How far is Jersey City, NJ from Fairview, NJ?

The driving distance from Jersey City, NJ to Fairview, NJ is about 8.5 miles (13.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 7.1 miles (11.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 29m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
8.51 mi
00h 14m
Flight
7.14 mi
11.49 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
7.14 mi
Kilometers
11.49 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
8.51 mi
Kilometers
13.7 km
Drive Time
00h 14m

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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 00h 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fairview
Wed, Apr 22, 10:59 PM EDT
Return by in Jersey City
Wed, Apr 22, 11:14 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jersey City
2026-04-22T22:44
Arrive Fairview
Wed, Apr 22, 10:59 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:15 AM to 7:15 PM EDT

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

Leave by
8:00 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
Weehawken
NJ

Township of New Jersey

From Jersey City
4.3 mi
00h 07m
To Fairview
4.3 mi
00h 07m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Wednesday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph SE
Destination
56°F
Wednesday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 15 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Jersey City and Fairview.

  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

    1901 ft · 51 sec · John F. Kennedy Boulevard

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Bergenline Avenue

    69 m · 5 sec · Bergenline Avenue

  13. 13

    Continue on Anderson Avenue

    1067 ft · 23 sec · Anderson Avenue

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Anderson Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
14 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
164.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Tonnelle Avenue
4.84 mi · 57%
John F. Kennedy Boulevard
0.94 mi · 11%
US 1-9 North
0.65 mi · 8%
Duncan Avenue
0.45 mi · 5%
76th Street
0.35 mi · 4%
Anderson Avenue
0.2 mi · 2%
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 14m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.4 mi
7.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Weehawken
00h 07m from Jersey City
Leave By
8:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Jersey City and Rain Showers Likely near Fairview.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Jersey City to Fairview?

The road trip is about 8.5 miles (13.7 km) and usually takes 00h 14m 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?

Weehawken is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.3 miles from Jersey City and 4.3 miles from Fairview.

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

The direct path is about 7.1 miles (11.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.4 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 8:00 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.23 one way or $2.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Jersey City and Rain Showers Likely near Fairview.

Stop Ideas Near Weehawken

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 Weehawken and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Parking Lot
Scenic stop 3.6 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 4.4 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 7.3 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 4.4 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 Weehawken.

RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

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

Pennsylvania Station

13 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

16 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Yonkers station

21 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Jersey City and Fairview. Straight-line distance: 7.14 mi (11.49 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
Fairview

#2 Fairview

City in Sanpete County, Utah, United States

Population14,451
Coordinates40.8126000, -73.9990300
Altitude72
CountryUnited States
Start: Jersey City (-74.07764, 40.72816)
End: Fairview (-73.99903, 40.8126)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 14 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.3 gal
1.14 L · about $1.23
Round trip
$2.45
0.6 gal · 2.28 L
Estimated CO2
2.7 kg one way
Round trip: 5.3 kg / 12 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $1.23 $2.45
Mid-grade $4.60 $1.38 $2.76
Premium $4.95 $1.49 $2.97
Diesel $5.98 $1.79 $3.59

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Jersey City and Fairview. The current time is 22:44:52.

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.