How far is Tenafly, NJ from Jersey City, NJ?
The driving distance from Tenafly, NJ to Jersey City, NJ is about 20.8 miles (33.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 14.9 miles (24 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 16m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny
Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Tenafly and Jersey City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tenafly and Jersey City.
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Start on County Road
20 m · 3 sec · County Road
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Turn right onto Jay Street
144 m · 23 sec · Jay Street
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Continue on Riveredge Road
1.6 km · 2 min · Riveredge Road
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Continue on East Main Street
1.2 km · 1 min · East Main Street
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Turn left onto South Washington Avenue
1.1 mi · 2 min · South Washington Avenue
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Continue on Teaneck Road
2.9 mi · 6 min · Teaneck Road
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Turn left onto Degraw Avenue
2305 ft · 50 sec · Degraw Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 95 South, NJTP South
1627 ft · 25 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 95 South: The Ridgefields
1963 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike
1.8 mi · 3 min · New Jersey Turnpike
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Keep slight right to continue on New Jersey Turnpike Eastern Spur
3.5 mi · 5 min · New Jersey Turnpike Eastern Spur
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Take the exit slight right toward NJ 3, NJ 495 East: Lincoln Tunnel
1.2 km · 1 min
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Continue straight
546 ft · 13 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on NJ 495 East: Linkoln Tunnel, New York City
2353 ft · 55 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward US 1 South, US 9 South
1407 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left
1131 ft · 16 sec
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Continue on Tonnelle Avenue
2.5 mi · 3 min · Tonnelle Avenue
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Keep slight left to continue on Tonnelle Avenue
1.1 km · 2 min · Tonnelle Avenue
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Turn right onto John F. Kennedy Boulevard
2990 ft · 1 min · John F. Kennedy Boulevard
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Turn right onto Duncan Avenue
1599 ft · 44 sec · Duncan Avenue
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Turn right 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 Tenafly and Jersey City.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
New Jersey Turnpike Eastern Spur
Keep slight right to continue on New Jersey Turnpike Eastern Spur
3.55 mi · 00h 05m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Partly Sunny leaving Tenafly and Chance Rain Showers near Jersey City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Tenafly to Jersey City?
The road trip is about 20.8 miles (33.4 km) and usually takes 00h 38m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Ridgefield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.1 miles from Tenafly and 11.6 miles from Jersey City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 14.9 miles (24 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.9 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:14 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.98 one way or $5.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Tenafly and Chance Rain Showers near Jersey City.
Stop Ideas Near Ridgefield
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Ridgefield.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tenafly and Jersey City. Straight-line distance: 14.89 mi (23.96 km).
#1 Tenafly
Borough in Bergen County, New Jersey
| Population | 14,304 |
| Coordinates | 40.9253800, -73.9629200 |
| Altitude | 15 |
| 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: 33 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 15m |
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 | $2.98 | $5.97 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $3.36 | $6.71 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $3.62 | $7.23 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $4.37 | $8.73 |
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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