How far is Jersey City, NJ from Englewood Cliffs, NJ?

The driving distance from Jersey City, NJ to Englewood Cliffs, NJ is about 14.9 miles (23.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 12.7 miles (20.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 52m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
14.88 mi
00h 26m
Flight
12.69 mi
20.42 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
12.69 mi
Kilometers
20.42 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
14.88 mi
Kilometers
23.95 km
Drive Time
00h 26m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Englewood Cliffs
Sun, May 31, 4:20 AM EDT
Return by in Jersey City
Sun, May 31, 4:46 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jersey City
2026-05-31T03:54
Arrive Englewood Cliffs
Sun, May 31, 4:20 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:26 AM to 7:26 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:38 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Jersey City
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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.

Mid-route stop
North Bergen
NJ

Township in Hudson County, New Jersey

From Jersey City
7.5 mi
00h 13m
To Englewood Cliffs
7.5 mi
00h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
51°F
Overnight

Clear

Starts
Sun, May 31 12:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph N
Destination
72°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Jersey City and Englewood Cliffs.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Jersey City and Englewood Cliffs.

  1. 1

    Start on Olean Avenue

    96 m · 16 sec · Olean Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Duncan Avenue

    2210 ft · 51 sec · Duncan Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right

    1.4 km · 2 min

  4. 4

    Take the exit straight

    52 m · 5 sec

  5. 5

    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

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on US 1-9 North: Secaucus, Lincoln Tunnel

    1 km · 56 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Tonnelle Avenue

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Tonnelle Avenue

  8. 8

    Continue on Tonnelle Avenue

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Tonnelle Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn right onto 76th Street

    1825 ft · 59 sec · 76th Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto John F. Kennedy Boulevard

    3087 ft · 1 min · John F. Kennedy Boulevard

  11. 11

    Continue on John F. Kennedy Boulevard

    694 ft · 16 sec · John F. Kennedy Boulevard

  12. 12

    Turn slight left onto Bergen Boulevard

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Bergen Boulevard

  13. 13

    Turn slight right

    111 m · 15 sec

  14. 14

    Continue on Bergen Boulevard

    151 m · 14 sec · Bergen Boulevard

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Columbia Avenue

    3042 ft · 56 sec · Columbia Avenue

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Central Boulevard

    803 ft · 16 sec · Central Boulevard

  17. 17

    Continue on Central Boulevard

    548 ft · 12 sec · Central Boulevard

  18. 18

    Turn slight left onto Palisade Avenue

    1 km · 60 sec · Palisade Avenue

  19. 19

    Continue on Lemoine Avenue

    1459 ft · 28 sec · Lemoine Avenue

  20. 20

    Continue on Schlosser Street

    893 ft · 17 sec · Schlosser Street

  21. 21

    Turn straight onto Lemoine Avenue

    550 ft · 9 sec · Lemoine Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn right

    68 m · 8 sec

  23. 23

    Continue on Bruce Reynolds Boulevard

    1113 ft · 32 sec · Bruce Reynolds Boulevard

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Hudson Terrace

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Hudson Terrace

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Sherwood Avenue

    131 m · 19 sec · Sherwood Avenue

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Sylvan Avenue

    2739 ft · 57 sec · Sylvan Avenue

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Demarest Avenue

    1247 ft · 1 min · Demarest Avenue

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Raymond Street

    33 m · 5 sec · Raymond Street

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Raymond Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Jersey City and Englewood Cliffs.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
29 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
194.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Tonnelle Avenue
4.84 mi · 33%
Bergen Boulevard
1.84 mi · 12%
Hudson Terrace
1.81 mi · 12%
John F. Kennedy Boulevard
0.72 mi · 5%
US 1-9 North
0.65 mi · 4%
Palisade Avenue
0.63 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Tonnelle Avenue

Continue on Tonnelle Avenue

2.56 mi · 00h 04m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 26m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.2 mi
12.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
North Bergen
00h 13m from Jersey City
Leave By
7:38 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Clear leaving Jersey City and Mostly Sunny near Englewood Cliffs.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Jersey City to Englewood Cliffs?

The road trip is about 14.9 miles (23.9 km) and usually takes 00h 26m 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?

North Bergen is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.5 miles from Jersey City and 7.5 miles from Englewood Cliffs.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 12.7 miles (20.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.2 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 7:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.17 one way or $4.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Clear around Jersey City and Mostly Sunny near Englewood Cliffs.

Stop Ideas Near North Bergen

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around North Bergen and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Parking Lot
Scenic stop 6.2 mi away

City Hall Parking Lot

Jersey City , NJ
280 Grove St, Jersey City, NJ 07302
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews Parking lot
#Artlook New York City Hall Wedding Photographer
Practical stop 6.1 mi away

#Artlook New York City Hall Wedding Photographer

New York , NY
141 Worth St, New York, NY 10013
Rating 5.0/5 13 reviews Photographer,Photography service,Photography studio,Wedding photographer
City Hall Personnel Office
Meeting point 9.8 mi away

City Hall Personnel Office

Newark , NJ
920 Broad St, Newark, NJ 07102
Rating 5.0/5 5 reviews City government office
Diamond City Hall Photography
Nearby stop 6.1 mi away

Diamond City Hall Photography

New York , NY
141 Worth St, New York, NY 10013
Rating 5.0/5 53 reviews Wedding photographer

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to North Bergen.

RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

6 mi away
8th Ave 31st Street / 8th Ave 33rd Street
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

15 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

Yonkers station

17 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

19 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Jersey City and Englewood Cliffs. Straight-line distance: 12.69 mi (20.42 km).

Jersey City

#1 Jersey City

The second most populous city in New Jersey and the center of the Jersey City metropolitan area.

Population262,075
Coordinates40.7281600, -74.0776400
Altitude9
CountryUnited States
Englewood Cliffs

#2 Englewood Cliffs

Borough in Bergen County, New Jersey, United States

Population5,320
Coordinates40.8853800, -73.9523600
Altitude115
CountryUnited States
Start: Jersey City (-74.07764, 40.72816)
End: Englewood Cliffs (-73.95236, 40.88538)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 24 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.53 gal
1.99 L · about $2.17
Round trip
$4.33
1.06 gal · 3.98 L
Estimated CO2
4.7 kg one way
Round trip: 9.4 kg / 21 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $2.17 $4.33
Mid-grade $4.60 $2.44 $4.87
Premium $4.95 $2.63 $5.25
Diesel $5.98 $3.17 $6.34

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in New Jersey · May 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Jersey City and Englewood Cliffs. The current time is 03:54:44.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.