How far is Jersey City, NJ from Finderne, NJ?
The driving distance from Jersey City, NJ to Finderne, NJ is about 35 miles (56.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 51m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 28.6 miles (46 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 42m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 51m.
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.
City in Union County, New Jersey, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Jersey City and Finderne.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jersey City and Finderne.
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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
1.9 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 78 West: Port Newark, Newark Airport North Area, Air Cargo
105 m · 9 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Frontage Road
991 ft · 28 sec
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Turn left onto Frontage Road
24 m · 4 sec · Frontage Road
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Take the ramp left toward I 78, NJTP: Economy Parking
562 ft · 14 sec
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Merge slight left onto Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
8.7 mi · 10 min · Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 78 West: Clinton
885 ft · 12 sec
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Merge slight left onto Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
8.1 mi · 9 min · Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 531: The Plainfields, Gillette, Watchung
1007 ft · 25 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on CR 531 South: The Plainfields, Watchung
38 m · 3 sec
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Turn left onto Hillcrest Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Hillcrest Road
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Turn right onto Valley Road
785 ft · 18 sec · Valley Road
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Keep slight left
86 m · 6 sec
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Turn slight right onto Somerset Street
1 mi · 3 min · Somerset Street
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Take the ramp slight right
31 m · 6 sec
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Turn right
8.4 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Foothill Road, Finderne Avenue, Manville
134 m · 14 sec
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Turn slight right
45 m · 5 sec
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Turn slight right onto Foothill Road
2218 ft · 1 min · Foothill Road
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Turn right onto Finderne Avenue
1.3 km · 2 min · Finderne Avenue
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Turn left onto East Main Street
65 m · 6 sec · East Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Jersey City and Finderne.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
Merge slight left onto Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
8.73 mi · 00h 10m
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.
Heavy Rain leaving Jersey City and Rain near Finderne.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Jersey City to Finderne?
The road trip is about 35 miles (56.4 km) and usually takes 00h 51m 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?
Summit is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.5 miles from Jersey City and 17.6 miles from Finderne.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 28.6 miles (46 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:48 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.08 one way or $10.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Heavy Rain around Jersey City and Rain near Finderne.
Stop Ideas Near Summit
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
West Orange Town Hall
City of Elizabeth
Bloomfield Municipal Building
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Summit.
Newark Liberty International Airport
Pennsylvania Station
Metropark station
New Brunswick station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Jersey City and Finderne. Straight-line distance: 28.58 mi (46 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 Finderne
Finderne is a place in New Jersey, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.5631600, -74.5776600 |
| Altitude | 27 |
| Country | United States |
End: Finderne (-74.57766, 40.56316)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 56 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 26m |
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 | $4.10 | $5.08 | $10.16 |
| Mid-grade | $4.72 | $5.86 | $11.71 |
| Premium | $5.04 | $6.25 | $12.50 |
| Diesel | $6.33 | $7.85 | $15.71 |
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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