How far is Jersey City, NJ from Raritan, NJ?
The driving distance from Jersey City, NJ to Raritan, NJ is about 39.2 miles (63.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 50m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 31.1 miles (50.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 41m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 50m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in New Jersey, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Jersey City and Raritan.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jersey City and Raritan.
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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 · 53 sec · Duncan Avenue
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Turn left
2093 ft · 45 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward US 1 South, US 9 South: Newark Airport, Port Newark Elizabeth Seaport
1.9 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit straight toward US 1 Truck South, US 9 Truck South: Port Newark, Newark Airport
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
1.9 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 78 West: Port Newark, Newark Airport North Area, Air Cargo
105 m · 9 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Frontage Road
991 ft · 28 sec
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Turn left onto Frontage Road
24 m · 4 sec · Frontage Road
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Take the ramp left toward I 78, NJTP: Economy Parking
562 ft · 14 sec
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Merge slight left onto Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
8.7 mi · 10 min · Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 78 West: Clinton
885 ft · 12 sec
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Merge slight left onto Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
17.8 mi · 21 min · Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 287: Morristown, Somerville
2521 ft · 43 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 287 South, US 202 South, US 206 South: Somerville
1 mi · 1 min
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Merge slight right
2.3 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight left toward US 202 South, US 206 South: Somerville, Flemington
1 km · 43 sec
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Merge slight left
1 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit straight toward US 206 South, NJ 28: Somerville, Princeton
1277 ft · 37 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Somerville Circle
525 ft · 7 sec
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Exit the rotary
2278 ft · 51 sec
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Turn right onto E. Somerset Street
2075 ft · 1 min · E. Somerset Street
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Turn right onto Thompson Street
612 ft · 27 sec · Thompson Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Thompson Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Jersey City and Raritan.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
Merge slight left onto Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
17.8 mi · 00h 21m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Jersey City and Mostly Sunny near Raritan.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Jersey City to Raritan?
The road trip is about 39.2 miles (63.1 km) and usually takes 00h 50m 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 19.6 miles from Jersey City and 19.6 miles from Raritan.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 31.1 miles (50.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:48 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.64 one way or $11.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Jersey City and Mostly Sunny near Raritan.
Stop Ideas Near New Providence
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
West Orange Town Hall
City Hall - City of Newark
Bloomfield Municipal Building
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to New Providence.
Metropark station
Newark Liberty International Airport
Pennsylvania Station
New Brunswick station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Jersey City and Raritan. Straight-line distance: 31.11 mi (50.06 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 Raritan
Borough in Somerset County, New Jersey
| Population | 7,748 |
| Coordinates | 40.5695500, -74.6329400 |
| Altitude | 21 |
| Country | United States |
End: Raritan (-74.63294, 40.56955)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 63 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 29m |
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 | $5.64 | $11.28 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $6.35 | $12.69 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $6.84 | $13.67 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $8.25 | $16.50 |
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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