Origin
Allendale, NJ
Late night in Allendale on Thursday
Local time
12:01 AM
EDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Allendale, NJ to Jersey City, NJ
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
36m
Distance
26.5 mi
43 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 34m
★
6 AM
0h 37m
8 AM
0h 43m
10 AM
0h 39m
12 PM
0h 38m
3 PM
0h 39m
5 PM
0h 43m
8 PM
0h 35m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Allendale, NJ
Tashaud Bullock
Trip Overview
The drive from Allendale, NJ to Jersey City, NJ covers 26.5 miles and takes about 36m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on NJ 17, NJ 3, Tonnelle Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 14.2 miles on NJ 17. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.39 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
This drive is short enough that no stops are needed.
Midpoint
13.2 miles from Allendale, NJ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 18m into the drive .
Drive Character
This is a 36m highway drive covering 26.5 miles, with most of the trip on NJ 17 and NJ 3. The longest continuous stretch is about 14.2 miles on NJ 17.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 12 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
NJ 17 is the longest continuous segment at about 14.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on NJ 17 and NJ 3. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 3.6 miles in near NJ 17.
Route Complexity
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
This is a short but busy drive. With 8 decision points packed into just 26.5 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 36m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 3.6 miles (NJ 17): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 17.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 18.2 miles (NJ 3): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
3.6 mi into trip
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~6m in
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NJ 17
Merge onto NJ 17
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
4
17.8 mi into trip
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~24m in
Take the exit toward NJ 3 East: New York
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward NJ 3 East: New York
5
18.2 mi into trip
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~24m in
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NJ 3
Merge onto NJ 3
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
24.9 mi into trip
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~32m in
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US 1; US 9 / Tonnelle Avenue
Keep slight left at fork onto US 1; US 9 / Tonnelle Avenue toward NJ 139 East, US 1 South, US 9 South: Hoboken, Holland Tunnel, Tonnele Avenue, Jersey City, Pulaski Skyway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight lane.
Toward NJ 139 East, US 1 South, US 9 South: Hob...
5
26.4 mi into trip
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~36m in
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Olean Avenue
Turn right onto Olean Avenue
Navigation decision point
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Allendale, NJ to Jersey City, NJ, road signs begin pointing toward Pulaski Skyway along the way.
Pulaski Skyway
24.9 mi in
|
~32m
|
via US 1; US 9
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| NJ 17 | 14.2 mi | 17m |
| NJ 3 | 4.2 mi | 4m |
| Tonnelle Avenue | 3.2 mi | 4m |
| Franklin Turnpike | 2.9 mi | 4m |
| Hollywood Avenue | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| John F. Kennedy Boulevard | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Duncan Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Olean Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
NJ 17
— 14.2 mi, about 17m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Allendale, NJ and Jersey City, NJ.
1
Start on CR 507
2.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Franklin Turnpike
2
Turn left onto CR 502
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Hollywood Avenue
3
Continue on Hollywood Avenue
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
Hollywood Avenue
Toward NJ 17 South: Paramus
4
Merge onto NJ 17
14 mi
·
17 min
·
NJ 17
Use the right lane.
5
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
Toward NJ 3 East: New York
6
Merge onto NJ 3
4.2 mi
·
4 min
·
NJ 3
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Continue on US 1; US 9
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Tonnelle Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight left at fork onto US 1; US 9
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Tonnelle Avenue
Toward NJ 139 East, US 1 South, US 9 South: Hoboken, Holland Tunnel, Tonnele Avenue, Jersey City, Pulaski Skyway
Use the straight lane.
9
Turn right onto CR 501
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
John F. Kennedy Boulevard
10
Turn right onto Duncan Avenue
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
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Duncan Avenue
11
Turn right onto Olean Avenue
316 ft
·
13 sec
·
Olean Avenue
12
Arrive at destination
Olean Avenue
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 13.2 miles from Allendale, NJ, or about 18m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 14.2 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 26.5 miles or 36m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 13.2 miles or 18m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 30m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Jersey City, NJ than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Have your navigation ready before leaving Allendale, NJ.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Allendale, NJ
This is one driving day of about 26.5 miles and 36m.
At 26.5 miles this is a quick drive — no planned stops needed.
The longest stretch is on NJ 17 for about 14.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 13.2 mi from Allendale, NJ · 18m into the drive
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 26.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 13.2 miles from Allendale, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Jersey City, NJ
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Jersey City, NJ if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.39 one way
$8.79 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $4.81 | $9.62 |
| premium | $4.93 | $5.14 | $10.28 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.85 | $11.70 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.20
Franklin Turnpike
(2.9 mi)
$0.20
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$4
Tolls
$0
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$30–$55
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.9 | 0 | $2.78 | $1.27 |
| Efficient EV | 6.6 | 0 | $2.32 | $1.06 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.6 | 0 | $3.71 | $1.70 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Jersey City, NJ
Late night in Jersey City on Thursday
Local time
12:01 AM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
5 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
36m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Allendale, NJ to Jersey City, NJ covers 26.5 miles and takes about 36m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are NJ 17, NJ 3, Tonnelle Avenue. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 13.2 miles from Allendale, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.39 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a short but busy drive. With 8 decision points packed into just 26.5 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 36m.
The main spots that need attention: at 3.6 miles (NJ 17): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 17.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 18.2 miles (NJ 3): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Allendale, NJ to Jersey City, NJ, road signs begin pointing toward Pulaski Skyway along the way.
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