How far is Jersey City, NJ from High Bridge, NJ?
The driving distance from Jersey City, NJ to High Bridge, NJ is about 49.3 miles (79.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 02m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 43.1 miles (69.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 04m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 02m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Borough in Somerset 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 High Bridge.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jersey City and High Bridge.
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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
31.2 mi · 36 min · Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward NJ 31: Clinton, Flemington, Washington
1963 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left
1.9 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right
567 ft · 16 sec
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Continue on West Main Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · West Main Street
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Turn right onto Bridge Street
102 m · 6 sec · Bridge Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Bridge Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Jersey City and High Bridge.
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
31.2 mi · 00h 36m
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.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Jersey City and Rain Showers Likely near High Bridge.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Jersey City to High Bridge?
The road trip is about 49.3 miles (79.4 km) and usually takes 01h 02m 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?
Watchung is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.6 miles from Jersey City and 24.7 miles from High Bridge.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 43.1 miles (69.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.2 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 4:26 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.11 one way or $14.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Jersey City and Rain Showers Likely near High Bridge.
Stop Ideas Near Watchung
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Watchung.
Metropark station
New Brunswick station
Newark Liberty International Airport
Pennsylvania Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Jersey City and High Bridge. Straight-line distance: 43.06 mi (69.3 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 High Bridge
Borough of New Jersey
| Population | 3,388 |
| Coordinates | 40.6670500, -74.8957200 |
| Altitude | 99 |
| Country | United States |
End: High Bridge (-74.89572, 40.66705)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 79 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 36m |
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 | $4.09 | $7.11 | $14.22 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $8.00 | $16.00 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $8.62 | $17.24 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $10.41 | $20.81 |
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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