How far is Kingston Estates, NJ from Jersey City, NJ?

The driving distance from Kingston Estates, NJ to Jersey City, NJ is about 79.7 miles (128.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 73.4 miles (118.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 51m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
79.7 mi
01h 25m
Flight
73.41 mi
118.14 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
73.41 mi
Kilometers
118.14 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
79.7 mi
Kilometers
128.27 km
Drive Time
01h 25m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Jersey City
Fri, Nov 6, 11:35 PM EST
Return by in Kingston Estates
Sat, Nov 7, 1:01 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kingston Estates
2026-11-06T22:09
Arrive Jersey City
Fri, Nov 6, 11:35 PM EST
Route Timing
01h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:26 AM to 11:26 AM EST

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:38 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Kingston Estates
9:30 PM EST
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Cranbury
NJ

Township of New Jersey

From Kingston Estates
39.8 mi
00h 42m
To Jersey City
40 mi
00h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
49°F
Tonight

Slight Chance Light Rain then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 7:00 PM EST
Wind
5 to 10 mph W
Destination
68°F
Today

Heavy Rain

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 9:00 AM EST
Wind
5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Kingston Estates and Jersey City.

  1. 1

    Start on Hastings Road

    36 m · 7 sec · Hastings Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Chapel Avenue East

    2929 ft · 1 min · Chapel Avenue East

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North Kings Highway

    1.2 km · 1 min · North Kings Highway

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Church Road

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Church Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Fellowship Road

    1908 ft · 48 sec · Fellowship Road

  6. 6

    Turn right

    40 m · 2 sec

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward NJTP: New Jersey Turnpike

    2639 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on NJTP North: New York

    2795 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike

    14.6 mi · 17 min · New Jersey Turnpike

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on New Jersey Turnpike

    56.4 mi · 1 hr 7 min · New Jersey Turnpike

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on New Jersey Turnpike Eastern Spur

    1.1 mi · 1 min · New Jersey Turnpike Eastern Spur

  12. 12

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

    2138 ft · 59 sec

  13. 13

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

    98 m · 8 sec

  14. 14

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

    1290 ft · 31 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Lincoln Highway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Lincoln Highway

  16. 16

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

    1.1 km · 2 min

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Duncan Avenue

    2210 ft · 52 sec · Duncan Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Olean Avenue

    96 m · 14 sec · Olean Avenue

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Olean Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
19 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New Jersey Turnpike
70.9 mi · 89%
Lincoln Highway
1.49 mi · 2%
Church Road
1.46 mi · 2%
New Jersey Turnpike Eastern Spur
1.06 mi · 1%
North Kings Highway
0.75 mi · 1%
US 1 Truck North
0.73 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

New Jersey Turnpike

Keep slight right to continue on New Jersey Turnpike

56.4 mi · 01h 07m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 25m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.3 mi
73.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cranbury
00h 42m from Kingston Estates
Leave By
3:38 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Light Rain then Mostly Cloudy leaving Kingston Estates and Heavy Rain near Jersey City.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Kingston Estates to Jersey City?

The road trip is about 79.7 miles (128.3 km) and usually takes 01h 25m 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?

Cranbury is a useful midpoint, sitting about 39.8 miles from Kingston Estates and 40 miles from Jersey City.

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

The direct path is about 73.4 miles (118.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.3 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:38 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.51 one way or $23.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Light Rain then Mostly Cloudy around Kingston Estates and Heavy Rain near Jersey City.

Stop Ideas Near Cranbury

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Cranbury, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Princeton Junction station

9 mi away
2 Wallace Road
RAIL

New Brunswick station

21 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Trenton Transit Center

23 mi away
72 South Clinton Avenue
RAIL

Metropark station

32 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kingston Estates and Jersey City. Straight-line distance: 73.41 mi (118.14 km).

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#1 Kingston Estates

Kingston Estates is a place in New Jersey, United States.

Population0
Coordinates39.9237200, -74.9879500
Altitude11
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: Hastings Road (-74.987883, 39.923712)
End: Olean Avenue (-74.077772, 40.728219)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 128 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 59m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.81 gal
10.65 L · about $11.51
Round trip
$23.02
5.62 gal · 21.3 L
Estimated CO2
25 kg one way
Round trip: 49.9 kg / 110 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.10 $11.51 $23.02
Mid-grade $4.72 $13.27 $26.54
Premium $5.04 $14.16 $28.32
Diesel $6.33 $17.80 $35.59

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 · Nov 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Kingston Estates and Jersey City. The current time is 22:09:58.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.