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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving 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 55m.
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 Mercer County, New Jersey
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny
Patchy Fog
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.
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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
25.3 mi · 29 min · New Jersey Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward NJ 168: Camden, Atlantic City Expressway
1963 ft · 41 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on NJ 168 North: Camden, Philadelphia
927 ft · 24 sec
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Turn straight onto Black Horse Pike
1.4 mi · 3 min · Black Horse Pike
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Turn left onto West Kings Highway
1.6 mi · 3 min · West Kings Highway
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Crescent Boulevard
1805 ft · 31 sec · Crescent Boulevard
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Crescent Boulevard
66 m · 3 sec · Crescent Boulevard
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Exit the roundabout onto Crescent Boulevard
39 m · 2 sec · Crescent Boulevard
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Turn straight onto Brooklawn Circle
74 m · 10 sec · Brooklawn Circle
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Turn right onto Crescent Boulevard
30 m · 1 sec · Crescent Boulevard
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward New Broadway
88 m · 10 sec · New Broadway
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Exit the roundabout onto New Broadway
753 ft · 10 sec · New Broadway
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Continue on Gateway Boulevard
1397 ft · 21 sec · Gateway Boulevard
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Turn straight onto Crown Point Road
1.4 mi · 2 min · Crown Point Road
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Take the exit straight toward US 130 South: Delaware Memorial Bridge, Delaware
861 ft · 21 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on CR 642: National Park
1531 ft · 37 sec
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Turn slight right onto Hessian Avenue
1.2 mi · 2 min · Hessian Avenue
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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.
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.
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.
Old City Hall
Trenton City Hall
Trenton Health & Human Services
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Hightstown.
Princeton Junction station
Trenton Transit Center
New Brunswick station
Metropark station
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).
#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 National Park
Borough of New Jersey
| Population | 2,949 |
| Coordinates | 39.8659500, -75.1787900 |
| Altitude | 5 |
| Country | United States |
End: National Park (-75.17879, 39.86595)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 149 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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