How far is Jersey City, NJ from Glen Rock, NJ?

The driving distance from Jersey City, NJ to Glen Rock, NJ is about 22.6 miles (36.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 16.5 miles (26.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 05m 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
22.54 mi
00h 32m
Flight
16.47 mi
26.51 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
16.47 mi
Kilometers
26.51 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
22.54 mi
Kilometers
36.28 km
Drive Time
00h 32m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Glen Rock
Sat, May 30, 11:43 AM EDT
Return by in Jersey City
Sat, May 30, 12:15 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jersey City
2026-05-30T11:10
Arrive Glen Rock
Sat, May 30, 11:43 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:33 AM to 7:33 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:24 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Wood-Ridge
NJ

Borough in Bergen County, New Jersey

From Jersey City
11.2 mi
00h 16m
To Glen Rock
11.2 mi
00h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
14 to 20 mph N
Destination
68°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
14 to 20 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Jersey City and Glen Rock.

  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

    Turn straight

    4.3 mi · 6 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 17 North: Rutherford

    564 ft · 14 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on NJ 17 North: Rutherford

    1448 ft · 35 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    3.3 mi · 4 min

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    4.2 mi · 5 min

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    1 km · 50 sec

  14. 14

    Take the exit right toward GSP South: Garden State Plaza, Ikea Drive

    947 ft · 38 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left

    1042 ft · 29 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left

    74 m · 7 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left

    954 ft · 26 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight left

    74 m · 7 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    1 km · 55 sec

  20. 20

    Continue straight

    3.1 mi · 4 min

  21. 21

    Turn slight right onto Maple Avenue South, Hawthorne, Paterson

    46 m · 3 sec

  22. 22

    Continue on Harristown Road

    136 m · 18 sec · Harristown Road

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Maple Avenue

    2802 ft · 2 min · Maple Avenue

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Rodney Street

    1604 ft · 1 min · Rodney Street

  25. 25

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street

    47 m · 16 sec · Main Street

  26. 26

    Turn sharp left onto Rock Road

    8 m · 5 sec · Rock Road

  27. 27

    Turn right

    22 m · 5 sec

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
28 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
124.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
NJ 17 North
8.5 mi · 38%
GSP South
4.34 mi · 19%
Tonnelle Avenue
2.28 mi · 10%
US 1-9 North
0.65 mi · 3%
Maple Avenue
0.53 mi · 2%
Duncan Avenue
0.45 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn straight

4.29 mi · 00h 06m

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 32m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.1 mi
16.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wood-Ridge
00h 16m from Jersey City
Leave By
7:24 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Jersey City and Mostly Sunny near Glen Rock.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Jersey City to Glen Rock?

The road trip is about 22.6 miles (36.3 km) and usually takes 00h 32m 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?

Wood-Ridge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.2 miles from Jersey City and 11.2 miles from Glen Rock.

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

The direct path is about 16.5 miles (26.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.1 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 7:24 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.27 one way or $6.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Jersey City and Mostly Sunny near Glen Rock.

Stop Ideas Near Wood-Ridge

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 Wood-Ridge and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Parking Lot
Scenic stop 8.8 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 9.7 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 8.9 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 9.7 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 Wood-Ridge.

RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

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

Pennsylvania Station

14 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

18 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Yonkers station

19 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Jersey City and Glen Rock. Straight-line distance: 16.47 mi (26.51 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
Glen Rock

#2 Glen Rock

Borough in Bergen County, New Jersey

Population11,655
Coordinates40.9628800, -74.1329200
Altitude26
CountryUnited States
Start: Jersey City (-74.07764, 40.72816)
End: Glen Rock (-74.13292, 40.96288)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 36 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.8 gal
3.01 L · about $3.27
Round trip
$6.54
1.6 gal · 6.02 L
Estimated CO2
7.1 kg one way
Round trip: 14.2 kg / 31 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $3.27 $6.54
Mid-grade $4.60 $3.68 $7.36
Premium $4.95 $3.96 $7.93
Diesel $5.98 $4.78 $9.57

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Jersey City and Glen Rock. The current time is 11:10:09.

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.