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

The driving distance from Springdale, NJ to Jersey City, NJ is about 80.1 miles (128.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 73.8 miles (118.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 48m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
Trip Tools

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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.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
80.11 mi
01h 24m
Flight
73.79 mi
118.76 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
73.79 mi
Kilometers
118.76 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
80.11 mi
Kilometers
128.93 km
Drive Time
01h 24m

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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 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Jersey City
Tue, Nov 10, 3:31 PM EST
Return by in Springdale
Tue, Nov 10, 4:55 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Springdale
2026-11-10T14:07
Arrive Jersey City
Tue, Nov 10, 3:31 PM EST
Route Timing
01h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:24 AM to 11:24 AM EST

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

Leave by
3:42 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Springdale
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
Cranbury
NJ

Township of New Jersey

From Springdale
39.5 mi
00h 42m
To Jersey City
40.6 mi
00h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Today

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Nov 10 8:00 AM EST
Wind
5 to 15 mph SW
Destination
63°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Nov 10 6:00 AM EST
Wind
8 to 13 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Marlton Pike

    32 m · 2 sec · Marlton Pike

  2. 2

    Turn right

    21 m · 10 sec

  3. 3

    Turn right

    82 m · 20 sec

  4. 4

    Turn right

    22 m · 7 sec

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Springdale Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Springdale Road

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Church Road

    2687 ft · 47 sec · Church Road

  7. 7

    Turn left

    2281 ft · 44 sec

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    60 m · 3 sec

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward NJTP

    1422 ft · 38 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on NJTP North: New York

    2795 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike

    14.6 mi · 17 min · New Jersey Turnpike

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on New Jersey Turnpike

    56.4 mi · 1 hr 7 min · New Jersey Turnpike

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on New Jersey Turnpike Eastern Spur

    1.1 mi · 1 min · New Jersey Turnpike Eastern Spur

  14. 14

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

    2138 ft · 59 sec

  15. 15

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

    98 m · 8 sec

  16. 16

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

    1290 ft · 31 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Lincoln Highway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Lincoln Highway

  18. 18

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

    1.1 km · 2 min

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Duncan Avenue

    2210 ft · 52 sec · Duncan Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Olean Avenue

    96 m · 14 sec · Olean Avenue

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Olean Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Springdale 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
21 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New Jersey Turnpike
70.9 mi · 89%
Springdale Road
1.71 mi · 2%
Lincoln Highway
1.49 mi · 2%
New Jersey Turnpike Eastern Spur
1.06 mi · 1%
US 1 Truck North
0.73 mi · 1%
US 1 North Truck
0.65 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

New Jersey Turnpike

Keep slight right to continue on New Jersey Turnpike

56.4 mi · 01h 07m

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 24m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.3 mi
73.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cranbury
00h 42m from Springdale
Leave By
3:42 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Springdale 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 Springdale to Jersey City?

The road trip is about 80.1 miles (128.9 km) and usually takes 01h 24m 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?

Cranbury is a useful midpoint, sitting about 39.5 miles from Springdale and 40.6 miles from Jersey City.

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

The direct path is about 73.8 miles (118.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.3 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:42 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.46 one way or $22.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Springdale and Mostly Sunny near Jersey City.

Stop Ideas Near Cranbury

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Cranbury, 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 Cranbury.

RAIL

Princeton Junction station

9 mi away
2 Wallace Road
RAIL

New Brunswick station

21 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Trenton Transit Center

23 mi away
72 South Clinton Avenue
RAIL

Metropark station

32 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Springdale and Jersey City. Straight-line distance: 73.79 mi (118.76 km).

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#1 Springdale

Springdale is a place in New Jersey, United States.

Population0
Coordinates39.9026100, -74.9662800
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: NJ 70 (-74.966277, 39.902615)
End: Olean Avenue (-74.077772, 40.728219)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 129 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 59m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.83 gal
10.7 L · about $11.46
Round trip
$22.93
5.66 gal · 21.4 L
Estimated CO2
25.2 kg one way
Round trip: 50.3 kg / 111 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.05 $11.46 $22.93
Mid-grade $4.67 $13.22 $26.43
Premium $4.98 $14.09 $28.19
Diesel $6.30 $17.82 $35.65

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 10, 2026

There is no time difference between Springdale and Jersey City. The current time is 14:07:03.

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.