How far is Jersey City, NJ from Northfield, NJ?

The driving distance from Jersey City, NJ to Northfield, NJ is about 15.3 miles (24.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 13.3 miles (21.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 57m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
15.26 mi
00h 28m
Flight
13.31 mi
21.42 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
13.31 mi
Kilometers
21.42 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
15.26 mi
Kilometers
24.56 km
Drive Time
00h 28m

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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 00h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Northfield
Sat, Nov 7, 1:58 PM EST
Return by in Jersey City
Sat, Nov 7, 2:26 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jersey City
2026-11-07T13:29
Arrive Northfield
Sat, Nov 7, 1:58 PM EST
Route Timing
00h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:29 AM to 7:29 PM EST

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:32 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Jersey City
10:00 PM EST
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
East Orange
NJ

The most populous city in Essex County, New Jersey.

From Jersey City
7.6 mi
00h 14m
To Northfield
7.6 mi
00h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM EST
Wind
7 to 14 mph W
Destination
63°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM EST
Wind
3 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Jersey City and Northfield.

  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

    3 mi · 4 min · Essex Freeway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 508: West Orange, South Orange, Montclair

    849 ft · 30 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Northfield Avenue

    3.4 mi · 8 min · Northfield Avenue

  14. 14

    Continue on East Northfield Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · East Northfield Road

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Northfield Road

Car Route Details

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

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
15 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
98 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Northfield Avenue
3.37 mi · 22%
Raymond Boulevard
3.34 mi · 22%
Essex Freeway
3.02 mi · 20%
US 1 South
1.92 mi · 13%
East Northfield Road
1.37 mi · 9%
Orange Street
0.45 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Northfield Avenue

Turn left onto Northfield Avenue

3.37 mi · 00h 08m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 28m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2 mi
13.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
East Orange
00h 14m from Jersey City
Leave By
7:32 PM EST
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Jersey City and Mostly Sunny near Northfield.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Jersey City to Northfield?

The road trip is about 15.3 miles (24.6 km) and usually takes 00h 28m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

East Orange is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.6 miles from Jersey City and 7.6 miles from Northfield.

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

The direct path is about 13.3 miles (21.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 2 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:32 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.20 one way or $4.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near East Orange

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 East Orange and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Parking Lot
Scenic stop 8.5 mi away

City Hall Parking Lot

Jersey City , NJ
280 Grove St, Jersey City, NJ 07302
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews Parking lot
#Artlook New York City Hall Wedding Photographer
Practical stop 10.6 mi away

#Artlook New York City Hall Wedding Photographer

New York , NY
141 Worth St, New York, NY 10013
Rating 5.0/5 13 reviews Photographer,Photography service,Photography studio,Wedding photographer
City Hall Personnel Office
Meeting point 2 mi away

City Hall Personnel Office

Newark , NJ
920 Broad St, Newark, NJ 07102
Rating 5.0/5 5 reviews City government office
Diamond City Hall Photography
Nearby stop 10.6 mi away

Diamond City Hall Photography

New York , NY
141 Worth St, New York, NY 10013
Rating 5.0/5 53 reviews Wedding photographer

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to East Orange.

RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

5 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

7 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

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

Metropark station

24 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Jersey City and Northfield. Straight-line distance: 13.31 mi (21.42 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
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#2 Northfield

Northfield is a place in New Jersey, United States.

Population0
Coordinates40.7742700, -74.3245900
Altitude80
CountryUnited States
Start: Jersey City (-74.07764, 40.72816)
End: Northfield (-74.32459, 40.77427)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 25 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.54 gal
2.04 L · about $2.20
Round trip
$4.40
1.08 gal · 4.08 L
Estimated CO2
4.8 kg one way
Round trip: 9.6 kg / 21 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.08 $2.20 $4.40
Mid-grade $4.71 $2.54 $5.09
Premium $5.02 $2.71 $5.42
Diesel $6.31 $3.41 $6.82

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 · Nov 07, 2026

There is no time difference between Jersey City and Northfield. The current time is 13:29:32.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.