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

The driving distance from Jersey City, NJ to Winfield, NJ is about 16.1 miles (25.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 12.4 miles (19.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 51m 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
16.08 mi
00h 25m
Flight
12.39 mi
19.94 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
12.39 mi
Kilometers
19.94 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
16.08 mi
Kilometers
25.88 km
Drive Time
00h 25m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Winfield
Sun, May 3, 10:50 AM EDT
Return by in Jersey City
Sun, May 3, 11:16 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jersey City
2026-05-03T10:25
Arrive Winfield
Sun, May 3, 10:50 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 25m
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
Elizabeth
NJ

The second most populous city in Union County, New Jersey.

From Jersey City
8 mi
00h 12m
To Winfield
8.1 mi
00h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
44°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Sun, May 3 3:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph N
Destination
Winfield Weather
NJ
Live fallback forecast
42°F
Overnight
Using Linden as the closest live forecast in the Union County weather hub.

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Sun, May 3 3:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    Continue on Carlton Street

    1183 ft · 19 sec · Carlton Street

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    1.9 mi · 3 min

  12. 12

    Turn right onto South Wood Avenue

    2 mi · 4 min · South Wood Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Raritan Road

    1 km · 1 min · Raritan Road

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Commerce Drive

    125 m · 18 sec · Commerce Drive

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Commerce Drive

Car Route Details

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

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
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
93.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 1 South
4.87 mi · 30%
US 1 Truck South
3.31 mi · 21%
Spring Street
2.2 mi · 14%
Carlton Street
2.08 mi · 13%
South Wood Avenue
2.04 mi · 13%
Raritan Road
0.63 mi · 4%
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 25m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.7 mi
12.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Elizabeth
00h 12m from Jersey City
Leave By
7:38 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Cloudy leaving Jersey City and Partly Cloudy near Winfield.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 16.1 miles (25.9 km) and usually takes 00h 25m 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?

Elizabeth is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8 miles from Jersey City and 8.1 miles from Winfield.

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

The direct path is about 12.4 miles (19.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.7 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 $2.33 one way or $4.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Jersey City and Partly Cloudy near Winfield.

Stop Ideas Near Elizabeth

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 Elizabeth and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Parking Lot
Scenic stop 8.1 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 10.1 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 3.1 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 10.1 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 Elizabeth.

RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

5 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

9 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

Metropark station

15 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 Winfield. Straight-line distance: 12.39 mi (19.94 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
Winfield

#2 Winfield

Census-designated place in Union County, Pennsylvania

Population1,494
Coordinates40.6426000, -74.2854300
Altitude18
CountryUnited States
Start: Jersey City (-74.07764, 40.72816)
End: Winfield (-74.28543, 40.6426)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 26 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.57 gal
2.15 L · about $2.33
Round trip
$4.66
1.14 gal · 4.3 L
Estimated CO2
5.1 kg one way
Round trip: 10.1 kg / 22 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $2.33 $4.66
Mid-grade $4.60 $2.62 $5.24
Premium $4.95 $2.82 $5.65
Diesel $5.98 $3.41 $6.82

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 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Jersey City and Winfield. The current time is 10:25:03.

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.