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

The driving distance from Jersey City, NJ to Greentree, NJ is about 80.3 miles (129.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 73.8 miles (118.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 21m 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
80.26 mi
01h 40m
Flight
73.74 mi
118.67 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
73.74 mi
Kilometers
118.67 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
80.26 mi
Kilometers
129.16 km
Drive Time
01h 40m

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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 01h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Greentree
Sat, May 2, 10:08 PM EDT
Return by in Jersey City
Sat, May 2, 11:48 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jersey City
2026-05-02T20:27
Arrive Greentree
Sat, May 2, 10:08 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:41 AM to 11:41 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:08 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
Cranbury
NJ

Township of New Jersey

From Jersey City
40.1 mi
00h 50m
To Greentree
40.1 mi
00h 50m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Saturday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 8 mph SW
Destination
62°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Cloudy

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    52.2 mi · 1 hr 1 min · New Jersey Turnpike

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on New Jersey Turnpike

    16.8 mi · 19 min · New Jersey Turnpike

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 73: Mount Laurel, Camden

    2533 ft · 56 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on NJ 73 North: Camden

    1017 ft · 25 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    156 m · 17 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Fellowship Road

    1956 ft · 53 sec · Fellowship Road

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Church Road

    1099 ft · 22 sec · Church Road

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Springdale Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Springdale Road

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Marlton Pike

    1.1 km · 55 sec · Marlton Pike

  21. 21

    Turn right

    147 m · 35 sec

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New Jersey Turnpike
69 mi · 86%
US 1 Truck South
2.79 mi · 3%
US 1 South
1.92 mi · 2%
Springdale Road
1.66 mi · 2%
I 95 South
1.18 mi · 1%
Marlton Pike
0.69 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

New Jersey Turnpike

Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike

52.2 mi · 01h 01m

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 40m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.5 mi
73.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cranbury
00h 50m from Jersey City
Leave By
3:08 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Jersey City and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Cloudy near Greentree.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 80.3 miles (129.2 km) and usually takes 01h 40m 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?

Cranbury is a useful midpoint, sitting about 40.1 miles from Jersey City and 40.1 miles from Greentree.

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

The direct path is about 73.8 miles (118.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.5 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 3:08 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.56 one way or $23.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Jersey City and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Cloudy near Greentree.

Stop Ideas Near Cranbury

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Cranbury, 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 Cranbury.

RAIL

Princeton Junction station

9 mi away
2 Wallace Road
RAIL

New Brunswick station

21 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Trenton Transit Center

23 mi away
72 South Clinton Avenue
RAIL

Metropark station

32 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Jersey City and Greentree. Straight-line distance: 73.74 mi (118.67 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
Greentree

#2 Greentree

Census designated place

Population11,367
Coordinates39.8970600, -74.9557200
Altitude31
CountryUnited States
Start: Jersey City (-74.07764, 40.72816)
End: Greentree (-74.95572, 39.89706)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 129 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 00m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.83 gal
10.72 L · about $11.56
Round trip
$23.13
5.66 gal · 21.44 L
Estimated CO2
25.2 kg one way
Round trip: 50.3 kg / 111 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $11.56 $23.13
Mid-grade $4.60 $13.02 $26.03
Premium $4.95 $14.02 $28.04
Diesel $5.98 $16.92 $33.85

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 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Jersey City and Greentree. The current time is 20:27:29.

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.