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

The driving distance from Stanhope, NJ to Jersey City, NJ is about 41.3 miles (66.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 35.2 miles (56.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 42m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
41.25 mi
00h 51m
Flight
35.16 mi
56.58 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
35.16 mi
Kilometers
56.58 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
41.25 mi
Kilometers
66.39 km
Drive Time
00h 51m

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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 00h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Jersey City
Wed, Apr 22, 11:50 PM EDT
Return by in Stanhope
Thu, Apr 23, 12:41 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Stanhope
2026-04-22T22:59
Arrive Jersey City
Wed, Apr 22, 11:50 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:51 AM to 10:51 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:48 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Stanhope
9:30 PM EDT
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
Parsippany
NJ

Township in Morris County, New Jersey, United States

From Stanhope
20.4 mi
00h 25m
To Jersey City
20.8 mi
00h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SW
Destination
60°F
Wednesday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Plane Street

    158 m · 27 sec · Plane Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto New Street

    677 ft · 27 sec · New Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Main Street

    609 ft · 21 sec · Main Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Main Street

    1066 ft · 41 sec · Main Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Ledgewood Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · Ledgewood Avenue

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 80 East: New York City

    1443 ft · 49 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Christopher Columbus Highway

    18.6 mi · 22 min · Christopher Columbus Highway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight left toward I 280 East: The Oranges, Newark

    1.1 km · 50 sec

  9. 9

    Continue on Essex Freeway

    13.5 mi · 17 min · Essex Freeway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 21: Newark, Belleville, Prudential Center

    1224 ft · 34 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto McCarter Highway

    1.4 km · 2 min · McCarter Highway

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Raymond Boulevard

    1801 ft · 36 sec · Raymond Boulevard

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto Market Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · Market Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Ferry Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · Ferry Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Raymond Boulevard

    2267 ft · 45 sec · Raymond Boulevard

  16. 16

    Continue on Lincoln Highway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Lincoln Highway

  17. 17

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

    1.1 km · 2 min

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Duncan Avenue

    2210 ft · 52 sec · Duncan Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Olean Avenue

    96 m · 14 sec · Olean Avenue

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Olean Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Stanhope 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
20 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
48.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Christopher Columbus Highway
18.6 mi · 45%
Essex Freeway
13.5 mi · 33%
Lincoln Highway
1.54 mi · 4%
Ledgewood Avenue
0.96 mi · 2%
Ferry Street
0.96 mi · 2%
Market Street
0.85 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Christopher Columbus Highway

Merge slight left onto Christopher Columbus Highway

18.6 mi · 00h 22m

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
00h 51m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.1 mi
35.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Parsippany
00h 25m from Stanhope
Leave By
4:48 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Stanhope and Rain Showers Likely near Jersey City.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 41.3 miles (66.4 km) and usually takes 00h 51m 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?

Parsippany is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.4 miles from Stanhope and 20.8 miles from Jersey City.

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

The direct path is about 35.2 miles (56.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.1 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 4:48 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.97 one way or $11.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Stanhope and Rain Showers Likely near Jersey City.

Stop Ideas Near Parsippany

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

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

RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

26 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

26 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

Metropark station

33 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

38 mi away
8th Ave 31st Street / 8th Ave 33rd Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Stanhope and Jersey City. Straight-line distance: 35.16 mi (56.58 km).

Stanhope

#1 Stanhope

Borough of New Jersey

Population3,288
Coordinates40.9028800, -74.7090500
Altitude255
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: Plane Street (-74.70911, 40.902752)
End: Olean Avenue (-74.077772, 40.728219)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 66 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.46 gal
5.51 L · about $5.97
Round trip
$11.93
2.92 gal · 11.02 L
Estimated CO2
13 kg one way
Round trip: 26 kg / 57 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $5.97 $11.93
Mid-grade $4.60 $6.71 $13.43
Premium $4.95 $7.23 $14.47
Diesel $5.98 $8.73 $17.46

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Stanhope and Jersey City. The current time is 22:59:52.

Distance to Other Cities

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