How far is Jersey City, NJ from Pequannock, NJ?
The driving distance from Jersey City, NJ to Pequannock, NJ is about 24.4 miles (39.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 19.3 miles (31.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 05m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 32m.
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.
Township in Essex County, New Jersey, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Jersey City and Pequannock.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jersey City and Pequannock.
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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
10.9 mi · 13 min
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Merge slight right
3.7 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 80 West, NJ 23 North: Delaware Water Gap, Butler
1159 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight right
2 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Newark-Pompton Turnpike, Pequannock
1296 ft · 35 sec
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Keep slight left
117 m · 11 sec
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Continue on Newark-Pompton Turnpike
2.5 mi · 4 min · Newark-Pompton Turnpike
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Turn left onto Jacksonville Road
1630 ft · 28 sec · Jacksonville Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Jacksonville Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Jersey City and Pequannock.
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
10.9 mi · 00h 13m
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Jersey City and Rain Showers Likely near Pequannock.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Jersey City to Pequannock?
The road trip is about 24.4 miles (39.2 km) and usually takes 00h 32m 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?
Nutley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.2 miles from Jersey City and 12.2 miles from Pequannock.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 19.3 miles (31.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.1 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 7:24 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.51 one way or $7.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around Jersey City and Rain Showers Likely near Pequannock.
Stop Ideas Near Nutley
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 Nutley.
Pennsylvania Station
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Yonkers station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Jersey City and Pequannock. Straight-line distance: 19.32 mi (31.1 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 Pequannock
Township of New Jersey
| Population | 14,884 |
| Coordinates | 40.9523200, -74.2987600 |
| Altitude | 58 |
| Country | United States |
End: Pequannock (-74.29876, 40.95232)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 39 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 18m |
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 | $3.51 | $7.03 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $3.96 | $7.91 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $4.26 | $8.52 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $5.14 | $10.29 |
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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