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

The driving distance from Jersey City, NJ to Peapack, NJ is about 37.5 miles (60.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 30.3 miles (48.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 45m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
37.46 mi
00h 52m
Flight
30.32 mi
48.8 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
30.32 mi
Kilometers
48.8 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
37.46 mi
Kilometers
60.29 km
Drive Time
00h 52m

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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 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Peapack
Thu, Apr 23, 1:20 AM EDT
Return by in Jersey City
Thu, Apr 23, 2:13 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jersey City
2026-04-23T00:28
Arrive Peapack
Thu, Apr 23, 1:20 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:53 AM to 10:53 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:44 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
New Providence
NJ

Town in New Jersey, United States

From Jersey City
18.7 mi
00h 26m
To Peapack
18.8 mi
00h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph NW
Destination
73°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1.9 mi · 2 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 78 West: Port Newark, Newark Airport North Area, Air Cargo

    105 m · 9 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on Frontage Road

    991 ft · 28 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Frontage Road

    24 m · 4 sec · Frontage Road

  10. 10

    Take the ramp left toward I 78, NJTP: Economy Parking

    562 ft · 14 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

    8.7 mi · 10 min · Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 78 West: Clinton

    885 ft · 12 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

    14.4 mi · 17 min · Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 525: Bernardsville, Martinsville

    1350 ft · 42 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Liberty Corner Road

    788 ft · 16 sec · Liberty Corner Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Martinsville Road

    2907 ft · 1 min · Martinsville Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Valley Road

    628 ft · 21 sec · Valley Road

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Valley Road

    2108 ft · 36 sec · Valley Road

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Church Street

    2177 ft · 37 sec · Church Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Liberty Corner Road

    3.4 mi · 5 min · Liberty Corner Road

  21. 21

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street

    1402 ft · 36 sec · Main Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Peapack Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Peapack Road

  23. 23

    Continue on Main Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Willow Avenue

    857 ft · 41 sec · Willow Avenue

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Tainter Street

    34 m · 5 sec · Tainter Street

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Tainter Street

Car Route Details

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

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
26 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
69.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
23.2 mi · 62%
Liberty Corner Road
3.59 mi · 10%
US 1 Truck South
2.56 mi · 7%
US 1 South
1.92 mi · 5%
Main Street
1.7 mi · 5%
Peapack Road
1.19 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

Merge slight left onto Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

14.4 mi · 00h 17m

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
00h 52m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.2 mi
30.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
New Providence
00h 26m from Jersey City
Leave By
4:44 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Jersey City and Mostly Sunny near Peapack.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 37.5 miles (60.3 km) and usually takes 00h 52m 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?

New Providence is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.7 miles from Jersey City and 18.8 miles from Peapack.

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

The direct path is about 30.3 miles (48.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:44 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.39 one way or $10.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near New Providence

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 New Providence and the surrounding midpoint area.
West Orange Town Hall
Scenic stop 10.2 mi away

West Orange Town Hall

West Orange , NJ
66 Main St, West Orange, NJ 07052
Rating 4.1/5 16 reviews Park
City of Elizabeth
Meeting point 9.4 mi away

City of Elizabeth

Elizabeth , NJ
50 Winfield Scott Plaza, Elizabeth, NJ 07201
Rating 4.5/5 65 reviews City Hall
Bloomfield Municipal Building
Nearby stop 12.6 mi away

Bloomfield Municipal Building

Bloomfield , NJ
1 Municipal Plaza, Bloomfield, NJ 07003
Rating 4.4/5 17 reviews Municipal hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to New Providence.

RAIL

Metropark station

16 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

18 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

20 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

New Brunswick station

23 mi away
French and Albany Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Jersey City and Peapack. Straight-line distance: 30.32 mi (48.8 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 Peapack

Human settlement in Somerset County, New Jersey, United States of America

Population2,086
Coordinates40.7167700, -74.6565500
Altitude74
CountryUnited States
Start: Jersey City (-74.07764, 40.72816)
End: Peapack (-74.65655, 40.71677)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 60 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.32 gal
5 L · about $5.39
Round trip
$10.79
2.64 gal · 10 L
Estimated CO2
11.7 kg one way
Round trip: 23.5 kg / 52 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $5.39 $10.79
Mid-grade $4.60 $6.07 $12.14
Premium $4.95 $6.54 $13.08
Diesel $5.98 $7.89 $15.79

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Jersey City and Peapack. The current time is 00:28:10.

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.