How far is Jersey City, NJ from South Bound Brook, NJ?
The driving distance from Jersey City, NJ to South Bound Brook, NJ is about 33.3 miles (53.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 50m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 26.7 miles (42.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 40m 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.
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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.
City in Union County, New Jersey, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Jersey City and South Bound Brook.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jersey City and South Bound Brook.
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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
8.1 mi · 9 min · Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 531: The Plainfields, Gillette, Watchung
1007 ft · 25 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on CR 531 South: The Plainfields, Watchung
38 m · 3 sec
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Turn left onto Hillcrest Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Hillcrest Road
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Turn right onto Valley Road
785 ft · 18 sec · Valley Road
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Keep slight left
86 m · 6 sec
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Turn slight right onto Somerset Street
1 mi · 3 min · Somerset Street
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Take the ramp slight right
31 m · 6 sec
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Turn right
5.7 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 527: V A Hospital, Bound Brook
767 ft · 21 sec
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Turn sharp right onto North Mountain Avenue
1.3 mi · 3 min · North Mountain Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East Main Street
1211 ft · 27 sec · East Main Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward South Main Street
5 m · 1 sec · South Main Street
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Exit the roundabout onto South Main Street
1142 ft · 28 sec · South Main Street
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Turn right onto Canal Road
85 m · 12 sec · Canal Road
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Turn left onto Elizabeth Street
1651 ft · 47 sec · Elizabeth Street
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Turn right onto Zimmerman Place (Historical)
113 m · 27 sec · Zimmerman Place (Historical)
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Zimmerman Place (Historical)
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Jersey City and South Bound Brook.
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.
Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
Merge slight left onto Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
8.73 mi · 00h 10m
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.
Sunny leaving Jersey City and Sunny near South Bound Brook.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Jersey City to South Bound Brook?
The road trip is about 33.3 miles (53.6 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?
Summit is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.7 miles from Jersey City and 16.7 miles from South Bound Brook.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 26.7 miles (42.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.6 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 4:50 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.82 one way or $9.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Jersey City and Sunny near South Bound Brook.
Stop Ideas Near Summit
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
West Orange Town Hall
City of Elizabeth
Bloomfield Municipal Building
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Summit.
Newark Liberty International Airport
Pennsylvania Station
Metropark station
New Brunswick station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Jersey City and South Bound Brook. Straight-line distance: 26.68 mi (42.94 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 South Bound Brook
Borough in Somerset County, New Jersey
| Population | 4,518 |
| Coordinates | 40.5534400, -74.5315400 |
| Altitude | 16 |
| Country | United States |
End: South Bound Brook (-74.53154, 40.55344)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 54 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 24m |
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 | $4.82 | $9.64 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $5.43 | $10.85 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $5.85 | $11.69 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $7.06 | $14.11 |
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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