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

The driving distance from Oradell, NJ to Jersey City, NJ is about 23.3 miles (37.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 16.1 miles (25.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 18m 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
23.3 mi
00h 39m
Flight
16.07 mi
25.87 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
16.07 mi
Kilometers
25.87 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
23.3 mi
Kilometers
37.5 km
Drive Time
00h 39m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Jersey City
Sat, Apr 18, 12:05 PM EDT
Return by in Oradell
Sat, Apr 18, 12:44 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Oradell
2026-04-18T11:26
Arrive Jersey City
Sat, Apr 18, 12:05 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:39 AM to 7:39 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:12 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Oradell
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
Carlstadt
NJ

Borough in Bergen County, New Jersey

From Oradell
10.7 mi
00h 19m
To Jersey City
12.6 mi
00h 19m

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
3 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 Oradell and Jersey City.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Lotus Avenue

    61 m · 11 sec · Lotus Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Seminole Street

    1161 ft · 53 sec · Seminole Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Oradell Avenue

    1.2 km · 1 min · Oradell Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Forest Avenue

    3.3 mi · 5 min · Forest Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on Maywood Avenue

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Maywood Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Essex Street

    1624 ft · 31 sec · Essex Street

  7. 7

    Take the ramp right

    806 ft · 22 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    6.3 mi · 7 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit straight toward NJ 3 East: New York

    1990 ft · 49 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    4.2 mi · 5 min

  11. 11

    Continue on Tonnelle Avenue

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Tonnelle Avenue

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Tonnelle Avenue

    1.1 km · 2 min · Tonnelle Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn right onto John F. Kennedy Boulevard

    2990 ft · 1 min · John F. Kennedy Boulevard

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Duncan Avenue

    1599 ft · 44 sec · Duncan Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Olean Avenue

    96 m · 14 sec · Olean Avenue

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Olean Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Oradell 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
16 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
68.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Essex Street
6.77 mi · 29%
NJ 3 East
4.56 mi · 20%
Forest Avenue
3.31 mi · 14%
Tonnelle Avenue
3.21 mi · 14%
Maywood Avenue
1.69 mi · 7%
Oradell Avenue
0.75 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Essex Street

Merge slight left

6.31 mi · 00h 07m

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 39m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.2 mi
16.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Carlstadt
00h 19m from Oradell
Leave By
7:12 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Oradell 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 Oradell to Jersey City?

The road trip is about 23.3 miles (37.5 km) and usually takes 00h 39m 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?

Carlstadt is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.7 miles from Oradell and 12.6 miles from Jersey City.

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

The direct path is about 16.1 miles (25.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.2 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 7:12 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.35 one way or $6.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Carlstadt

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 Carlstadt and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Parking Lot
Scenic stop 8.5 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 9.4 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 8.5 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 9.4 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 Carlstadt.

RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

13 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

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

Newark Liberty International Airport

17 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Yonkers station

19 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Oradell and Jersey City. Straight-line distance: 16.07 mi (25.87 km).

Oradell

#1 Oradell

Town/borough in New Jersey, USA

Population8,094
Coordinates40.9587100, -74.0368100
Altitude27
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: Lotus Avenue (-74.036695, 40.95895)
End: Olean Avenue (-74.077772, 40.728219)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 38 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.82 gal
3.11 L · about $3.35
Round trip
$6.70
1.64 gal · 6.22 L
Estimated CO2
7.3 kg one way
Round trip: 14.6 kg / 32 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $3.35 $6.70
Mid-grade $4.60 $3.77 $7.54
Premium $4.95 $4.06 $8.12
Diesel $5.98 $4.90 $9.81

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 Oradell and Jersey City. The current time is 11:26:36.

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.