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

The driving distance from Navesink, NJ to Jersey City, NJ is about 41.5 miles (66.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 22.8 miles (36.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 53m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
41.52 mi
00h 56m
Flight
22.81 mi
36.71 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
22.81 mi
Kilometers
36.71 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
41.52 mi
Kilometers
66.82 km
Drive Time
00h 56m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Jersey City
Fri, Apr 10, 7:12 PM EDT
Return by in Navesink
Fri, Apr 10, 8:09 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Navesink
2026-04-10T18:15
Arrive Jersey City
Fri, Apr 10, 7:12 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:57 AM to 10:57 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:36 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Navesink
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
Bayonne
NJ

The most populous city in Hudson County, New Jersey.

From Navesink
11.4 mi
00h 28m
To Jersey City
30.1 mi
00h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Today

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 10 10:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S
Destination
61°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 10 12:00 PM EDT
Wind
8 to 13 mph S

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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

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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 56m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.7 mi
22.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bayonne
00h 28m from Navesink
Leave By
4:36 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Navesink and Sunny near Jersey City.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 41.5 miles (66.8 km) and usually takes 00h 56m 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?

Bayonne is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.4 miles from Navesink and 30.1 miles from Jersey City.

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

The direct path is about 22.8 miles (36.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.7 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 4:36 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.01 one way or $12.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Navesink and Sunny near Jersey City.

Stop Ideas Near Bayonne

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 Bayonne and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Parking Lot
Scenic stop 10.7 mi away

City Hall Parking Lot

Jersey City , NJ
280 Grove St, Jersey City, NJ 07302
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews Parking lot
The Yard: City Hall Park NYC
Practical stop 10.5 mi away

The Yard: City Hall Park NYC

New York , NY
116 Nassau St, New York, NY 10038
Rating 4.8/5 45 reviews Office space rental agency,Business to business service,Conference center,Coworking space,Event venue,Executive suite rental agency,Virtual office rental
CITY HALL LOBBY
Meeting point 12 mi away

CITY HALL LOBBY

Hoboken , NJ
94 Washington St, Hoboken, NJ 07030
Rating 4.8/5 8 reviews City Hall
Diamond City Hall Photography
Nearby stop 10.8 mi away

Diamond City Hall Photography

New York , NY
141 Worth St, New York, NY 10013
Rating 5.0/5 53 reviews Wedding photographer

Transit and Meeting Points

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

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Newark Liberty International Airport

8 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

8 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

14 mi away
8th Ave 31st Street / 8th Ave 33rd Street
RAIL

Metropark station

21 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Navesink and Jersey City. Straight-line distance: 22.81 mi (36.71 km).

Navesink

#1 Navesink

Census designated place

Population2,020
Coordinates40.3995500, -74.0354200
Altitude20
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: Navesink Avenue (-74.035396, 40.399554)
End: Olean Avenue (-74.077772, 40.728219)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 67 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.47 gal
5.55 L · about $6.01
Round trip
$12.01
2.94 gal · 11.1 L
Estimated CO2
13.1 kg one way
Round trip: 26.1 kg / 58 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $6.01 $12.01
Mid-grade $4.60 $6.76 $13.52
Premium $4.95 $7.28 $14.56
Diesel $5.98 $8.79 $17.58

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 10, 2026

There is no time difference between Navesink and Jersey City. The current time is 18:15:47.

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.