How far is Olivet, NJ from Jersey City, NJ?
The driving distance from Olivet, NJ to Jersey City, NJ is about 109 miles (175.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 01m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 99.4 miles (160 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 03m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 02h 01m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Burlington, New Jersey
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Olivet and Jersey City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Olivet and Jersey City.
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Start on Upper Neck Road
23 m · 5 sec · Upper Neck Road
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Turn right onto Centerton Road
62 m · 6 sec · Centerton Road
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Turn right onto Buck Road
7.4 mi · 11 min · Buck Road
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Take the ramp slight left toward NJ 55 North: Bellmawr
1793 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway
12.9 mi · 16 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Deptford, Almonesson
1766 ft · 29 sec
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Continue on Deptford Center Road
3040 ft · 1 min · Deptford Center Road
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Turn left onto Hurffville Road
1 km · 1 min · Hurffville Road
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Continue on Clements Bridge Road
1760 ft · 45 sec · Clements Bridge Road
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Keep slight left to continue on West Clements Bridge Road
1.3 km · 2 min · West Clements Bridge Road
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Turn left onto Black Horse Pike
1.3 km · 2 min · Black Horse Pike
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Take the ramp straight toward NJTP Toll: New Jersey Turnpike
1378 ft · 33 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on NJTP North: New York
2915 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike
23.1 mi · 27 min · New Jersey Turnpike
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Keep slight right to continue on New Jersey Turnpike
56.4 mi · 1 hr 7 min · New Jersey Turnpike
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Keep slight right to continue on New Jersey Turnpike Eastern Spur
1.1 mi · 1 min · New Jersey Turnpike Eastern Spur
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Take the exit slight right toward US 1 North Truck, US 9 North Truck: Newark, Jersey City
2138 ft · 59 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 1 Truck North, US 9 Truck North: Jersey City, Doremus Avenue
98 m · 8 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 1 North Truck, US 9 North Truck: Jersey City
1290 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left onto Lincoln Highway
1.5 mi · 2 min · Lincoln Highway
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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 Olivet and Jersey City.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
New Jersey Turnpike
Keep slight right to continue on New Jersey Turnpike
56.4 mi · 01h 07m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Olivet 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 Olivet to Jersey City?
The road trip is about 109 miles (175.4 km) and usually takes 02h 01m 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?
Bordentown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 54.4 miles from Olivet and 54.6 miles from Jersey City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 99.4 miles (160 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.6 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 2:26 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.77 one way or $31.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Olivet and Sunny near Jersey City.
Stop Ideas Near Bordentown
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Old City Hall
Trenton City Hall
Fieldsboro Town Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Bordentown.
Trenton Transit Center
Princeton Junction station
Cornwells Heights
Pennsauken, NJ
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Olivet and Jersey City. Straight-line distance: 99.41 mi (159.99 km).
#1 Olivet
Olivet is a place in New Jersey, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 39.5481700, -75.1546300 |
| Altitude | 34 |
| 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: 175 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 43m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 10m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 49m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 33m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 21m |
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 | $4.10 | $15.77 | $31.54 |
| Mid-grade | $4.72 | $18.18 | $36.37 |
| Premium | $5.04 | $19.40 | $38.80 |
| Diesel | $6.33 | $24.38 | $48.76 |
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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