Origin
Fairview, NJ
Evening in Fairview on Friday
Local time
6:18 PM
EDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Fairview, NJ to Jersey City, NJ
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
14m
Distance
8.2 mi
13 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 13m
★
6 AM
0h 15m
8 AM
0h 17m
10 AM
0h 15m
12 PM
0h 15m
3 PM
0h 16m
5 PM
0h 17m
8 PM
0h 14m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Fairview, NJ
Thomas Parker
Trip Overview
This quick 8.2-mile drive from Fairview to Jersey City, NJ, is a straightforward local trip that should take you about 14 minutes. With no highway driving and a low estimated fuel cost of just $1, it's an easy addition to any day. You'll be navigating through familiar Northeast terrain, staying within the state of New Jersey for the entire journey. This route is best suited as a single-day trip, perfect for a short errand or a quick hop between locations without the need for an overnight stay. Its turn-heavy nature means you'll be actively engaged with the local road network.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 14m. Total distance: 8.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
14m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive for this 8.2-mile journey, with 0% highway share. Your longest uninterrupted stretch will be 5.7 miles along Tonnelle Avenue, giving you a solid segment of consistent driving before you start making turns. The route primarily utilizes Tonnelle Avenue, John F. Kennedy Boulevard, and 76th Street, indicating a progression through urban and suburban settings. This isn't a high-speed cruise; rather, it's a more engaged, stop-and-go experience typical of navigating through populated areas.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 9 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Tonnelle Avenue is the longest continuous segment at about 5.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near John F. Kennedy Boulevard.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 14m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (John F. Kennedy Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 1.2 miles (76th Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.5 miles (US 1; US 9 / Tonnelle Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 7 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
John F. Kennedy Boulevard
Turn right onto John F. Kennedy Boulevard
Navigation decision point
3
1.2 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
76th Street
Turn right onto 76th Street
Navigation decision point
4
1.5 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
US 1; US 9 / Tonnelle Avenue
Turn left onto US 1; US 9 / Tonnelle Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
6.6 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
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
8.1 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
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 Fairview, NJ to Jersey City, NJ, road signs begin pointing toward Pulaski Skyway along the way.
Pulaski Skyway
6.6 mi in
|
~10m
|
via US 1; US 9
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Tonnelle Avenue | 5.7 mi | 8m |
| John F. Kennedy Boulevard | 1.5 mi | 3m |
| 76th Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Duncan Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Anderson Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Olean Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Tonnelle Avenue
— 5.7 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fairview, NJ and Jersey City, NJ.
1
Start on CR 29
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
Anderson Avenue
2
Turn right onto John F. Kennedy Boulevard
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
John F. Kennedy Boulevard
3
Turn right onto 76th Street
0.3 mi
·
54 sec
·
76th Street
4
Turn left onto US 1; US 9
5.0 mi
·
7 min
·
Tonnelle Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
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.
6
Turn right onto CR 501
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
John F. Kennedy Boulevard
7
Turn right onto Duncan Avenue
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
Duncan Avenue
8
Turn right onto Olean Avenue
316 ft
·
13 sec
·
Olean Avenue
9
Arrive at destination
Olean Avenue
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.36 one way
$2.72 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $1.49 | $2.98 |
| premium | $4.93 | $1.59 | $3.18 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.81 | $3.62 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.5 | 0 | $0.86 | $0.39 |
| Efficient EV | 2.1 | 0 | $0.72 | $0.33 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.3 | 0 | $1.15 | $0.52 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 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
Evening in Jersey City on Friday
Local time
6:18 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°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
20 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
14m 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 Fairview, NJ to Jersey City, NJ covers 8.2 miles and takes about 14m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Tonnelle Avenue, John F. Kennedy Boulevard, 76th Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 4.1 miles from Fairview, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.36 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 straightforward 14m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (John F. Kennedy Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 1.2 miles (76th Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.5 miles (US 1; US 9 / Tonnelle Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Fairview, NJ to Jersey City, NJ, road signs begin pointing toward Pulaski Skyway along the way.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Thomas Edison National Historical Park, Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park and Gateway National Recreation Area. There are 4 parks within detour distance of this route.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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