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

The driving distance from Wallington, NJ to Jersey City, NJ is about 13.2 miles (21.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 8.8 miles (14.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 56m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
13.16 mi
00h 28m
Flight
8.84 mi
14.23 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
8.84 mi
Kilometers
14.23 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
13.16 mi
Kilometers
21.18 km
Drive Time
00h 28m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Jersey City
Wed, Apr 22, 9:53 PM EDT
Return by in Wallington
Wed, Apr 22, 10:21 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Wallington
2026-04-22T21:25
Arrive Jersey City
Wed, Apr 22, 9:53 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:28 AM to 7:28 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:34 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Wallington
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Secaucus
NJ

Town in New Jersey in eastern USA

From Wallington
6.2 mi
00h 14m
To Jersey City
7 mi
00h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph SE
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 Wallington and Jersey City.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Hayward Place

    641 ft · 29 sec · Hayward Place

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Locust Avenue

    852 ft · 16 sec · Locust Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on Locust Lane

    827 ft · 22 sec · Locust Lane

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Carlton Avenue

    2717 ft · 46 sec · Carlton Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on Jackson Avenue

    1.3 km · 1 min · Jackson Avenue

  6. 6

    Continue on Riverside Avenue

    1.2 km · 1 min · Riverside Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Rutherford Avenue

    1973 ft · 35 sec · Rutherford Avenue

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight left toward NJ 3 East

    537 ft · 13 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    5.4 mi · 6 min

  10. 10

    Continue on Tonnelle Avenue

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Tonnelle Avenue

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Tonnelle Avenue

    1.1 km · 2 min · Tonnelle Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn right onto John F. Kennedy Boulevard

    2990 ft · 1 min · John F. Kennedy Boulevard

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Duncan Avenue

    1599 ft · 44 sec · Duncan Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Olean Avenue

    96 m · 14 sec · Olean Avenue

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Olean Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Wallington and Jersey City.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
15 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
113.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
NJ 3 East
5.5 mi · 42%
Tonnelle Avenue
3.21 mi · 24%
Jackson Avenue
0.78 mi · 6%
Riverside Avenue
0.72 mi · 5%
John F. Kennedy Boulevard
0.57 mi · 4%
Carlton Avenue
0.51 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

NJ 3 East

Merge slight left

5.4 mi · 00h 06m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 28m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.4 mi
8.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Secaucus
00h 14m from Wallington
Leave By
7:34 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny leaving Wallington 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 Wallington to Jersey City?

The road trip is about 13.2 miles (21.2 km) and usually takes 00h 28m 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?

Secaucus is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.2 miles from Wallington and 7 miles from Jersey City.

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

The direct path is about 8.8 miles (14.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.4 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 7:34 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.88 one way or $3.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny around Wallington and Rain Showers Likely near Jersey City.

Stop Ideas Near Secaucus

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 Secaucus and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Parking Lot
Scenic stop 5.6 mi away

City Hall Parking Lot

Jersey City , NJ
280 Grove St, Jersey City, NJ 07302
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews Parking lot
#Artlook New York City Hall Wedding Photographer
Practical stop 6.5 mi away

#Artlook New York City Hall Wedding Photographer

New York , NY
141 Worth St, New York, NY 10013
Rating 5.0/5 13 reviews Photographer,Photography service,Photography studio,Wedding photographer
City Hall Personnel Office
Meeting point 7.3 mi away

City Hall Personnel Office

Newark , NJ
920 Broad St, Newark, NJ 07102
Rating 5.0/5 5 reviews City government office
Diamond City Hall Photography
Nearby stop 6.5 mi away

Diamond City Hall Photography

New York , NY
141 Worth St, New York, NY 10013
Rating 5.0/5 53 reviews Wedding photographer

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

7 mi away
8th Ave 31st Street / 8th Ave 33rd Street
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

11 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

15 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Yonkers station

21 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Wallington and Jersey City. Straight-line distance: 8.84 mi (14.23 km).

Wallington

#1 Wallington

Town in Bergen County, New Jersey, United States

Population11,574
Coordinates40.8531600, -74.1137500
Altitude4
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: Hayward Place (-74.113786, 40.853139)
End: Olean Avenue (-74.077772, 40.728219)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 21 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.46 gal
1.76 L · about $1.88
Round trip
$3.76
0.92 gal · 3.52 L
Estimated CO2
4.1 kg one way
Round trip: 8.2 kg / 18 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $1.88 $3.76
Mid-grade $4.60 $2.12 $4.23
Premium $4.95 $2.28 $4.56
Diesel $5.98 $2.75 $5.50

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 Wallington and Jersey City. The current time is 21:25:14.

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.