How far is Jersey City, NJ from Lake Hiawatha, NJ?
The driving distance from Jersey City, NJ to Lake Hiawatha, NJ is about 22.9 miles (36.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 19.1 miles (30.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 11m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 35m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township in Essex 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 Lake Hiawatha.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jersey City and Lake Hiawatha.
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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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Continue on Raymond Boulevard
2 mi · 3 min · Raymond Boulevard
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Continue on Raymond Boulevard
1.3 mi · 2 min · Raymond Boulevard
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Continue on Lock Street
1773 ft · 42 sec · Lock Street
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Continue on Nesbitt Street
653 ft · 25 sec · Nesbitt Street
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Turn left onto Orange Street
2392 ft · 57 sec · Orange Street
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Take the ramp left toward I 280 West: Garden State Parkway
1574 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight right onto Essex Freeway
11.4 mi · 14 min · Essex Freeway
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Take the exit right toward Edwards Road, New Road
842 ft · 21 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on New Road
112 m · 10 sec
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Turn straight onto New Road
2864 ft · 1 min · New Road
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Continue on New Road
545 ft · 13 sec · New Road
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Turn left
1.9 mi · 2 min
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Turn right onto North Beverwyck Road
1.4 mi · 3 min · North Beverwyck Road
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Turn right onto Chesapeake Avenue
63 m · 9 sec · Chesapeake Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Chesapeake Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Jersey City and Lake Hiawatha.
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.
Essex Freeway
Merge slight right onto Essex Freeway
11.4 mi · 00h 14m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Heavy Rain leaving Jersey City and Rain near Lake Hiawatha.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Jersey City to Lake Hiawatha?
The road trip is about 22.9 miles (36.9 km) and usually takes 00h 35m 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?
West Orange is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.4 miles from Jersey City and 11.5 miles from Lake Hiawatha.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 19.1 miles (30.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.8 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:18 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.32 one way or $6.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Heavy Rain around Jersey City and Rain near Lake Hiawatha.
Stop Ideas Near West Orange
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to West Orange.
Pennsylvania Station
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Metropark station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Jersey City and Lake Hiawatha. Straight-line distance: 19.14 mi (30.81 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 Lake Hiawatha
Lake Hiawatha is a place in New Jersey, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.8826000, -74.3815400 |
| Altitude | 77 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lake Hiawatha (-74.38154, 40.8826)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 37 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 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 17m |
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 | $3.32 | $6.64 |
| Mid-grade | $4.72 | $3.83 | $7.65 |
| Premium | $5.04 | $4.08 | $8.16 |
| Diesel | $6.33 | $5.13 | $10.26 |
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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