How far is Jersey City, NJ from National Park, NJ?

The driving distance from Jersey City, NJ to National Park, NJ is about 92.4 miles (148.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 83.1 miles (133.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 50m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
92.42 mi
01h 55m
Flight
83.16 mi
133.84 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
83.16 mi
Kilometers
133.84 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
92.42 mi
Kilometers
148.73 km
Drive Time
01h 55m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in National Park
Tue, May 26, 4:42 AM EDT
Return by in Jersey City
Tue, May 26, 6:37 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jersey City
2026-05-26T02:47
Arrive National Park
Tue, May 26, 4:42 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:55 AM to 11:55 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:40 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
Hightstown
NJ

Borough in Mercer County, New Jersey

From Jersey City
46.2 mi
00h 57m
To National Park
46.2 mi
00h 57m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Tuesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 26 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 6 mph E
Destination
61°F
Overnight

Patchy Fog

Starts
Tue, May 26 1:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph N

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Jersey City and National Park.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Jersey City and National Park.

  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

    Take the exit straight toward US 1 Truck South, US 9 Truck South: Port Newark, Newark Airport

    1.1 km · 1 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    2.1 mi · 3 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 78 East, I 95, NJTP: New Jersey Turnpike Toll

    3059 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight right onto I 95/NJTP North Tolls

    14 m · 1 sec · I 95/NJTP North Tolls

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 95/NJTP North Tolls

    589 ft · 7 sec · I 95/NJTP North Tolls

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 95 South, NJTP South: Trenton

    3023 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    3183 ft · 49 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike

    52.2 mi · 1 hr 1 min · New Jersey Turnpike

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on New Jersey Turnpike

    25.3 mi · 29 min · New Jersey Turnpike

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 168: Camden, Atlantic City Expressway

    1963 ft · 41 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on NJ 168 North: Camden, Philadelphia

    927 ft · 24 sec

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto Black Horse Pike

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Black Horse Pike

  17. 17

    Turn left onto West Kings Highway

    1.6 mi · 3 min · West Kings Highway

  18. 18

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Crescent Boulevard

    1805 ft · 31 sec · Crescent Boulevard

  19. 19

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Crescent Boulevard

    66 m · 3 sec · Crescent Boulevard

  20. 20

    Exit the roundabout onto Crescent Boulevard

    39 m · 2 sec · Crescent Boulevard

  21. 21

    Turn straight onto Brooklawn Circle

    74 m · 10 sec · Brooklawn Circle

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Crescent Boulevard

    30 m · 1 sec · Crescent Boulevard

  23. 23

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward New Broadway

    88 m · 10 sec · New Broadway

  24. 24

    Exit the roundabout onto New Broadway

    753 ft · 10 sec · New Broadway

  25. 25

    Continue on Gateway Boulevard

    1397 ft · 21 sec · Gateway Boulevard

  26. 26

    Turn straight onto Crown Point Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Crown Point Road

  27. 27

    Take the exit straight toward US 130 South: Delaware Memorial Bridge, Delaware

    861 ft · 21 sec

  28. 28

    Keep slight right to continue on CR 642: National Park

    1531 ft · 37 sec

  29. 29

    Turn slight right onto Hessian Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Hessian Avenue

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Hessian Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Jersey City and National Park.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
30 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
3 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
32.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New Jersey Turnpike
77.5 mi · 84%
US 1 Truck South
2.79 mi · 3%
US 1 South
1.92 mi · 2%
West Kings Highway
1.65 mi · 2%
Crown Point Road
1.37 mi · 1%
Black Horse Pike
1.37 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
01h 55m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.3 mi
83.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hightstown
00h 57m from Jersey City
Leave By
2:40 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Jersey City and Patchy Fog near National Park.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Jersey City to National Park?

The road trip is about 92.4 miles (148.7 km) and usually takes 01h 55m 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?

Hightstown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 46.2 miles from Jersey City and 46.2 miles from National Park.

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

The direct path is about 83.1 miles (133.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.3 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 2:40 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.32 one way or $26.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Jersey City and Patchy Fog near National Park.

Stop Ideas Near Hightstown

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Hightstown and the surrounding midpoint area.
Old City Hall
Scenic stop 11 mi away

Old City Hall

Bordentown , NJ
11 Crosswicks St, Bordentown, NJ 08505
Rating 4.6/5 13 reviews Historical landmark
Trenton City Hall
Meeting point 11.7 mi away

Trenton City Hall

Trenton , NJ
319 E State St, Trenton, NJ 08608
Rating 3.8/5 67 reviews City Hall
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 11.7 mi away

Trenton Health & Human Services

Trenton , NJ
319 E State St #3rd, Trenton, NJ 08608
Public health department

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Hightstown.

RAIL

Princeton Junction station

10 mi away
2 Wallace Road
RAIL

Trenton Transit Center

20 mi away
72 South Clinton Avenue
RAIL

New Brunswick station

26 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Metropark station

37 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Jersey City and National Park. Straight-line distance: 83.16 mi (133.84 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
National Park

#2 National Park

Borough of New Jersey

Population2,949
Coordinates39.8659500, -75.1787900
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
Start: Jersey City (-74.07764, 40.72816)
End: National Park (-75.17879, 39.86595)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 149 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.26 gal
12.34 L · about $13.32
Round trip
$26.64
6.52 gal · 24.68 L
Estimated CO2
29 kg one way
Round trip: 57.9 kg / 128 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $13.32 $26.64
Mid-grade $4.60 $14.99 $29.99
Premium $4.95 $16.15 $32.30
Diesel $5.98 $19.49 $38.99

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 · May 26, 2026

There is no time difference between Jersey City and National Park. The current time is 02:47:02.

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.