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

The driving distance from Keyport, NJ to Jersey City, NJ is about 32.2 miles (51.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 21.4 miles (34.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 19m 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
32.23 mi
00h 39m
Flight
21.36 mi
34.38 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
21.36 mi
Kilometers
34.38 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
32.23 mi
Kilometers
51.87 km
Drive Time
00h 39m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Jersey City
Thu, Apr 23, 7:41 AM EDT
Return by in Keyport
Thu, Apr 23, 8:21 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Keyport
2026-04-23T07:01
Arrive Jersey City
Thu, Apr 23, 7:41 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:40 AM to 7:40 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:10 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Keyport
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
Carteret
NJ

Borough in Middlesex County, New Jersey, United States

From Keyport
15.3 mi
00h 19m
To Jersey City
16.9 mi
00h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW
Destination
71°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Maple Place

    2893 ft · 51 sec · Maple Place

  2. 2

    Turn slight right onto 4th Street

    158 m · 16 sec · 4th Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Broadway

    98 m · 6 sec · Broadway

  4. 4

    Take the ramp straight

    56 m · 5 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    9.3 mi · 13 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight left toward GSP North

    1867 ft · 46 sec

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    1529 ft · 37 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 95, NJTP: New York City, Trenton

    1824 ft · 39 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right

    655 ft · 16 sec

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    2500 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Continue on I 95 North, NJTP North: New York City

    673 ft · 16 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I 95 North, NJTP North: New York City

    2694 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike

    14 mi · 18 min · New Jersey Turnpike

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on New Jersey Turnpike Eastern Spur

    1.1 mi · 1 min · New Jersey Turnpike Eastern Spur

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward US 1 North Truck, US 9 North Truck: Newark, Jersey City

    2138 ft · 59 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on US 1 Truck North, US 9 Truck North: Jersey City, Doremus Avenue

    98 m · 8 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on US 1 North Truck, US 9 North Truck: Jersey City

    1290 ft · 31 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Lincoln Highway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Lincoln Highway

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight left toward US 1 Truck North, US 9 Truck North

    1.1 km · 2 min

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Duncan Avenue

    2210 ft · 52 sec · Duncan Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Olean Avenue

    96 m · 14 sec · Olean Avenue

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Olean Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
68.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New Jersey Turnpike
14 mi · 43%
Broadway
9.43 mi · 29%
Lincoln Highway
1.49 mi · 5%
New Jersey Turnpike Eastern Spur
1.06 mi · 3%
I 95
0.94 mi · 3%
US 1 Truck North
0.73 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

New Jersey Turnpike

Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike

14 mi · 00h 18m

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 39m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.8 mi
21.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Carteret
00h 19m from Keyport
Leave By
7:10 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Keyport and Mostly Sunny near Jersey City.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 32.2 miles (51.9 km) and usually takes 00h 39m 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?

Carteret is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.3 miles from Keyport and 16.9 miles from Jersey City.

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

The direct path is about 21.4 miles (34.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.8 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 7:10 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.66 one way or $9.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Keyport and Mostly Sunny near Jersey City.

Stop Ideas Near Carteret

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 Carteret and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Park
Scenic stop 14.1 mi away

City Hall Park

Jersey City , NJ
Jersey City, NJ 07302
Rating 4.2/5 88 reviews Park
City of Elizabeth
Meeting point 6 mi away

City of Elizabeth

Elizabeth , NJ
50 Winfield Scott Plaza, Elizabeth, NJ 07201
Rating 4.5/5 65 reviews City Hall
Bloomfield Municipal Building
Nearby stop 14.8 mi away

Bloomfield Municipal Building

Bloomfield , NJ
1 Municipal Plaza, Bloomfield, NJ 07003
Rating 4.4/5 17 reviews Municipal hall
City Hall Parking Lot
Scenic stop 14.2 mi away

City Hall Parking Lot

Jersey City , NJ
280 Grove St, Jersey City, NJ 07302
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews Parking lot

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Metropark station

8 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

15 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

18 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

New Brunswick station

21 mi away
French and Albany Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Keyport and Jersey City. Straight-line distance: 21.36 mi (34.38 km).

Keyport

#1 Keyport

Town in Monmouth County, New Jersey

Population6,951
Coordinates40.4331600, -74.1995900
Altitude8
CountryUnited States
Jersey City

#2 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
Start: Maple Place (-74.199616, 40.433209)
End: Olean Avenue (-74.077772, 40.728219)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 52 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.14 gal
4.31 L · about $4.66
Round trip
$9.32
2.28 gal · 8.62 L
Estimated CO2
10.1 kg one way
Round trip: 20.3 kg / 45 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $4.66 $9.32
Mid-grade $4.60 $5.24 $10.49
Premium $4.95 $5.65 $11.30
Diesel $5.98 $6.82 $13.63

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Keyport and Jersey City. The current time is 07:01:32.

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.