How far is Jersey City, NJ from Riverside, NJ?
The driving distance from Jersey City, NJ to Riverside, NJ is about 74.9 miles (120.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 66.7 miles (107.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 14m 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
Driving Distance
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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 01h 37m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Borough in Middlesex County, New Jersey
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Jersey City and Riverside.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jersey City and Riverside.
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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
2.1 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 78 East, I 95, NJTP: New Jersey Turnpike Toll
3059 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight right onto I 95/NJTP North Tolls
14 m · 1 sec · I 95/NJTP North Tolls
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Keep slight right to continue on I 95/NJTP North Tolls
589 ft · 7 sec · I 95/NJTP North Tolls
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Keep slight right to continue on I 95 South, NJTP South: Trenton
3023 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left
3183 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike
52.2 mi · 1 hr 1 min · New Jersey Turnpike
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Keep slight right to continue on I 95 South: Pennsylvania Turnpike, Philadelphia
3.4 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 130: Florence, Burlington
1791 ft · 39 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 130 South: Burlington
2546 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Burlington-Bordentown Road
681 ft · 14 sec · Burlington-Bordentown Road
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Continue on Burlington Pike
4.4 mi · 8 min · Burlington Pike
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Keep slight left to continue on Burlington Pike
581 ft · 13 sec · Burlington Pike
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Continue on Washington Avenue
1914 ft · 37 sec · Washington Avenue
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Turn slight right onto Beverly Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Beverly Road
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Continue on Warren Street East
1.9 mi · 3 min · Warren Street East
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Continue on Burlington Avenue
2 mi · 3 min · Burlington Avenue
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Continue on Pavilion Avenue
1.1 km · 1 min · Pavilion Avenue
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Turn slight left onto Fairview Street
1256 ft · 43 sec · Fairview Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Fairview Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Jersey City and Riverside.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
New Jersey Turnpike
Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike
52.2 mi · 01h 01m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Jersey City and Mostly Sunny near Riverside.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Jersey City to Riverside?
The road trip is about 74.9 miles (120.6 km) and usually takes 01h 37m 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?
Jamesburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 37.5 miles from Jersey City and 37.5 miles from Riverside.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 66.7 miles (107.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.2 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 3:16 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.79 one way or $21.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Jersey City and Mostly Sunny near Riverside.
Stop Ideas Near Jamesburg
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Jamesburg.
Princeton Junction station
New Brunswick station
Metropark station
Trenton Transit Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Jersey City and Riverside. Straight-line distance: 66.75 mi (107.42 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 Riverside
Township of New Jersey
| Population | 7,864 |
| Coordinates | 40.0323300, -74.9573900 |
| Altitude | 8 |
| Country | United States |
End: Riverside (-74.95739, 40.03233)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 121 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 56m |
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 | $10.79 | $21.57 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $12.14 | $24.28 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $13.08 | $26.16 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $15.79 | $31.57 |
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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