How far is Lebanon, NJ from Jersey City, NJ?
The driving distance from Lebanon, NJ to Jersey City, NJ is about 43.7 miles (70.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 40.2 miles (64.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 37m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 00h 48m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Township in Union County, New Jersey
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lebanon and Jersey City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lebanon and Jersey City.
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Start on Main Street
50 m · 10 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto Cokesbury Road
1630 ft · 55 sec · Cokesbury Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 78 East
1365 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left onto Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
10.7 mi · 12 min · Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
16.6 mi · 19 min · Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
7.8 mi · 9 min · Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
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Take the exit slight left toward I 78 East: Holland Tunnel, New York City
2150 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left onto Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
1.1 km · 56 sec · Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward NJTP, I 95, US 1-9, NJ 21, US 22: Port Newark
1328 ft · 21 sec
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Merge slight right onto Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
1.2 km · 1 min · Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 1-9 North: Frontage Road
1330 ft · 45 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 1-9 North
1182 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left
2.1 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 1-9 Truck North, I 95, NJTP: Jersey City, New Jersey Turnpike
1452 ft · 25 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 1, US 9 North
2 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight left toward US 1 Truck North, US 9 Truck North
1.1 km · 2 min
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Turn right onto Duncan Avenue
2210 ft · 52 sec · Duncan Avenue
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Turn left onto Olean Avenue
96 m · 14 sec · Olean Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Olean Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lebanon and Jersey City.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
Keep slight right to continue on Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
16.6 mi · 00h 19m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Lebanon and Partly Sunny near Jersey City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lebanon to Jersey City?
The road trip is about 43.7 miles (70.3 km) and usually takes 00h 48m 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?
Berkeley Heights is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.8 miles from Lebanon and 21.9 miles from Jersey City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 40.2 miles (64.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.5 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:52 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.29 one way or $12.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Lebanon and Partly Sunny near Jersey City.
Stop Ideas Near Berkeley Heights
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
West Orange Town Hall
City Hall - City of Newark
City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Berkeley Heights.
Metropark station
Newark Liberty International Airport
New Brunswick station
Pennsylvania Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lebanon and Jersey City. Straight-line distance: 40.18 mi (64.66 km).
#1 Lebanon
Township in Hunterdon County, New Jersey, United States
| Population | 1,638 |
| Coordinates | 40.6417700, -74.8360000 |
| Altitude | 81 |
| Country | United States |
#2 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 |
End: Olean Avenue (-74.077772, 40.728219)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 70 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 32m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.09 | $6.29 | $12.58 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $7.08 | $14.16 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $7.63 | $15.26 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $9.21 | $18.42 |
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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