How far is Jersey City, NJ from River Vale, NJ?
The driving distance from Jersey City, NJ to River Vale, NJ is about 23.7 miles (38.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 18.8 miles (30.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 11m 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 35m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Borough in Bergen County, New Jersey
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Jersey City and River Vale.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jersey City and River Vale.
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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
4.4 mi · 7 min · Forest Avenue
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Continue on 4th Avenue
3227 ft · 1 min · 4th Avenue
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Keep slight right to continue on 3rd Avenue
1.1 km · 1 min · 3rd Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Washington Avenue
94 m · 7 sec · Washington Avenue
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Continue on Westwood Avenue
1114 ft · 24 sec · Westwood Avenue
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Turn slight right onto Harrington Avenue
2227 ft · 1 min · Harrington Avenue
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Continue on Cedar Lane
562 ft · 16 sec · Cedar Lane
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Continue on Westwood Avenue
2235 ft · 1 min · Westwood Avenue
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Turn left onto Rockland Avenue
93 m · 16 sec · Rockland Avenue
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Turn right onto Park Place
52 m · 8 sec · Park Place
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Park Place
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Jersey City and River Vale.
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.
Forest Avenue
Continue on Forest Avenue
4.43 mi · 00h 07m
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.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Jersey City and Rain Showers Likely near River Vale.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Jersey City to River Vale?
The road trip is about 23.7 miles (38.2 km) and usually takes 00h 35m 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?
Wood-Ridge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.9 miles from Jersey City and 11.9 miles from River Vale.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 18.8 miles (30.2 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 7:18 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.43 one way or $6.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Jersey City and Rain Showers Likely near River Vale.
Stop Ideas Near Wood-Ridge
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 Wood-Ridge.
Pennsylvania Station
Pennsylvania Station
Newark Liberty International Airport
Yonkers station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Jersey City and River Vale. Straight-line distance: 18.78 mi (30.22 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 River Vale
Township of New Jersey
| Population | 9,946 |
| Coordinates | 40.9953800, -74.0120800 |
| Altitude | 17 |
| Country | United States |
End: River Vale (-74.01208, 40.99538)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 38 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 17m |
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 | $3.43 | $6.86 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $3.86 | $7.73 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $4.16 | $8.32 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $5.02 | $10.05 |
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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