How far is Mendham, NJ from Jersey City, NJ?
The driving distance from Mendham, NJ to Jersey City, NJ is about 33.7 miles (54.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 27.6 miles (44.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 36m 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.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 48m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Union County, New Jersey, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Mendham and Jersey City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mendham and Jersey City.
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Start on Mendham Road
4.2 mi · 6 min · Mendham Road
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Continue on Washington-Mendham Road E. (Old Rt. 24)
1.6 mi · 2 min · Washington-Mendham Road E. (Old Rt. 24)
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Continue on Mendham Avenue (Old Rt. 24)
1737 ft · 29 sec · Mendham Avenue (Old Rt. 24)
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Continue on Washington Street
1.2 km · 2 min · Washington Street
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Keep slight left to continue on West Park Place
35 m · 4 sec · West Park Place
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Continue on South Park Place
122 m · 9 sec · South Park Place
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Continue on Morris Street
153 m · 10 sec · Morris Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Morris Street
16 m · 1 sec · Morris Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Morris Street
2605 ft · 54 sec · Morris Street
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Continue on Morris Avenue
1.1 km · 1 min · Morris Avenue
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Continue on Columbia Road
1.6 km · 2 min · Columbia Road
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Continue on Columbia Turnpike
1507 ft · 30 sec · Columbia Turnpike
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Take the ramp slight right toward NJ 24 East: Springfield
2415 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
7.6 mi · 9 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 78 East: Holland Tunnel, New York City, Newark
1877 ft · 29 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 78 East Local: Newark
1220 ft · 17 sec
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Merge slight right onto Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
6.6 mi · 8 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 Mendham and Jersey City.
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.
NJ 24 East
Merge slight left
7.64 mi · 00h 09m
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Mendham and Rain Showers Likely near Jersey City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Mendham to Jersey City?
The road trip is about 33.7 miles (54.3 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?
Summit is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.3 miles from Mendham and 17.4 miles from Jersey City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 27.6 miles (44.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.1 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 4:54 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.86 one way or $9.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Mendham and Rain Showers Likely near Jersey City.
Stop Ideas Near Summit
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Summit.
Newark Liberty International Airport
Pennsylvania Station
Metropark station
New Brunswick station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Mendham and Jersey City. Straight-line distance: 27.58 mi (44.38 km).
#1 Mendham
Borough in Morris County, New Jersey
| Population | 4,836 |
| Coordinates | 40.7759300, -74.6007100 |
| Altitude | 187 |
| 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: 54 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 25m |
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 | $4.86 | $9.72 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $5.47 | $10.95 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $5.90 | $11.79 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $7.12 | $14.23 |
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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