How far is Port Republic, NJ from Jersey City, NJ?
The driving distance from Port Republic, NJ to Jersey City, NJ is about 103.9 miles (167.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 86.2 miles (138.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 33m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 46m.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Port Republic and Jersey City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Port Republic and Jersey City.
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Start on Smithville-Port Republic Road
1 mi · 2 min · Smithville-Port Republic Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Chestnut Neck Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · Chestnut Neck Road
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Turn slight left onto New York Road
1615 ft · 27 sec · New York Road
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Take the ramp straight toward GSP North: Toms River
1489 ft · 20 sec
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Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway
4.9 mi · 6 min · Garden State Parkway
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Keep slight left to continue on Garden State Parkway
50.2 mi · 59 min · Garden State Parkway
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Keep slight left
2399 ft · 31 sec
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Continue on Garden State Parkway
25.1 mi · 31 min · Garden State Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 95, NJTP: New York City, Trenton
2199 ft · 48 sec
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Keep slight right
655 ft · 16 sec
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Continue straight
2500 ft · 1 min
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Continue on I 95 North, NJTP North: New York City
673 ft · 16 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 95 North, NJTP North: New York City
2694 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike
14 mi · 18 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 Port Republic 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.
Garden State Parkway
Keep slight left to continue on Garden State Parkway
50.2 mi · 00h 59m
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 Port Republic 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 Port Republic to Jersey City?
The road trip is about 103.9 miles (167.2 km) and usually takes 01h 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?
Ramtown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 51.9 miles from Port Republic and 52 miles from Jersey City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 86.2 miles (138.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.7 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 2:56 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.00 one way or $29.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Port Republic and Partly Sunny near Jersey City.
Stop Ideas Near Ramtown
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Ramtown.
Princeton Junction station
New Brunswick station
Metropark station
Trenton Transit Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Port Republic and Jersey City. Straight-line distance: 86.17 mi (138.68 km).
#1 Port Republic
City in New Jersey
| Population | 1,051 |
| Coordinates | 39.5206700, -74.4857100 |
| Altitude | 4 |
| 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: 167 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 04m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 43m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 17m |
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 | $4.09 | $15.00 | $29.99 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $16.88 | $33.76 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $18.18 | $36.36 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $21.95 | $43.89 |
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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