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

The driving distance from Middlebush, NJ to Jersey City, NJ is about 37.1 miles (59.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 28.5 miles (45.9 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 EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
37.12 mi
00h 48m
Flight
28.55 mi
45.94 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
28.55 mi
Kilometers
45.94 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
37.12 mi
Kilometers
59.74 km
Drive Time
00h 48m

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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.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Jersey City
Sun, Nov 8, 7:25 PM EST
Return by in Middlebush
Sun, Nov 8, 8:14 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Middlebush
2026-11-08T18:36
Arrive Jersey City
Sun, Nov 8, 7:25 PM EST
Route Timing
00h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:49 AM to 10:49 AM EST

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

Leave by
4:52 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Middlebush
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
Woodbridge
NJ

Census-designated place in New Jersey, United States

From Middlebush
18.5 mi
00h 24m
To Jersey City
18.6 mi
00h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
43°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 3:00 AM EST
Wind
10 mph W
Destination
47°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 3:00 AM EST
Wind
20 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Olcott Street

    12 m · 8 sec · Olcott Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Amwell Road

    2967 ft · 59 sec · Amwell Road

  3. 3

    Turn straight

    86 m · 13 sec

  4. 4

    Turn slight right onto Cedar Grove Lane

    3 mi · 5 min · Cedar Grove Lane

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Easton Avenue

    1195 ft · 31 sec · Easton Avenue

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 287 South: Perth Amboy

    1885 ft · 46 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    10.3 mi · 12 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95, NJTP: New Jersey Turnpike

    2172 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

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

    80 m · 6 sec

  10. 10

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

    1616 ft · 39 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike

    17.4 mi · 22 min · New Jersey Turnpike

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on New Jersey Turnpike Eastern Spur

    1.1 mi · 1 min · New Jersey Turnpike Eastern Spur

  13. 13

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

    2138 ft · 59 sec

  14. 14

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

    98 m · 8 sec

  15. 15

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

    1290 ft · 31 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Lincoln Highway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Lincoln Highway

  17. 17

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

    1.1 km · 2 min

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Duncan Avenue

    2210 ft · 52 sec · Duncan Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Olean Avenue

    96 m · 14 sec · Olean Avenue

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Olean Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Middlebush 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
20 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
53.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New Jersey Turnpike
17.4 mi · 47%
I 287 South
10.6 mi · 29%
Cedar Grove Lane
3.03 mi · 8%
Lincoln Highway
1.49 mi · 4%
New Jersey Turnpike Eastern Spur
1.06 mi · 3%
US 1 Truck North
0.73 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

New Jersey Turnpike

Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike

17.4 mi · 00h 22m

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
00h 48m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.6 mi
28.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Woodbridge
00h 24m from Middlebush
Leave By
4:52 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Cloudy leaving Middlebush and Mostly Cloudy near Jersey City.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 37.1 miles (59.7 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?

Woodbridge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.5 miles from Middlebush and 18.6 miles from Jersey City.

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

The direct path is about 28.5 miles (45.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.6 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 4:52 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.32 one way or $10.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Woodbridge

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Woodbridge, 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 Woodbridge.

RAIL

Metropark station

4 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

New Brunswick station

15 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

18 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

22 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Middlebush and Jersey City. Straight-line distance: 28.55 mi (45.94 km).

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#1 Middlebush

Middlebush is a place in New Jersey, United States.

Population0
Coordinates40.4976000, -74.5293200
Altitude35
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: Olcott Street (-74.529395, 40.497621)
End: Olean Avenue (-74.077772, 40.728219)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 60 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.31 gal
4.96 L · about $5.32
Round trip
$10.65
2.62 gal · 9.92 L
Estimated CO2
11.6 kg one way
Round trip: 23.3 kg / 51 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.06 $5.32 $10.65
Mid-grade $4.69 $6.15 $12.30
Premium $5.01 $6.56 $13.12
Diesel $6.30 $8.26 $16.51

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 08, 2026

There is no time difference between Middlebush and Jersey City. The current time is 18:36:51.

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.