Drive Time
17m
Distance
9.5 mi
15 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
Photo: Garrison Gao
The drive from Irvington, NJ to Jersey City, NJ covers 9.5 miles and takes about 17m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Springfield Avenue, Lincoln Highway, Raymond Boulevard for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 2.7 miles on Springfield Avenue. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.57 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
4.8 miles from Irvington, NJ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 9m into the drive .
Expect a 17m drive with frequent turns across 9.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.9 miles in near CR 603 / Springfield Avenue.
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 9.5 miles you will encounter 9 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.9 miles (CR 603 / Springfield Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.7 miles (Washington Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.8 miles (Raymond Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Turn right onto CR 603 / Springfield Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Turn left onto Washington Street
Lane positioning matters here
Turn right onto Raymond Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit onto US 1 Truck; US 9 Truck toward US 1 Truck North, US 9 Truck North
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Turn right onto Duncan Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Springfield Avenue | 2.7 mi | 5m |
| Lincoln Highway | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Raymond Boulevard | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Ferry Street | 1 mi | 1m |
| Market Street | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| US 1 Truck | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Clinton Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Duncan Avenue | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Irvington, NJ and Jersey City, NJ.
Start on CR 619
Turn left onto CR 665
Turn left onto Washington Avenue
Turn right onto CR 603
Continue on CR 510
Turn left onto Washington Street
Turn right onto Raymond Boulevard
Turn straight onto Market Street
Continue on Ferry Street
Continue on Raymond Boulevard
Continue on US 1 Truck; US 9 Truck
Take the exit onto US 1 Truck; US 9 Truck
Turn right onto Duncan Avenue
Turn left onto Olean Avenue
Arrive at destination
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.
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 9.5 miles or 17m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 4.8 miles or 9m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 14m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Jersey City, NJ than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Irvington, NJ so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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 Irvington, NJ
This is one driving day of about 9.5 miles and 17m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 4.8 mi from Irvington, NJ · 9m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
5 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.
A short stop after about 9.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 4.8 miles from Irvington, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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.
Regular Gas
$1.57 one way
$3.14 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $1.72 | $3.44 |
| premium | $4.92 | $1.84 | $3.68 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $2.11 | $4.22 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$2
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$27–$52
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.9 | 0 | $1.00 | $0.46 |
| Efficient EV | 2.4 | 0 | $0.83 | $0.38 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.8 | 0 | $1.33 | $0.61 |
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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Late night in Irvington on Sunday
Local time
4:24 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Late night in Jersey City on Sunday
Local time
4:24 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
61°F
New York City, NY
5 mi in
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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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