How far is Prospect Park, NJ from Jersey City, NJ?
The driving distance from Prospect Park, NJ to Jersey City, NJ is about 20.9 miles (33.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 15.3 miles (24.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 16m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 38m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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.
Township of New Jersey
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Prospect Park and Jersey City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Prospect Park and Jersey City.
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Start on Wagaraw Boulevard
1208 ft · 59 sec · Wagaraw Boulevard
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Haledon Avenue
103 m · 8 sec · Haledon Avenue
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Turn right onto Burhans Avenue
2099 ft · 1 min · Burhans Avenue
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Turn left onto Belmont Avenue
2252 ft · 51 sec · Belmont Avenue
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Turn left onto West Broadway
2728 ft · 52 sec · West Broadway
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Turn right onto Main Street
1613 ft · 37 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Ward Street
121 m · 9 sec · Ward Street
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Continue on Oliver Street
942 ft · 18 sec · Oliver Street
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Turn slight left
4.2 mi · 5 min
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Take the ramp slight right toward NJTP
1357 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left onto State Route 3
9.6 mi · 11 min · State Route 3
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Continue on Tonnelle Avenue
2.5 mi · 3 min · Tonnelle Avenue
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Keep slight left to continue on Tonnelle Avenue
1.1 km · 2 min · Tonnelle Avenue
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Turn right onto John F. Kennedy Boulevard
2990 ft · 1 min · John F. Kennedy Boulevard
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Turn right onto Duncan Avenue
1599 ft · 44 sec · Duncan Avenue
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Turn right 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 Prospect Park and Jersey City.
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.
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.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Prospect Park and Mostly Sunny near Jersey City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Prospect Park to Jersey City?
The road trip is about 20.9 miles (33.7 km) and usually takes 00h 38m 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?
Lyndhurst is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.2 miles from Prospect Park and 10.7 miles from Jersey City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 15.3 miles (24.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.6 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:14 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.00 one way or $6.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Prospect Park and Mostly Sunny near Jersey City.
Stop Ideas Near Lyndhurst
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lyndhurst.
Pennsylvania Station
Newark Liberty International Airport
Pennsylvania Station
Yonkers station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Prospect Park and Jersey City. Straight-line distance: 15.29 mi (24.61 km).
#1 Prospect Park
Prospect Park is a place in New Jersey, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.9370400, -74.1743100 |
| Altitude | 66 |
| 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: 34 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 15m |
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 | $4.06 | $3.00 | $6.00 |
| Mid-grade | $4.69 | $3.47 | $6.94 |
| Premium | $5.00 | $3.70 | $7.40 |
| Diesel | $6.30 | $4.66 | $9.32 |
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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