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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
20.98 mi
00h 30m
Flight
16.07 mi
25.87 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
16.07 mi
Kilometers
25.87 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
20.98 mi
Kilometers
33.76 km
Drive Time
00h 30m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Oradell
Sat, Apr 18, 1:29 PM EDT
Return by in Jersey City
Sat, Apr 18, 2:00 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jersey City
2026-04-18T12:59
Arrive Oradell
Sat, Apr 18, 1:29 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:31 AM to 7:31 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:28 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Jersey City
10:00 PM EDT
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 Rutherford
NJ

Town in Bergen County, New Jersey, USA

From Jersey City
10.5 mi
00h 15m
To Oradell
10.5 mi
00h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 12 mph E
Destination
72°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph E

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.

  1. 1

    Start on Olean Avenue

    96 m · 16 sec · Olean Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Duncan Avenue

    2210 ft · 51 sec · Duncan Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right

    1.4 km · 2 min

  4. 4

    Take the exit straight

    52 m · 5 sec

  5. 5

    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

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on US 1-9 North: Secaucus, Lincoln Tunnel

    1 km · 56 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Tonnelle Avenue

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Tonnelle Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn straight

    4.3 mi · 6 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 17 North: Rutherford

    564 ft · 14 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on NJ 17 North: Rutherford

    1448 ft · 35 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    3.3 mi · 4 min

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    2.4 mi · 3 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Maywood, Saddle Brook

    802 ft · 22 sec

  14. 14

    Continue on Maywood Avenue

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Maywood Avenue

  15. 15

    Continue on Forest Avenue

    3.3 mi · 5 min · Forest Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Oradell Avenue

    1.2 km · 1 min · Oradell Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Seminole Street

    1161 ft · 56 sec · Seminole Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Lotus Avenue

    61 m · 9 sec · Lotus Avenue

  19. 19

    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.

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
19 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
90.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
NJ 17 North
6.1 mi · 29%
Forest Avenue
3.31 mi · 16%
Tonnelle Avenue
2.28 mi · 11%
Maywood Avenue
1.69 mi · 8%
Oradell Avenue
0.75 mi · 4%
US 1-9 North
0.65 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 30m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.9 mi
16.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
East Rutherford
00h 15m from Jersey City
Leave By
7:28 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around East Rutherford and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Parking Lot
Scenic stop 8.2 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 9.3 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 8.2 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 9.3 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 Rutherford.

RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

12 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

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

Newark Liberty International Airport

16 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Yonkers station

20 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Jersey City and Oradell. Straight-line distance: 16.07 mi (25.87 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
Oradell

#2 Oradell

Town/borough in New Jersey, USA

Population8,094
Coordinates40.9587100, -74.0368100
Altitude27
CountryUnited States
Start: Jersey City (-74.07764, 40.72816)
End: Oradell (-74.03681, 40.95871)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 34 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
0.74 gal
2.8 L · about $3.02
Round trip
$6.05
1.48 gal · 5.6 L
Estimated CO2
6.6 kg one way
Round trip: 13.2 kg / 29 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in New Jersey · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Jersey City and Oradell. The current time is 12:59:07.

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.