How far is Stillwater, NJ from Jersey City, NJ?
The driving distance from Stillwater, NJ to Jersey City, NJ is about 58.5 miles (94.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 15m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 46.9 miles (75.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 31m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 15m.
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.
Borough in Morris County, New Jersey in the U.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Stillwater and Jersey City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Stillwater and Jersey City.
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Start on the route
22 m · 12 sec
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Turn left
31 m · 12 sec
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Turn left
43 m · 12 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Fredon Road
2 mi · 4 min · Main Fredon Road
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Continue on Stillwater Road
1.9 mi · 3 min · Stillwater Road
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Turn left
1.5 km · 1 min
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Turn right onto Willows Road
1.4 mi · 3 min · Willows Road
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Continue on Fredon - Springdale Road
1.2 mi · 3 min · Fredon - Springdale Road
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Continue on Fredon Road
981 ft · 27 sec · Fredon Road
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Merge slight left
7.6 mi · 13 min
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Continue straight
1.2 km · 1 min
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Keep slight right
1.1 km · 56 sec
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Keep slight left
1 km · 52 sec
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Merge slight left onto Christopher Columbus Highway
20.1 mi · 23 min · Christopher Columbus Highway
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Take the exit slight left toward I 280 East: The Oranges, Newark
1.1 km · 50 sec
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Continue on Essex Freeway
13.5 mi · 17 min · Essex Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward NJ 21: Newark, Belleville, Prudential Center
1224 ft · 34 sec
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Turn right onto McCarter Highway
1.4 km · 2 min · McCarter Highway
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Turn left onto Raymond Boulevard
1801 ft · 36 sec · Raymond Boulevard
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Turn straight onto Market Street
1.4 km · 2 min · Market Street
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Continue on Ferry Street
1.5 km · 2 min · Ferry Street
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Continue on Raymond Boulevard
2267 ft · 45 sec · Raymond Boulevard
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Continue on 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 Stillwater 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.
Christopher Columbus Highway
Merge slight left onto Christopher Columbus Highway
20.1 mi · 00h 23m
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Stillwater 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 Stillwater to Jersey City?
The road trip is about 58.5 miles (94.2 km) and usually takes 01h 15m 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?
Rockaway is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28.9 miles from Stillwater and 29.6 miles from Jersey City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 46.9 miles (75.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:58 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.46 one way or $16.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Stillwater and Rain Showers Likely near Jersey City.
Stop Ideas Near Rockaway
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 Rockaway.
Newark Liberty International Airport
Pennsylvania Station
Metropark station
New Brunswick station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Stillwater and Jersey City. Straight-line distance: 46.92 mi (75.51 km).
#1 Stillwater
Township of New Jersey
| Population | 3,855 |
| Coordinates | 41.0359300, -74.8782300 |
| Altitude | 139 |
| 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: 94 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 56m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 43m |
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 | $4.09 | $8.46 | $16.92 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $9.52 | $19.04 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $10.25 | $20.51 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $12.38 | $24.76 |
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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