How far is Jersey City, NJ from Elmwood Park, NJ?
The driving distance from Jersey City, NJ to Elmwood Park, NJ is about 17.5 miles (28.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 12.4 miles (19.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 49m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 24m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Borough in New Jersey, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Rain Showers Likely
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Jersey City and Elmwood Park.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jersey City and Elmwood Park.
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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 · 51 sec · Duncan Avenue
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Turn right
1.4 km · 2 min
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Take the exit straight
52 m · 5 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on NJ 139 East, US 1 North, US 9 North: Hoboken, Holland Tunnel, Secaucus, Lincoln Tunnel
572 ft · 18 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 1-9 North: Secaucus, Lincoln Tunnel
1 km · 56 sec
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Merge slight left onto Tonnelle Avenue
2.3 mi · 3 min · Tonnelle Avenue
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Turn straight
5.7 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NJ 21: Paterson, Newark
2212 ft · 54 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on NJ 21 North, NJ 21 South
590 ft · 14 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on NJ 21 North: Paterson
2119 ft · 52 sec
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Merge slight left
4.7 mi · 5 min
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Merge slight right
1233 ft · 15 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 46 East: Elmwood Park
1704 ft · 21 sec
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Take the exit right toward CR 507 North: River Drive, Ridgewood
157 m · 13 sec
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Turn straight onto River Drive
2977 ft · 1 min · River Drive
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Turn right onto Market Street
763 ft · 16 sec · Market Street
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Turn slight left onto Van Riper Avenue
556 ft · 17 sec · Van Riper Avenue
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Turn left onto South Center Street
697 ft · 32 sec · South Center Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Linden Avenue
1028 ft · 45 sec · Linden Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Linden Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Jersey City and Elmwood Park.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Longest stretch
Turn straight
5.65 mi · 00h 07m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Jersey City and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Elmwood Park.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Jersey City to Elmwood Park?
The road trip is about 17.5 miles (28.1 km) and usually takes 00h 24m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Rutherford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.8 miles from Jersey City and 8.8 miles from Elmwood Park.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 12.4 miles (19.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.1 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:40 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.53 one way or $5.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Jersey City and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Elmwood Park.
Stop Ideas Near Rutherford
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Rutherford.
Pennsylvania Station
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Newark Liberty International Airport
Yonkers station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Jersey City and Elmwood Park. Straight-line distance: 12.33 mi (19.85 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 Elmwood Park
Borough in Bergen County, New Jersey
| Population | 19,863 |
| Coordinates | 40.9039900, -74.1184800 |
| Altitude | 14 |
| Country | United States |
End: Elmwood Park (-74.11848, 40.90399)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 28 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 13m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.09 | $2.53 | $5.07 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $2.85 | $5.70 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $3.07 | $6.14 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $3.71 | $7.42 |
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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