Origin
Collingswood, NJ
Night in Collingswood on Sunday
Local time
10:55 PM
EDT
Current temp
85°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Collingswood, NJ to Jersey City, NJ
Drive Time
1h 29m
Distance
84.9 mi
137 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$14
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 23m
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6 AM
1h 30m
8 AM
1h 44m
10 AM
1h 35m
12 PM
1h 33m
3 PM
1h 35m
5 PM
1h 43m
8 PM
1h 26m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Collingswood, NJ
Thomas Parker
Trip Overview
The drive from Collingswood, NJ to Jersey City, NJ covers 84.9 miles and takes about 1h 29m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Haddon Avenue, East Cuthbert Boulevard, Marlton Pike for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $14.05 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
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
42.5 miles from Collingswood, NJ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 44m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 29m drive with frequent turns across 84.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 22 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Haddon Avenue is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Collingswood, NJ to Jersey City, NJ is easy. At 1h 29m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Collingswood, NJ to Jersey City, NJ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Haddon Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East Cuthbert Boulevard | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Marlton Pike | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 295 North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| NJ 73 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| NJTP | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| NJTP North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| New Jersey Turnpike | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Haddon Avenue
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Collingswood, NJ and Jersey City, NJ.
1
Start on Harvard Avenue
387 ft
·
22 sec
·
Harvard Avenue
2
Turn left onto Haddon Avenue
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Haddon Avenue
3
Turn left onto East Cuthbert Boulevard
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
East Cuthbert Boulevard
4
Take the ramp slight right
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
5
Merge slight left onto Marlton Pike
3.9 mi
·
5 min
·
Marlton Pike
6
Take the exit slight right toward I 295 North: Trenton
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
I 295 North: Trenton
7
Merge slight left
1.9 mi
·
2 min
8
Take the exit slight right toward NJ 73 South: Berlin
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
NJ 73 South: Berlin
9
Merge slight left
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
10
Take the exit slight right toward NJTP: New Jersey Turnpike
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
NJTP: New Jersey Turnpike
11
Keep slight left to continue on NJTP North: New York
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
NJTP North: New York
12
Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike
15 mi
·
16 min
·
New Jersey Turnpike
13
Keep slight right to continue on New Jersey Turnpike
56 mi
·
1 hr 6 min
·
New Jersey Turnpike
14
Keep slight right to continue on New Jersey Turnpike Eastern Spur
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
New Jersey Turnpike Eastern Spur
15
Take the exit slight right toward US 1 North Truck, US 9 North Truck: Newark, Jersey City
0.4 mi
·
59 sec
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US 1 North Truck, US 9 North Truck: Newark, Jersey City
16
Keep slight right to continue on US 1 Truck North, US 9 Truck North: Jersey City, Doremus Avenue
322 ft
·
8 sec
·
US 1 Truck North, US 9 Truck North: Jersey City, Doremus Avenue
17
Keep slight left to continue on US 1 North Truck, US 9 North Truck: Jersey City
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
US 1 North Truck, US 9 North Truck: Jersey City
18
Merge slight left onto Lincoln Highway
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Lincoln Highway
19
Take the exit slight left toward US 1 Truck North, US 9 Truck North
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
US 1 Truck North, US 9 Truck North
20
Turn right onto Duncan Avenue
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
·
Duncan Avenue
21
Turn left onto Olean Avenue
315 ft
·
14 sec
·
Olean Avenue
22
Arrive at your destination
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 42.5 miles from Collingswood, NJ, or about 44m into the drive.
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 80 miles or 1h 24m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 42.5 miles or 44m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 16m
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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Open the route before leaving Collingswood, NJ so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Collingswood, NJ
This is one driving day of about 84.9 miles and 1h 29m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Collingswood, NJ.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 42.5 mi from Collingswood, NJ · 44m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
42 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 42.5 miles from Collingswood, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Jersey City, NJ
The final approach into Jersey City, NJ usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Jersey City, NJ.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$14.05 one way
$28.10 round trip
$4.20/gal
25.4 MPG avg
30 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $15.37 | $30.74 |
| premium | $4.92 | $16.45 | $32.90 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $18.86 | $37.72 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$14
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$39–$64
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 29.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 25.5 | 0 | $8.91 | $4.08 |
| Efficient EV | 21.2 | 0 | $7.43 | $3.40 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 34 | 0 | $11.89 | $5.43 |
Gas CO2
30 kg
EV CO2
10 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
Night in Jersey City on Sunday
Local time
10:55 PM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
24 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 29m 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 Collingswood, NJ to Jersey City, NJ covers 84.9 miles and takes about 1h 29m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Haddon Avenue, East Cuthbert Boulevard, Marlton Pike. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 42.5 miles from Collingswood, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $14.05 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.
The drive from Collingswood, NJ to Jersey City, NJ is easy. At 1h 29m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Collingswood, NJ to Jersey City, NJ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Collingswood, NJ to Jersey City, NJ does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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