How far is North Haledon, NJ from Jersey City, NJ?

The driving distance from North Haledon, NJ to Jersey City, NJ is about 22.5 miles (36.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 16.7 miles (26.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 24m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
22.52 mi
00h 42m
Flight
16.67 mi
26.83 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
16.67 mi
Kilometers
26.83 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
22.52 mi
Kilometers
36.25 km
Drive Time
00h 42m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Jersey City
Sat, Apr 18, 12:08 PM EDT
Return by in North Haledon
Sat, Apr 18, 12:50 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave North Haledon
2026-04-18T11:26
Arrive Jersey City
Sat, Apr 18, 12:08 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:42 AM to 7:42 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:06 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in North Haledon
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Nutley
NJ

Township in Essex County, New Jersey, United States

From North Haledon
10.9 mi
00h 21m
To Jersey City
11.6 mi
00h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph E
Destination
64°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 12 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between North Haledon and Jersey City.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    100 m · 29 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left

    112 m · 29 sec

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right

    584 ft · 48 sec

  4. 4

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

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Belmont Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn left onto West Broadway

    2728 ft · 52 sec · West Broadway

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1613 ft · 37 sec · Main Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Ward Street

    121 m · 9 sec · Ward Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Oliver Street

    942 ft · 18 sec · Oliver Street

  9. 9

    Turn slight left

    4.2 mi · 5 min

  10. 10

    Take the ramp slight right toward NJTP

    1357 ft · 37 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto State Route 3

    9.6 mi · 11 min · State Route 3

  12. 12

    Continue on Tonnelle Avenue

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Tonnelle Avenue

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Tonnelle Avenue

    1.1 km · 2 min · Tonnelle Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn right onto John F. Kennedy Boulevard

    2990 ft · 1 min · John F. Kennedy Boulevard

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Duncan Avenue

    1599 ft · 44 sec · Duncan Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Olean Avenue

    96 m · 14 sec · Olean Avenue

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Olean Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between North Haledon 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
17 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
75.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Route 3
9.61 mi · 43%
Tonnelle Avenue
3.21 mi · 14%
Belmont Avenue
2.22 mi · 10%
John F. Kennedy Boulevard
0.57 mi · 3%
West Broadway
0.52 mi · 2%
Main Street
0.31 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

State Route 3

Merge slight left onto State Route 3

9.61 mi · 00h 11m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 42m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.8 mi
16.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Nutley
00h 21m from North Haledon
Leave By
7:06 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving North Haledon 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 North Haledon to Jersey City?

The road trip is about 22.5 miles (36.2 km) and usually takes 00h 42m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Nutley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.9 miles from North Haledon and 11.6 miles from Jersey City.

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

The direct path is about 16.7 miles (26.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.8 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:06 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.27 one way or $6.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around North Haledon and Partly Sunny near Jersey City.

Stop Ideas Near Nutley

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 Nutley and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Parking Lot
Scenic stop 9.1 mi away

City Hall Parking Lot

Jersey City , NJ
280 Grove St, Jersey City, NJ 07302
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews Parking lot
#Artlook New York City Hall Wedding Photographer
Practical stop 10.6 mi away

#Artlook New York City Hall Wedding Photographer

New York , NY
141 Worth St, New York, NY 10013
Rating 5.0/5 13 reviews Photographer,Photography service,Photography studio,Wedding photographer
City Hall Personnel Office
Meeting point 7 mi away

City Hall Personnel Office

Newark , NJ
920 Broad St, Newark, NJ 07102
Rating 5.0/5 5 reviews City government office
Diamond City Hall Photography
Nearby stop 10.6 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 Nutley.

RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

10 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

13 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

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

Yonkers station

25 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between North Haledon and Jersey City. Straight-line distance: 16.67 mi (26.83 km).

North Haledon

#1 North Haledon

Borough of New Jersey, United States

Population8,362
Coordinates40.9551000, -74.1859800
Altitude74
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: Dawn Avenue (-74.186443, 40.955823)
End: Olean Avenue (-74.077772, 40.728219)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 36 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.8 gal
3.01 L · about $3.27
Round trip
$6.54
1.6 gal · 6.02 L
Estimated CO2
7.1 kg one way
Round trip: 14.2 kg / 31 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $3.27 $6.54
Mid-grade $4.60 $3.68 $7.36
Premium $4.95 $3.96 $7.93
Diesel $5.98 $4.78 $9.57

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between North Haledon and Jersey City. The current time is 11:26:40.

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.