How far is Victory Lakes, NJ from Jersey City, NJ?

The driving distance from Victory Lakes, NJ to Jersey City, NJ is about 100 miles (160.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 89 miles (143.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 54m 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
99.96 mi
01h 57m
Flight
89.01 mi
143.25 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
89.01 mi
Kilometers
143.25 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
99.96 mi
Kilometers
160.87 km
Drive Time
01h 57m

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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 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Jersey City
Thu, Apr 23, 1:05 AM EDT
Return by in Victory Lakes
Thu, Apr 23, 3:02 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Victory Lakes
2026-04-22T23:07
Arrive Jersey City
Thu, Apr 23, 1:05 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:57 AM to 11:57 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:36 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Victory Lakes
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
Allentown
NJ

Borough of New Jersey

From Victory Lakes
50.5 mi
00h 58m
To Jersey City
49.5 mi
00h 58m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°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 Victory Lakes and Jersey City.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Victory Lakes and Jersey City.

  1. 1

    Start on 12th Avenue

    128 m · 22 sec · 12th Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Lakeside Drive

    1.3 km · 3 min · Lakeside Drive

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Whitehall Road

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Whitehall Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto South Black Horse Pike

    1.3 mi · 2 min · South Black Horse Pike

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right

    547 ft · 15 sec

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Malaga Road

    3 mi · 5 min · Malaga Road

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Cedar Brook Road

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Cedar Brook Road

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Myers Avenue

    57 m · 11 sec · Myers Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn left onto New Cedarbrook Road

    574 ft · 7 sec · New Cedarbrook Road

  10. 10

    Continue on North State Highway

    3.3 mi · 4 min · North State Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on Fredrick Street

    3.5 mi · 4 min · Fredrick Street

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    8.9 mi · 13 min

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    60 m · 3 sec

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward NJTP

    1422 ft · 38 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on NJTP North: New York

    2795 ft · 1 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike

    14.6 mi · 17 min · New Jersey Turnpike

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on New Jersey Turnpike

    56.4 mi · 1 hr 7 min · New Jersey Turnpike

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on New Jersey Turnpike Eastern Spur

    1.1 mi · 1 min · New Jersey Turnpike Eastern Spur

  19. 19

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

    2138 ft · 59 sec

  20. 20

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

    98 m · 8 sec

  21. 21

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

    1290 ft · 31 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left onto Lincoln Highway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Lincoln Highway

  23. 23

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

    1.1 km · 2 min

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Duncan Avenue

    2210 ft · 52 sec · Duncan Avenue

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Olean Avenue

    96 m · 14 sec · Olean Avenue

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Olean Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Victory Lakes 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
26 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New Jersey Turnpike
70.9 mi · 71%
Fredrick Street
12.5 mi · 12%
North State Highway
3.3 mi · 3%
Malaga Road
2.99 mi · 3%
Cedar Brook Road
2.43 mi · 2%
Lincoln Highway
1.49 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 57m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11 mi
89 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Allentown
00h 58m from Victory Lakes
Leave By
2:36 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Victory Lakes 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 Victory Lakes to Jersey City?

The road trip is about 100 miles (160.9 km) and usually takes 01h 57m 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?

Allentown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 50.5 miles from Victory Lakes and 49.5 miles from Jersey City.

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

The direct path is about 89 miles (143.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 11 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 2:36 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.42 one way or $28.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Allentown

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Allentown and the surrounding midpoint area.
Old City Hall
Scenic stop 5.8 mi away

Old City Hall

Bordentown , NJ
11 Crosswicks St, Bordentown, NJ 08505
Rating 4.6/5 13 reviews Historical landmark
Trenton City Hall
Meeting point 8 mi away

Trenton City Hall

Trenton , NJ
319 E State St, Trenton, NJ 08608
Rating 3.8/5 67 reviews City Hall
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 7 mi away

Fieldsboro Town Hall

Fieldsboro , NJ
1916 S 2nd St, Fieldsboro, NJ 08505
Police department

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Allentown.

RAIL

Trenton Transit Center

15 mi away
72 South Clinton Avenue
RAIL

Princeton Junction station

16 mi away
2 Wallace Road
RAIL

Cornwells Heights

33 mi away
700 Station Ave.
RAIL

New Brunswick station

37 mi away
French and Albany Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Victory Lakes and Jersey City. Straight-line distance: 89.01 mi (143.25 km).

Victory Lakes

#1 Victory Lakes

Census designated place

Population2,111
Coordinates39.6331700, -74.9660000
Altitude36
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: 12th Avenue (-74.965709, 39.633178)
End: Olean Avenue (-74.077772, 40.728219)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 161 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.53 gal
13.35 L · about $14.42
Round trip
$28.85
7.06 gal · 26.7 L
Estimated CO2
31.4 kg one way
Round trip: 62.7 kg / 138 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $14.42 $28.85
Mid-grade $4.60 $16.23 $32.47
Premium $4.95 $17.49 $34.98
Diesel $5.98 $21.11 $42.22

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 Victory Lakes and Jersey City. The current time is 23:07:54.

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.