How far is Jersey City, NJ from Long Valley, NJ?
The driving distance from Jersey City, NJ to Long Valley, NJ is about 43.4 miles (69.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 03m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 37 miles (59.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 07m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 03m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Borough in Morris County, New Jersey
Route Weather Snapshot
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Rain Showers Likely
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Jersey City and Long Valley.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jersey City and Long Valley.
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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 right to continue on NJ 24 West: Springfield, Morristown
1798 ft · 34 sec
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Continue straight
7.4 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 510: Florham Park, Morristown
1349 ft · 18 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on CR 510 West: Morristown
1458 ft · 19 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on CR 510 West: Morristown
1611 ft · 1 min
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Turn straight onto Columbia Turnpike
3012 ft · 55 sec · Columbia Turnpike
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Continue on Columbia Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Columbia Road
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Turn left onto Lafayette Avenue
1.1 mi · 2 min · Lafayette Avenue
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Turn right onto Morris Street
673 ft · 19 sec · Morris Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Morris Street
56 m · 3 sec · Morris Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Morris Street
535 ft · 11 sec · Morris Street
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Turn slight right onto East Park Place
69 m · 4 sec · East Park Place
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Keep slight left to continue on East Park Place
148 m · 11 sec · East Park Place
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Continue on North Park Place
36 m · 6 sec · North Park Place
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Turn right onto Washington Street
1.1 km · 2 min · Washington Street
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Continue on Mendham Avenue (Old Rt. 24)
1737 ft · 29 sec · Mendham Avenue (Old Rt. 24)
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Continue on Washington-Mendham Road E. (Old Rt. 24)
1.6 mi · 2 min · Washington-Mendham Road E. (Old Rt. 24)
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Continue on Mendham Road East
3.2 mi · 5 min · Mendham Road East
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Continue on Mendham Road (Old Rt. 24)
2.3 mi · 3 min · Mendham Road (Old Rt. 24)
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Continue on Washington Turnpike (Old Rt. 24)
1.2 km · 1 min · Washington Turnpike (Old Rt. 24)
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Continue on Main Street
2.7 mi · 4 min · Main Street
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Continue on Main Street
1.6 km · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue on West Main Street
3111 ft · 55 sec · West Main Street
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Continue on Washington Turnpike
1.2 km · 1 min · Washington Turnpike
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Continue on Old Route 24
1 km · 56 sec · Old Route 24
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Continue on East Mill Road
2.5 mi · 4 min · East Mill Road
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Turn right onto Schooley's Mountain Road
156 m · 12 sec · Schooley's Mountain Road
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Turn right onto Fairview Avenue
20 m · 3 sec · Fairview Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Fairview Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Jersey City and Long Valley.
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.
Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
Merge slight left onto Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
8.73 mi · 00h 10m
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 Chance Rain Showers near Long Valley.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Jersey City to Long Valley?
The road trip is about 43.4 miles (69.8 km) and usually takes 01h 03m 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?
Florham Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.6 miles from Jersey City and 21.7 miles from Long Valley.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 37 miles (59.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.4 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 4:22 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.25 one way or $12.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Jersey City and Chance Rain Showers near Long Valley.
Stop Ideas Near Florham Park
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 Florham Park.
Newark Liberty International Airport
Pennsylvania Station
Metropark station
New Brunswick station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Jersey City and Long Valley. Straight-line distance: 36.98 mi (59.52 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 Long Valley
Census-designated place in Washington Township, Morris County, New Jersey
| Population | 1,879 |
| Coordinates | 40.7859300, -74.7801600 |
| Altitude | 164 |
| Country | United States |
End: Long Valley (-74.78016, 40.78593)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 70 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 32m |
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 | $6.25 | $12.50 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $7.04 | $14.07 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $7.58 | $15.16 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $9.15 | $18.30 |
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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