How far is Jersey City, NJ from Mount Laurel, NJ?
The driving distance from Jersey City, NJ to Mount Laurel, NJ is about 77.4 miles (124.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 69.6 miles (112 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 16m 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 38m.
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.
Town
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Patchy Fog then Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Jersey City and Mount Laurel.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jersey City and Mount Laurel.
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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
2.1 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 78 East, I 95, NJTP: New Jersey Turnpike Toll
3059 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight right onto I 95/NJTP North Tolls
14 m · 1 sec · I 95/NJTP North Tolls
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Keep slight right to continue on I 95/NJTP North Tolls
589 ft · 7 sec · I 95/NJTP North Tolls
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Keep slight right to continue on I 95 South, NJTP South: Trenton
3023 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left
3183 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike
52.2 mi · 1 hr 1 min · New Jersey Turnpike
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Keep slight left to continue on New Jersey Turnpike
7.3 mi · 8 min · New Jersey Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward Burlington, Mount Holly
3156 ft · 1 min
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Continue on NJ Turnpike Exit 5
536 ft · 17 sec · NJ Turnpike Exit 5
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Turn right onto Burlington-Mount Holly Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · Burlington-Mount Holly Road
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Turn right onto Mount Holly Bypass
2 mi · 3 min · Mount Holly Bypass
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Turn right onto State Route 38
2.1 mi · 3 min · State Route 38
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Take the exit slight right
69 m · 6 sec
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Turn straight onto Creek Road
115 m · 13 sec · Creek Road
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Turn left onto Hainesport-Mount Laurel Road
3.7 mi · 6 min · Hainesport-Mount Laurel Road
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Turn left onto Mount Laurel Road
43 m · 3 sec · Mount Laurel Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Mount Laurel Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Jersey City and Mount Laurel.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
New Jersey Turnpike
Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike
52.2 mi · 01h 01m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Jersey City and Patchy Fog then Sunny near Mount Laurel.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Jersey City to Mount Laurel?
The road trip is about 77.4 miles (124.5 km) and usually takes 01h 38m 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?
Clearbrook Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 38.6 miles from Jersey City and 38.7 miles from Mount Laurel.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 69.6 miles (112 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:14 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.15 one way or $22.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Jersey City and Patchy Fog then Sunny near Mount Laurel.
Stop Ideas Near Clearbrook 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 Clearbrook Park.
Princeton Junction station
New Brunswick station
Trenton Transit Center
Metropark station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Jersey City and Mount Laurel. Straight-line distance: 69.61 mi (112.03 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 Mount Laurel
Township of New Jersey
| Population | 41,870 |
| Coordinates | 39.9340000, -74.8910000 |
| Altitude | 26 |
| Country | United States |
End: Mount Laurel (-74.891, 39.934)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 125 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 56m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 57m |
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 | $11.15 | $22.31 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $12.56 | $25.11 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $13.52 | $27.05 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $16.33 | $32.65 |
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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