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

The driving distance from Roebling, NJ to Jersey City, NJ is about 64.1 miles (103.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 56.4 miles (90.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 19m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
64.06 mi
01h 09m
Flight
56.38 mi
90.73 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
56.38 mi
Kilometers
90.73 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
64.06 mi
Kilometers
103.1 km
Drive Time
01h 09m

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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 01h 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Jersey City
Sun, Nov 8, 6:57 PM EST
Return by in Roebling
Sun, Nov 8, 8:07 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Roebling
2026-11-08T17:47
Arrive Jersey City
Sun, Nov 8, 6:57 PM EST
Route Timing
01h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:10 AM to 11:10 AM EST

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:10 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Roebling
9:30 PM EST
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
East Brunswick
NJ

Township in Middlesex County, New Jersey

From Roebling
32.2 mi
00h 34m
To Jersey City
31.9 mi
00h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
43°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 3:00 AM EST
Wind
10 mph W
Destination
47°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 3:00 AM EST
Wind
20 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Hornberger Avenue

    1109 ft · 38 sec · Hornberger Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Delaware Avenue

    1.2 km · 1 min · Delaware Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Burlington-Bordentown Road

    2214 ft · 38 sec · Burlington-Bordentown Road

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95 Toll, NJTP Toll, PATP: New Jersey Turnpike

    2897 ft · 2 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North, NJTP North: New York City, Camden

    1.1 km · 2 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike Pennsylvania Extension

    2.6 mi · 3 min · New Jersey Turnpike Pennsylvania Extension

  7. 7

    Keep slight right

    54.8 mi · 1 hr 5 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on New Jersey Turnpike Eastern Spur

    1.1 mi · 1 min · New Jersey Turnpike Eastern Spur

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 1 North Truck, US 9 North Truck: Newark, Jersey City

    2138 ft · 59 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on US 1 Truck North, US 9 Truck North: Jersey City, Doremus Avenue

    98 m · 8 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on US 1 North Truck, US 9 North Truck: Jersey City

    1290 ft · 31 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Lincoln Highway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Lincoln Highway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight left toward US 1 Truck North, US 9 Truck North

    1.1 km · 2 min

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Duncan Avenue

    2210 ft · 52 sec · Duncan Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn left 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 Roebling and Jersey City.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
16 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New Jersey Turnpike Pennsylvania Extension
57.4 mi · 90%
Lincoln Highway
1.49 mi · 2%
New Jersey Turnpike Eastern Spur
1.06 mi · 2%
US 1 Truck North
0.73 mi · 1%
Delaware Avenue
0.72 mi · 1%
I 95 North
0.66 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

New Jersey Turnpike Pennsylvania Extension

Keep slight right

54.8 mi · 01h 05m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 09m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.7 mi
56.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
East Brunswick
00h 34m from Roebling
Leave By
4:10 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Cloudy leaving Roebling and Mostly Cloudy near Jersey City.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Roebling to Jersey City?

The road trip is about 64.1 miles (103.1 km) and usually takes 01h 09m 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?

East Brunswick is a useful midpoint, sitting about 32.2 miles from Roebling and 31.9 miles from Jersey City.

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

The direct path is about 56.4 miles (90.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.7 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:10 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.18 one way or $18.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Roebling and Mostly Cloudy near Jersey City.

Stop Ideas Near East Brunswick

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around East Brunswick, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to East Brunswick.

RAIL

New Brunswick station

8 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Metropark station

17 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

Princeton Junction station

21 mi away
2 Wallace Road
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

36 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Roebling and Jersey City. Straight-line distance: 56.38 mi (90.73 km).

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#1 Roebling

Roebling is a place in New Jersey, United States.

Population0
Coordinates40.1159400, -74.7862700
Altitude14
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: Hornberger Avenue (-74.786254, 40.115813)
End: Olean Avenue (-74.077772, 40.728219)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 103 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 54m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 47m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.26 gal
8.56 L · about $9.18
Round trip
$18.36
4.52 gal · 17.12 L
Estimated CO2
20.1 kg one way
Round trip: 40.2 kg / 89 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.06 $9.18 $18.36
Mid-grade $4.69 $10.61 $21.21
Premium $5.01 $11.32 $22.64
Diesel $6.30 $14.24 $28.49

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 · Nov 08, 2026

There is no time difference between Roebling and Jersey City. The current time is 17:47:34.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.