How far is Jersey City, NJ from Oradell, NJ?
The driving distance from Jersey City, NJ to Oradell, NJ is about 21 miles (33.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 16.1 miles (25.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 01m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Bergen County, New Jersey, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Jersey City and Oradell.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jersey City and Oradell.
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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 · 51 sec · Duncan Avenue
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Turn right
1.4 km · 2 min
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Take the exit straight
52 m · 5 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on NJ 139 East, US 1 North, US 9 North: Hoboken, Holland Tunnel, Secaucus, Lincoln Tunnel
572 ft · 18 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 1-9 North: Secaucus, Lincoln Tunnel
1 km · 56 sec
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Merge slight left onto Tonnelle Avenue
2.3 mi · 3 min · Tonnelle Avenue
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Turn straight
4.3 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NJ 17 North: Rutherford
564 ft · 14 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on NJ 17 North: Rutherford
1448 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left
3.3 mi · 4 min
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Continue straight
2.4 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Maywood, Saddle Brook
802 ft · 22 sec
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Continue on Maywood Avenue
1.7 mi · 3 min · Maywood Avenue
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Continue on Forest Avenue
3.3 mi · 5 min · Forest Avenue
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Turn right onto Oradell Avenue
1.2 km · 1 min · Oradell Avenue
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Turn left onto Seminole Street
1161 ft · 56 sec · Seminole Street
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Turn left onto Lotus Avenue
61 m · 9 sec · Lotus Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Lotus Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Jersey City and Oradell.
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.
Longest stretch
Turn straight
4.29 mi · 00h 06m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Jersey City and Partly Sunny near Oradell.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Jersey City to Oradell?
The road trip is about 21 miles (33.8 km) and usually takes 00h 30m 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 Rutherford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.5 miles from Jersey City and 10.5 miles from Oradell.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 16.1 miles (25.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.9 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:28 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.02 one way or $6.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Jersey City and Partly Sunny near Oradell.
Stop Ideas Near East Rutherford
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to East Rutherford.
Pennsylvania Station
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Yonkers station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Jersey City and Oradell. Straight-line distance: 16.07 mi (25.87 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 Oradell
Town/borough in New Jersey, USA
| Population | 8,094 |
| Coordinates | 40.9587100, -74.0368100 |
| Altitude | 27 |
| Country | United States |
End: Oradell (-74.03681, 40.95871)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 34 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 15m |
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 | $3.02 | $6.05 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $3.40 | $6.81 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $3.67 | $7.33 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $4.43 | $8.85 |
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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