How far is Jersey City, NJ from Mine Hill, NJ?

The driving distance from Jersey City, NJ to Mine Hill, NJ is about 34.9 miles (56.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 28.9 miles (46.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 39m 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
34.87 mi
00h 49m
Flight
28.91 mi
46.52 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
28.91 mi
Kilometers
46.52 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
34.87 mi
Kilometers
56.12 km
Drive Time
00h 49m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mine Hill
Thu, Apr 23, 1:32 AM EDT
Return by in Jersey City
Thu, Apr 23, 2:22 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jersey City
2026-04-23T00:42
Arrive Mine Hill
Thu, Apr 23, 1:32 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:50 AM to 10:50 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:50 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
West Caldwell
NJ

Township of New Jersey

From Jersey City
17.4 mi
00h 24m
To Mine Hill
17.5 mi
00h 24m

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
70°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Jersey City and Mine Hill.

  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

    Continue on Raymond Boulevard

    2 mi · 3 min · Raymond Boulevard

  6. 6

    Continue on Raymond Boulevard

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Raymond Boulevard

  7. 7

    Continue on Lock Street

    1773 ft · 42 sec · Lock Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Nesbitt Street

    653 ft · 25 sec · Nesbitt Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Orange Street

    2392 ft · 57 sec · Orange Street

  10. 10

    Take the ramp left toward I 280 West: Garden State Parkway

    1574 ft · 31 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight right onto Essex Freeway

    12.5 mi · 16 min · Essex Freeway

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 280 West, I 80 West

    2420 ft · 32 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight right onto Christopher Columbus Highway

    8.3 mi · 10 min · Christopher Columbus Highway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 513: Hibernia, Rockaway

    1156 ft · 28 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on CR 513 South: Main Street, Rockaway

    54 m · 4 sec

  16. 16

    Turn slight right onto Green Pond Road

    1467 ft · 29 sec · Green Pond Road

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto Hibernia Avenue

    626 ft · 13 sec · Hibernia Avenue

  18. 18

    Continue on Halsey Avenue

    150 m · 8 sec · Halsey Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn slight right onto Church Street

    1736 ft · 30 sec · Church Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Wall Street

    106 m · 8 sec · Wall Street

  21. 21

    At the end of the road, turn right onto West Main Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · West Main Street

  22. 22

    Turn slight right onto Bloomfield Avenue

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Bloomfield Avenue

  23. 23

    Continue on W. Blackwell Street

    2315 ft · 43 sec · W. Blackwell Street

  24. 24

    Continue on Main Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Main Street

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Randolph Avenue

    1597 ft · 48 sec · Randolph Avenue

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Clover Place

    45 m · 7 sec · Clover Place

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Clover Place

Car Route Details

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

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
27 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
77.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Essex Freeway
12.5 mi · 36%
Christopher Columbus Highway
8.28 mi · 24%
Raymond Boulevard
3.34 mi · 10%
Bloomfield Avenue
2.23 mi · 6%
US 1 South
1.92 mi · 6%
West Main Street
1.38 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Essex Freeway

Merge slight right onto Essex Freeway

12.5 mi · 00h 16m

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
00h 49m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6 mi
28.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
West Caldwell
00h 24m from Jersey City
Leave By
4:50 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Jersey City and Sunny near Mine Hill.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Jersey City to Mine Hill?

The road trip is about 34.9 miles (56.1 km) and usually takes 00h 49m 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?

West Caldwell is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.4 miles from Jersey City and 17.5 miles from Mine Hill.

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

The direct path is about 28.9 miles (46.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 6 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 4:50 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.03 one way or $10.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near West Caldwell

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

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

RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

17 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

18 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

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

Metropark station

30 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Jersey City and Mine Hill. Straight-line distance: 28.91 mi (46.52 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
Mine Hill

#2 Mine Hill

Township of New Jersey

Population3,473
Coordinates40.8778800, -74.5937700
Altitude250
CountryUnited States
Start: Jersey City (-74.07764, 40.72816)
End: Mine Hill (-74.59377, 40.87788)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 56 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.23 gal
4.66 L · about $5.03
Round trip
$10.05
2.46 gal · 9.32 L
Estimated CO2
10.9 kg one way
Round trip: 21.9 kg / 48 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $5.03 $10.05
Mid-grade $4.60 $5.66 $11.31
Premium $4.95 $6.09 $12.19
Diesel $5.98 $7.36 $14.71

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 Mine Hill. The current time is 00:42:52.

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.