How far is Jersey City, NJ from Tenafly, NJ?
The driving distance from Jersey City, NJ to Tenafly, NJ is about 18.9 miles (30.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 14.9 miles (24 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 00m 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 30m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain Showers
Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Jersey City and Tenafly.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jersey City and Tenafly.
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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
2338 ft · 33 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward I 95, NJTP
898 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight left
1564 ft · 27 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 95 North: George Washington Bridge
1451 ft · 31 sec
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Continue on I 95 North: George Washington Bridge
2097 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike Eastern Spur
5.4 mi · 7 min · New Jersey Turnpike Eastern Spur
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Take the exit slight right toward Leonia, Teaneck
1.3 km · 2 min
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Turn slight right onto Teaneck
1043 ft · 25 sec
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Continue on Degraw Avenue
3280 ft · 57 sec · Degraw Avenue
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Turn right onto Teaneck Road
2.9 mi · 6 min · Teaneck Road
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Continue on South Washington Avenue
1.1 mi · 2 min · South Washington Avenue
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Turn right onto East Main Street
1.2 km · 1 min · East Main Street
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Continue on Riveredge Road
1.6 km · 2 min · Riveredge Road
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Continue on Jay Street
144 m · 27 sec · Jay Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto County Road
20 m · 1 sec · County Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · County Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Jersey City and Tenafly.
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.
New Jersey Turnpike Eastern Spur
Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike Eastern Spur
5.44 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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Jersey City and Partly Sunny near Tenafly.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Jersey City to Tenafly?
The road trip is about 18.9 miles (30.4 km) and usually takes 00h 30m 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?
Ridgefield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.4 miles from Jersey City and 9.4 miles from Tenafly.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 14.9 miles (24 km), while the road route adds roughly 4 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 7:30 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.74 one way or $5.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Jersey City and Partly Sunny near Tenafly.
Stop Ideas Near Ridgefield
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 Ridgefield.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Jersey City and Tenafly. Straight-line distance: 14.89 mi (23.96 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 Tenafly
Borough in Bergen County, New Jersey
| Population | 14,304 |
| Coordinates | 40.9253800, -73.9629200 |
| Altitude | 15 |
| Country | United States |
End: Tenafly (-73.96292, 40.92538)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 30 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 14m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.09 | $2.74 | $5.48 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $3.08 | $6.16 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $3.32 | $6.64 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $4.01 | $8.01 |
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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