How far is Shrewsbury, NJ from Jersey City, NJ?
Fastest route
The distance between Shrewsbury, New Jersey 07702, and Jersey City, New Jersey, is approximately 44.1 miles (70.9 kilometers). The estimated travel time is around 58 minutes via Garden State Pkwy, I-95 N, and I-78 E/New Jersey Tpke Newark Bay Ext. Be aware that this route has tolls and may experience some traffic.
Directions
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🚗 Get on Garden State Pkwy: Head west on White St toward Broad St, then turn left onto Patterson Ave. Patterson Ave will turn right and become Clinton Pl. Finally, turn left onto Newman Springs Rd and use the right lane to take the ramp onto Garden State Pkwy (Toll road).
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🛣️ Follow Garden State Pkwy, I-95 N, and I-78 E/New Jersey Tpke Newark Bay Ext: Keep left at the fork to stay on Garden State Pkwy, then use the right two lanes to take exit 129 for I-95 N toward New York City (Toll road). Keep left at the fork and merge onto I-95 N (Toll road). Please note that parts of this road may be closed at certain times or days.
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🚘 Take exit 14-14A-14B-14C to merge onto I-78 E/New Jersey Tpke Newark Bay Ext toward Holland Tunnel (Toll road).
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🗺️ Take the Columbus Drive exit toward Jersey City (Toll road).
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🚙 Take Columbus Dr to your destination: Use the right lane to merge onto Center St, which will turn slightly right and become Columbus Dr. Finally, turn right onto Marin Blvd to reach your destination in Jersey City, New Jersey.
Tips & Suggestions
- 🛣️ Plan your trip according to traffic: Check traffic conditions before leaving and consider the time of day to minimize delays.
- 💰 Prepare for tolls: Make sure to have sufficient cash or an electronic toll-paying device for the toll roads.
- ⛽ Fuel up: Ensure your vehicle has enough gas for the journey.
- 🚗 Carpool: If possible, carpool with others to reduce expenses and environmental impact.
- 🚙 Stay alert and focused: Pay attention to the road and follow traffic signs and regulations for a safe trip.
- 📱 Use navigation apps: Utilize GPS or navigation apps to stay on track and find alternative routes if needed.
- 🚧 Check for road closures: Be aware of any possible road closures or construction that could affect your route.
Reverse, save, or send this route
This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.
This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 00h 53m.
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.
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 Shrewsbury and Jersey City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Shrewsbury and Jersey City.
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Start on White Street
69 m · 14 sec · White Street
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Turn right onto Broad Street
2945 ft · 56 sec · Broad Street
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Turn straight
96 m · 13 sec
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Continue on Newman Springs Road
1.9 mi · 3 min · Newman Springs Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward GSP Toll North
2680 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway
6.3 mi · 7 min · Garden State Parkway
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Take the exit slight left toward Crossover to Express Roadway
983 ft · 13 sec
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Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway
12.1 mi · 16 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 Shrewsbury 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
Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike
14 mi · 00h 18m
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 Shrewsbury 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 Shrewsbury to Jersey City?
The road trip is about 41.8 miles (67.2 km) and usually takes 00h 53m 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?
Fords is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.8 miles from Shrewsbury and 20.9 miles from Jersey City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 27.5 miles (44.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.3 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 4:44 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.31 one way or $12.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Shrewsbury and Sunny near Jersey City.
Stop Ideas Near Fords
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 Fords.
Metropark station
New Brunswick station
Newark Liberty International Airport
Pennsylvania Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Shrewsbury and Jersey City. Straight-line distance: 27.55 mi (44.34 km).
#1 Shrewsbury
Shrewsbury is a place in New Jersey, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.3295500, -74.0615300 |
| Altitude | 11 |
| 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: 67 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 31m |
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 | $4.30 | $6.31 | $12.63 |
| Mid-grade | $4.88 | $7.17 | $14.34 |
| Premium | $5.18 | $7.61 | $15.21 |
| Diesel | $6.32 | $9.29 | $18.57 |
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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