How far is Jersey City, NJ from Cedar Grove, NJ?
The driving distance from Jersey City, NJ to Cedar Grove, NJ is about 136.8 miles (220.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 114.1 miles (183.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 36m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 48m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census designated place in Berkeley Township, New Jersey, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Jersey City and Cedar Grove.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jersey City and Cedar Grove.
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Start on Olean Avenue
96 m · 16 sec · Olean Avenue
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Turn right onto Duncan Avenue
2210 ft · 53 sec · Duncan Avenue
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Turn left
2093 ft · 45 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward US 1 South, US 9 South: Newark Airport, Port Newark Elizabeth Seaport
1.9 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit straight toward US 1 Truck South, US 9 Truck South: Port Newark, Newark Airport
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
2.1 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 78 East, I 95, NJTP: New Jersey Turnpike Toll
3059 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight right onto I 95/NJTP North Tolls
14 m · 1 sec · I 95/NJTP North Tolls
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Keep slight right to continue on I 95/NJTP North Tolls
589 ft · 7 sec · I 95/NJTP North Tolls
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Keep slight right to continue on I 95 South, NJTP South: Trenton
3023 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left
3183 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike
11.9 mi · 15 min · New Jersey Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward GSP, US 9: Garden State Parkway, Woodbridge
1.4 mi · 3 min · Exit to GSP and US Route 9
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Keep slight left to continue on GSP South, US 9, NJ 440: Garden State Parkway, Woodbridge, Perth Amboy
1372 ft · 33 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on GSP Southbound entrance
2594 ft · 1 min · GSP Southbound entrance
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Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway
3 mi · 4 min · Garden State Parkway
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Keep slight left to continue on Garden State Parkway
1.2 km · 49 sec · Garden State Parkway
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Keep slight right to continue on Garden State Parkway
107.7 mi · 2 hr 5 min · Garden State Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward Sea Isle City, Dennis Township
1212 ft · 30 sec · GSP SB Exit 17
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Keep slight left
64 m · 10 sec
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Turn left onto Sea Isle Boulevard
1568 ft · 35 sec · Sea Isle Boulevard
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Turn left onto Shore Road
2.3 mi · 4 min · Shore Road
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Turn right onto Trooper Bertram T. Zimmerman III Memorial Highway
1026 ft · 18 sec · Trooper Bertram T. Zimmerman III Memorial Highway
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Turn slight right onto Kings Highway
1.1 km · 2 min · Kings Highway
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Kings Highway
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Jersey City and Cedar Grove.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Garden State Parkway
Keep slight right to continue on Garden State Parkway
108 mi · 02h 05m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Partly Sunny leaving Jersey City and Mostly Cloudy near Cedar Grove.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Jersey City to Cedar Grove?
The road trip is about 136.8 miles (220.1 km) and usually takes 02h 48m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Silver Ridge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 68.4 miles from Jersey City and 68.4 miles from Cedar Grove.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 114.1 miles (183.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.7 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:54 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.69 one way or $39.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Jersey City and Mostly Cloudy near Cedar Grove.
Stop Ideas Near Silver Ridge
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Silver Ridge.
Princeton Junction station
Trenton Transit Center
Egg Harbor City, New Jersey
Atco, New Jersey
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Jersey City and Cedar Grove. Straight-line distance: 114.16 mi (183.72 km).
#1 Jersey City
The second most populous city in New Jersey and the center of the Jersey City metropolitan area.
| Population | 262,075 |
| Coordinates | 40.7281600, -74.0776400 |
| Altitude | 9 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Cedar Grove
Township in Essex County, New Jersey
| Population | 12,796 |
| Coordinates | 39.1626100, -74.7665500 |
| Altitude | 7 |
| Country | United States |
End: Cedar Grove (-74.76655, 39.16261)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 220 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 44m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 57m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 42m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.09 | $19.69 | $39.39 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $22.17 | $44.33 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $23.88 | $47.76 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $28.82 | $57.65 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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