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

The driving distance from Jersey City, NJ to Farmingdale, NJ is about 50.8 miles (81.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 37 miles (59.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 23m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
50.78 mi
01h 11m
Flight
37.05 mi
59.62 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
37.05 mi
Kilometers
59.62 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
50.78 mi
Kilometers
81.72 km
Drive Time
01h 11m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Farmingdale
Sat, Jul 18, 1:21 AM EDT
Return by in Jersey City
Sat, Jul 18, 2:33 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jersey City
2026-07-18T00:09
Arrive Farmingdale
Sat, Jul 18, 1:21 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:12 AM to 11:12 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:06 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Jersey City
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
South Amboy
NJ

City in New Jersey

From Jersey City
25.4 mi
00h 35m
To Farmingdale
25.4 mi
00h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Saturday

Smoke

Starts
Sat, Jul 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph S
Destination
83°F
Saturday

Areas Of Smoke

Starts
Sat, Jul 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Olean Avenue

    96 m · 16 sec · Olean Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Duncan Avenue

    2210 ft · 53 sec · Duncan Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left

    2093 ft · 45 sec

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward US 1 South, US 9 South: Newark Airport, Port Newark Elizabeth Seaport

    1.9 mi · 3 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit straight toward US 1 Truck South, US 9 Truck South: Port Newark, Newark Airport

    1.1 km · 1 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    2.1 mi · 3 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 78 East, I 95, NJTP: New Jersey Turnpike Toll

    3059 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight right onto I 95/NJTP North Tolls

    14 m · 1 sec · I 95/NJTP North Tolls

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 95/NJTP North Tolls

    589 ft · 7 sec · I 95/NJTP North Tolls

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 95 South, NJTP South: Trenton

    3023 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    3183 ft · 49 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike

    11.9 mi · 15 min · New Jersey Turnpike

  13. 13

    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

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on GSP South, US 9, NJ 440: Garden State Parkway, Woodbridge, Perth Amboy

    1372 ft · 33 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on GSP Southbound entrance

    2594 ft · 1 min · GSP Southbound entrance

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

    3 mi · 4 min · Garden State Parkway

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on Garden State Parkway

    1.2 km · 49 sec · Garden State Parkway

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on Garden State Parkway

    2254 ft · 30 sec · Garden State Parkway

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward US 9 South: Sayreville, Old Bridge

    1910 ft · 47 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto US Highway 9

    7 mi · 10 min · US Highway 9

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight left toward NJ 18 South: Asbury Park, Shore Points

    2360 ft · 51 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left

    10.8 mi · 12 min

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 34 South: Point Pleasant

    1568 ft · 1 min

  24. 24

    Turn straight

    3.1 mi · 5 min

  25. 25

    Take the ramp straight

    1258 ft · 35 sec

  26. 26

    Take the exit left

    37 m · 9 sec

  27. 27

    Turn left

    734 ft · 13 sec

  28. 28

    Take the exit slight left

    63 m · 6 sec

  29. 29

    Merge slight right

    127 m · 7 sec

  30. 30

    Turn right onto Tinton Falls Road

    3146 ft · 1 min · Tinton Falls Road

  31. 31

    Continue on Asbury Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Asbury Road

  32. 32

    Continue on Asbury Avenue

    1649 ft · 41 sec · Asbury Avenue

  33. 33

    Turn left onto Main Street

    43 m · 2 sec · Main Street

  34. 34

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
34 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
17
7 merges, 10 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
66.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New Jersey Turnpike
11.9 mi · 23%
NJ 18 South
11.3 mi · 22%
US Highway 9
6.97 mi · 14%
Garden State Parkway
4.18 mi · 8%
US 1 Truck South
2.79 mi · 6%
US 1 South
1.92 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

New Jersey Turnpike

Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike

11.9 mi · 00h 15m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 11m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.8 mi
37 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
South Amboy
00h 35m from Jersey City
Leave By
4:06 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Smoke leaving Jersey City and Areas Of Smoke near Farmingdale.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 50.8 miles (81.7 km) and usually takes 01h 11m 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?

South Amboy is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.4 miles from Jersey City and 25.4 miles from Farmingdale.

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

The direct path is about 37 miles (59.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.8 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 4:06 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.31 one way or $14.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Smoke around Jersey City and Areas Of Smoke near Farmingdale.

Stop Ideas Near South Amboy

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around South Amboy, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to South Amboy.

RAIL

Metropark station

10 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

New Brunswick station

13 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

27 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

30 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Jersey City and Farmingdale. Straight-line distance: 37.05 mi (59.62 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
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#2 Farmingdale

Farmingdale is a place in New Jersey, United States.

Population0
Coordinates40.1965000, -74.1684800
Altitude24
CountryUnited States
Start: Jersey City (-74.07764, 40.72816)
End: Farmingdale (-74.16848, 40.1965)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 82 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.79 gal
6.78 L · about $7.31
Round trip
$14.63
3.58 gal · 13.56 L
Estimated CO2
15.9 kg one way
Round trip: 31.8 kg / 70 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $7.31 $14.63
Mid-grade $4.60 $8.23 $16.46
Premium $4.95 $8.87 $17.74
Diesel $5.98 $10.70 $21.41

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 · Jul 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Jersey City and Farmingdale. The current time is 00:09:54.

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.