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

The driving distance from Jersey City, NJ to Haledon, NJ is about 20.4 miles (32.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 15.4 miles (24.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 58m 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
20.42 mi
00h 29m
Flight
15.42 mi
24.82 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
15.42 mi
Kilometers
24.82 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
20.42 mi
Kilometers
32.87 km
Drive Time
00h 29m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Haledon
Thu, Apr 23, 5:25 AM EDT
Return by in Jersey City
Thu, Apr 23, 5:54 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jersey City
2026-04-23T04:56
Arrive Haledon
Thu, Apr 23, 5:25 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:29 AM to 7:29 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:32 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
Lyndhurst
NJ

Township of New Jersey

From Jersey City
10.2 mi
00h 14m
To Haledon
10.2 mi
00h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph NW
Destination
72°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    9.4 mi · 11 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward Broad Street, Bloomfield, Paterson

    151 m · 14 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    27 m · 9 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Allwood Road

    587 ft · 17 sec · Allwood Road

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Broad Street

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Broad Street

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    2.2 mi · 2 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 80 West: Grand Street, Del Water Gap

    96 m · 8 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on Grand Street

    783 ft · 23 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Grand Street

    941 ft · 27 sec · Grand Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Main Street

    2457 ft · 53 sec · Main Street

  18. 18

    Turn slight left onto West Broadway

    2728 ft · 52 sec · West Broadway

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Belmont Avenue

    1.6 km · 2 min · Belmont Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Tilt Street

    156 m · 28 sec · Tilt Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Van Dyke Avenue

    90 m · 13 sec · Van Dyke Avenue

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Van Dyke Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
107.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Broad Street
3.97 mi · 19%
Tonnelle Avenue
2.28 mi · 11%
Belmont Avenue
0.98 mi · 5%
US 1-9 North
0.65 mi · 3%
West Broadway
0.52 mi · 3%
Main Street
0.47 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn straight

9.42 mi · 00h 11m

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 29m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5 mi
15.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lyndhurst
00h 14m from Jersey City
Leave By
7:32 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Jersey City and Sunny near Haledon.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 20.4 miles (32.9 km) and usually takes 00h 29m 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?

Lyndhurst is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.2 miles from Jersey City and 10.2 miles from Haledon.

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

The direct path is about 15.4 miles (24.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:32 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.94 one way or $5.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Lyndhurst

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 Lyndhurst and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Parking Lot
Scenic stop 8.3 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 6.8 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 Lyndhurst.

RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

9 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

13 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

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

Yonkers station

23 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Jersey City and Haledon. Straight-line distance: 15.42 mi (24.82 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
Haledon

#2 Haledon

Town in Passaic County, New Jersey

Population8,261
Coordinates40.9356500, -74.1862600
Altitude51
CountryUnited States
Start: Jersey City (-74.07764, 40.72816)
End: Haledon (-74.18626, 40.93565)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 33 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.72 gal
2.73 L · about $2.94
Round trip
$5.88
1.44 gal · 5.46 L
Estimated CO2
6.4 kg one way
Round trip: 12.8 kg / 28 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $2.94 $5.88
Mid-grade $4.60 $3.31 $6.62
Premium $4.95 $3.57 $7.13
Diesel $5.98 $4.31 $8.61

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 Haledon. The current time is 04:56:35.

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.