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

The driving distance from Jersey City, NJ to Verona, NJ is about 13.2 miles (21.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 11 miles (17.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 52m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
13.21 mi
00h 26m
Flight
11.03 mi
17.75 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
11.03 mi
Kilometers
17.75 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
13.21 mi
Kilometers
21.26 km
Drive Time
00h 26m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Verona
Sat, May 23, 4:21 PM EDT
Return by in Jersey City
Sat, May 23, 4:47 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jersey City
2026-05-23T15:54
Arrive Verona
Sat, May 23, 4:21 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:26 AM to 7:26 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:38 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
North Arlington
NJ

Borough in Bergen County, New Jersey

From Jersey City
6.6 mi
00h 13m
To Verona
6.6 mi
00h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Saturday

Rain

Starts
Sat, May 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 17 mph E
Destination
62°F
Saturday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, May 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Olean Avenue

    96 m · 16 sec · Olean Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Duncan Avenue

    2210 ft · 51 sec · Duncan Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right

    1.4 km · 2 min

  4. 4

    Take the exit straight

    52 m · 5 sec

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on NJ 7 West: Kearny

    83 m · 7 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on NJ 7 West: Kearny

    1925 ft · 54 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right

    4.3 mi · 7 min

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Washington Avenue

    143 m · 13 sec · Washington Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Belleville Avenue

    3.1 mi · 6 min · Belleville Avenue

  11. 11

    Continue on Glenridge Avenue

    3258 ft · 2 min · Glenridge Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Grove Street

    904 ft · 33 sec · Grove Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Claremont Avenue

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Claremont Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn slight left

    69 m · 12 sec

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto Bloomfield Avenue

    1.1 km · 2 min · Bloomfield Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Park Avenue

    99 m · 16 sec · Park Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Claremont Avenue

    9 m · 1 sec · Claremont Avenue

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Claremont Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
136.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
NJ 7 West
5.8 mi · 44%
Belleville Avenue
3.1 mi · 24%
Claremont Avenue
1.24 mi · 9%
Bloomfield Avenue
0.7 mi · 5%
Glenridge Avenue
0.62 mi · 5%
Duncan Avenue
0.45 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

NJ 7 West

Keep slight right

4.3 mi · 00h 07m

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 26m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.2 mi
11 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
North Arlington
00h 13m from Jersey City
Leave By
7:38 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Rain leaving Jersey City and Rain Showers near Verona.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 13.2 miles (21.3 km) and usually takes 00h 26m 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?

North Arlington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.6 miles from Jersey City and 6.6 miles from Verona.

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

The direct path is about 11 miles (17.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.2 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 7:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.88 one way or $3.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain around Jersey City and Rain Showers near Verona.

Stop Ideas Near North Arlington

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 North Arlington and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Parking Lot
Scenic stop 7 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 8.8 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 4 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 8.8 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 North Arlington.

RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

7 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

10 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

13 mi away
8th Ave 31st Street / 8th Ave 33rd Street
RAIL

Yonkers station

25 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Jersey City and Verona. Straight-line distance: 11.03 mi (17.75 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
Verona

#2 Verona

Township in Essex County, New Jersey

Population13,637
Coordinates40.8298200, -74.2401500
Altitude125
CountryUnited States
Start: Jersey City (-74.07764, 40.72816)
End: Verona (-74.24015, 40.82982)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 21 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.46 gal
1.76 L · about $1.88
Round trip
$3.76
0.92 gal · 3.52 L
Estimated CO2
4.1 kg one way
Round trip: 8.2 kg / 18 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $1.88 $3.76
Mid-grade $4.60 $2.12 $4.23
Premium $4.95 $2.28 $4.56
Diesel $5.98 $2.75 $5.50

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Jersey City and Verona. The current time is 15:54:35.

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.