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

The driving distance from Morganville, NJ to Jersey City, NJ is about 33.2 miles (53.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 25.8 miles (41.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 32m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
33.16 mi
00h 46m
Flight
25.82 mi
41.56 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
25.82 mi
Kilometers
41.56 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
33.16 mi
Kilometers
53.36 km
Drive Time
00h 46m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Jersey City
Sun, Apr 19, 4:37 AM EDT
Return by in Morganville
Sun, Apr 19, 5:24 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Morganville
2026-04-19T03:51
Arrive Jersey City
Sun, Apr 19, 4:37 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:46 AM to 10:46 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:58 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Morganville
9:30 PM EDT
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
Port Reading
NJ

Census-designated place in New Jersey, United States

From Morganville
16.6 mi
00h 23m
To Jersey City
16.6 mi
00h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W
Destination
58°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 15 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    3222 ft · 57 sec

  2. 2

    Continue straight

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  3. 3

    Continue on Main Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Ravine Drive

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Ravine Drive

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Morristown Road

    1195 ft · 36 sec · Morristown Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Matawan Road

    3028 ft · 1 min · Matawan Road

  7. 7

    Take the ramp left

    1175 ft · 39 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

    7.9 mi · 11 min · Garden State Parkway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95, NJTP: New York City, Trenton

    2199 ft · 48 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right

    655 ft · 16 sec

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    2500 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

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

    673 ft · 16 sec

  13. 13

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

    2694 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike

    14 mi · 18 min · New Jersey Turnpike

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on New Jersey Turnpike Eastern Spur

    1.1 mi · 1 min · New Jersey Turnpike Eastern Spur

  16. 16

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

    2138 ft · 59 sec

  17. 17

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

    98 m · 8 sec

  18. 18

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

    1290 ft · 31 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto Lincoln Highway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Lincoln Highway

  20. 20

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

    1.1 km · 2 min

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Duncan Avenue

    2210 ft · 52 sec · Duncan Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Olean Avenue

    96 m · 14 sec · Olean Avenue

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Olean Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Morganville 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
23 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
69.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New Jersey Turnpike
14 mi · 42%
Garden State Parkway
7.87 mi · 24%
Lincoln Highway
1.49 mi · 4%
Ravine Drive
1.39 mi · 4%
New Jersey Turnpike Eastern Spur
1.06 mi · 3%
I 95
1.01 mi · 3%
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 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 46m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.4 mi
25.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Port Reading
00h 23m from Morganville
Leave By
4:58 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Morganville 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 Morganville to Jersey City?

The road trip is about 33.2 miles (53.4 km) and usually takes 00h 46m 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?

Port Reading is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.6 miles from Morganville and 16.6 miles from Jersey City.

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

The direct path is about 25.8 miles (41.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.4 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 4:58 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.78 one way or $9.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Morganville and Rain Showers Likely near Jersey City.

Stop Ideas Near Port Reading

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 Port Reading and the surrounding midpoint area.
West Orange Town Hall
Scenic stop 14.7 mi away

West Orange Town Hall

West Orange , NJ
66 Main St, West Orange, NJ 07052
Rating 4.1/5 16 reviews Park
City of Elizabeth
Meeting point 7.2 mi away

City of Elizabeth

Elizabeth , NJ
50 Winfield Scott Plaza, Elizabeth, NJ 07201
Rating 4.5/5 65 reviews City Hall
City Hall
Nearby stop 12.4 mi away

City Hall

Newark , NJ
Broad St, Newark, NJ 07102
Rating 4.2/5 11 reviews Bus stop

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Port Reading.

RAIL

Metropark station

6 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

17 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

New Brunswick station

18 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

20 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Morganville and Jersey City. Straight-line distance: 25.82 mi (41.56 km).

Morganville

#1 Morganville

City in Clay County, Kansas, United States of America

Population5,040
Coordinates40.3765000, -74.2443100
Altitude48
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: NJ 79 (-74.244422, 40.376532)
End: Olean Avenue (-74.077772, 40.728219)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 53 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.17 gal
4.43 L · about $4.78
Round trip
$9.56
2.34 gal · 8.86 L
Estimated CO2
10.4 kg one way
Round trip: 20.8 kg / 46 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $4.78 $9.56
Mid-grade $4.60 $5.38 $10.76
Premium $4.95 $5.80 $11.59
Diesel $5.98 $7.00 $13.99

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Morganville and Jersey City. The current time is 03:51:32.

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.