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

The driving distance from Jersey City, NJ to Roselle, NJ is about 14.1 miles (22.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 10.9 miles (17.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 47m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
14.12 mi
00h 23m
Flight
10.84 mi
17.45 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
10.84 mi
Kilometers
17.45 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
14.12 mi
Kilometers
22.73 km
Drive Time
00h 23m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Roselle
Thu, May 14, 1:40 AM EDT
Return by in Jersey City
Thu, May 14, 2:04 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jersey City
2026-05-14T01:17
Arrive Roselle
Thu, May 14, 1:40 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:24 AM to 7:24 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:42 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Jersey City
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Hillside
NJ

Township of New Jersey

From Jersey City
7.1 mi
00h 11m
To Roselle
7.1 mi
00h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, May 14 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 mph SW
Destination
Roselle Weather
NJ
Live fallback forecast
69°F
Thursday
Using Linden as the closest live forecast in the Union County weather hub.

Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, May 14 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    2.7 mi · 3 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight left toward US 1 South, US 9 South: Newark Liberty International Airport, Main Terminals

    1196 ft · 20 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    2.7 mi · 3 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight right onto Spring Street

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Spring Street

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Bayway Circle

    94 m · 8 sec · South Elmora Avenue

  11. 11

    Exit the rotary onto South Elmora Avenue

    1.6 km · 2 min · South Elmora Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Jersey Avenue

    1961 ft · 56 sec · Jersey Avenue

  13. 13

    Continue on East 3rd Avenue

    1 mi · 3 min · East 3rd Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Walnut Street

    2137 ft · 2 min · Walnut Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Walnut Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
15 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
106.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 1 South
4.87 mi · 35%
US 1 Truck South
3.31 mi · 23%
Spring Street
2.2 mi · 16%
East 3rd Avenue
1.05 mi · 7%
South Elmora Avenue
1.01 mi · 7%
Duncan Avenue
0.42 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

US 1 South

Merge slight left

2.73 mi · 00h 03m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 23m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.2 mi
10.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hillside
00h 11m from Jersey City
Leave By
7:42 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Jersey City and Rain Showers near Roselle.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 14.1 miles (22.7 km) and usually takes 00h 23m 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?

Hillside is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.1 miles from Jersey City and 7.1 miles from Roselle.

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

The direct path is about 10.9 miles (17.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.2 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:42 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.04 one way or $4.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Jersey City and Rain Showers near Roselle.

Stop Ideas Near Hillside

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 Hillside and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Parking Lot
Scenic stop 7.5 mi away

City Hall Parking Lot

Jersey City , NJ
280 Grove St, Jersey City, NJ 07302
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews Parking lot
#Artlook New York City Hall Wedding Photographer
Practical stop 9.6 mi away

#Artlook New York City Hall Wedding Photographer

New York , NY
141 Worth St, New York, NY 10013
Rating 5.0/5 13 reviews Photographer,Photography service,Photography studio,Wedding photographer
City Hall Personnel Office
Meeting point 2.1 mi away

City Hall Personnel Office

Newark , NJ
920 Broad St, Newark, NJ 07102
Rating 5.0/5 5 reviews City government office
Diamond City Hall Photography
Nearby stop 9.7 mi away

Diamond City Hall Photography

New York , NY
141 Worth St, New York, NY 10013
Rating 5.0/5 53 reviews Wedding photographer

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Hillside.

RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

3 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

7 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

Metropark station

17 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

21 mi away
8th Ave 31st Street / 8th Ave 33rd Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Jersey City and Roselle. Straight-line distance: 10.84 mi (17.45 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
Roselle

#2 Roselle

Borough in New Jersey, USA

Population21,689
Coordinates40.6522300, -74.2588200
Altitude23
CountryUnited States
Start: Jersey City (-74.07764, 40.72816)
End: Roselle (-74.25882, 40.65223)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 23 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.5 gal
1.89 L · about $2.04
Round trip
$4.09
1 gal · 3.78 L
Estimated CO2
4.4 kg one way
Round trip: 8.9 kg / 20 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $2.04 $4.09
Mid-grade $4.60 $2.30 $4.60
Premium $4.95 $2.48 $4.95
Diesel $5.98 $2.99 $5.98

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 · May 14, 2026

There is no time difference between Jersey City and Roselle. The current time is 01:17:01.

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.