Origin
Jersey City, NJ
Evening in Jersey City on Friday
Local time
7:00 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Jersey City, NJ to Gladstone, NJ
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
53m
Distance
39.9 mi
64 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 49m
★
6 AM
0h 53m
8 AM
1h 2m
10 AM
0h 56m
12 PM
0h 56m
3 PM
0h 57m
5 PM
1h 2m
8 PM
0h 51m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Gladstone, NJ
James Kampeis
Trip Overview
Jersey City, NJ to Gladstone, NJ is 39.9 miles and takes about 53 minutes via Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway and US 202, with a fuel budget near $7 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays entirely within New Jersey, moving from the bustling Northeast region towards a more suburban and rural feel as you progress. Given its short distance and straightforward highway focus, it’s an ideal option for a quick day trip or an easy commute. You'll spend most of your time on highways, making it a practical choice for those prioritizing speed and efficiency over a leisurely exploration.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 53m. Total distance: 39.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
53m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (93%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This drive is overwhelmingly highway-focused, with 93% of the journey utilizing major roadways. You'll experience a long, uninterrupted stretch of 26.5 miles on the Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway, which sets the tone for the majority of your travel. Expect a consistent, fast-paced experience as you navigate these expressways and major US routes. While the profile suggests a highway-centric experience, the transition from urban outskirts to more open stretches is a subtle but noticeable shift in the road's character.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 24 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway is the longest continuous segment at about 26.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway and US 202. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.9 miles in near US 1 Truck; US 9 Truck.
Driving Effort
10/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 22 decision points packed into just 39.9 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 53m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.9 miles (US 1 Truck; US 9 Truck): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 5.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 32.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 22 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
0.9 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
US 1 Truck; US 9 Truck
Take the exit onto US 1 Truck; US 9 Truck toward US 1 South, US 9 South: Newark Airport, Port Newark Elizabeth Seaport
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward US 1 South, US 9 South: Newark Airport,...
8
5.4 mi into trip
|
~9m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Frontage Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward Frontage Road
8
32.4 mi into trip
|
~40m in
Take the exit toward I 287: Morristown, Somerville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 29
Toward I 287: Morristown, Somerville
8
32.9 mi into trip
|
~41m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 287 North, US 202 North, US 206 North: Morristown
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward I 287 North, US 202 North, US 206 North:...
8
34 mi into trip
|
~42m in
Take the exit toward US 202 North, US 206 North: Bedminster, Netcong
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Exit 22B
Toward US 202 North, US 206 North: Bedminster,...
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Jersey City, NJ and Gladstone, NJ, road signs point toward Newark Airport, Newark Airport North Area, Air Cargo, Njtp: Economy Parking, Somerville and Netcong.
Newark Airport
2.8 mi in
|
~5m
|
via US 1 Truck; US 9 Truck
Newark Airport North Area
5.4 mi in
|
~8m
Air Cargo
5.4 mi in
|
~8m
Njtp: Economy Parking
5.6 mi in
|
~9m
Somerville
32.4 mi in
|
~40m
Netcong
34 mi in
|
~42m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway | 26.5 mi | 30m |
| US 202 | 4.9 mi | 7m |
| US 1 Truck | 3 mi | 5m |
| US 1 | 1.9 mi | 2m |
| I 287 | 0.8 mi | <1m |
| Pottersville Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Duncan Avenue | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| I 78 | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
— 26.5 mi, about 30m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jersey City, NJ and Gladstone, NJ.
1
Start on Olean Avenue
316 ft
·
15 sec
·
Olean Avenue
2
Turn right onto Duncan Avenue
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
·
Duncan Avenue
3
Turn left onto US 1 Truck; US 9 Truck
0.4 mi
·
44 sec
·
US 1 Truck; US 9 Truck
Use the left lane.
4
Take the exit onto US 1 Truck; US 9 Truck
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
US 1 Truck; US 9 Truck
Toward US 1 South, US 9 South: Newark Airport, Port Newark Elizabeth Seaport
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Take the exit onto US 1 Truck; US 9 Truck
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
US 1 Truck; US 9 Truck
Toward US 1 Truck South, US 9 Truck South: Port Newark, Newark Airport
6
Merge onto US 1; US 9
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
US 1; US 9
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
344 ft
·
8 sec
Toward I 78 West: Port Newark, Newark Airport North Area, Air Cargo
Use the slight right lane.
8
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Toward Frontage Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Turn left onto Frontage Road
77 ft
·
3 sec
·
Frontage Road
10
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
Toward I 78, NJTP: Economy Parking
11
Merge onto I 78
8.7 mi
·
10 min
·
Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Keep slight left at fork onto I 78
0.2 mi
·
11 sec
·
I 78
Toward I 78 West: Clinton
Use the slight left lane.
13
Merge onto I 78
18 mi
·
20 min
·
Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
43 sec
Exit 29
Toward I 287: Morristown, Somerville
Use the slight right lane.
15
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
Toward I 287 North, US 202 North, US 206 North: Morristown
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
16
Merge onto I 287
0.8 mi
·
57 sec
·
I 287
17
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
Exit 22B
Toward US 202 North, US 206 North: Bedminster, Netcong
Use the right lane.
18
Merge onto US 202; US 206
4.9 mi
·
7 min
·
US 202; US 206
Use the slight right lane.
19
Take the exit
115 ft
·
6 sec
20
Turn right onto CR 512
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Pottersville Road
21
At end of road, turn right onto CR 512
33 ft
·
7 sec
·
Main Street
22
Turn left onto Overlook Avenue
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
·
Overlook Avenue
23
Turn left onto CR 647
173 ft
·
4 sec
·
Mendham Road
24
Arrive at destination
CR 647
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 20 mi from Jersey City, NJ · 26m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
20 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 39.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 20 miles from Jersey City, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Gladstone, NJ
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Gladstone, 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
$6.61 one way
$13.23 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $7.24 | $14.49 |
| premium | $4.93 | $7.74 | $15.48 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.81 | $17.62 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 14 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12 | 0 | $4.19 | $1.92 |
| Efficient EV | 10 | 0 | $3.49 | $1.60 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 16 | 0 | $5.59 | $2.55 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (64% 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
Gladstone, NJ
Evening in Gladstone on Friday
Local time
7:00 PM
EDT
Current temp
68°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
19 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
53m 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 Jersey City, NJ to Gladstone, NJ covers 39.9 miles and takes about 53m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway, US 202, US 1 Truck. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 20 miles from Jersey City, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $6.61 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 22 decision points packed into just 39.9 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 53m.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.9 miles (US 1 Truck; US 9 Truck): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 5.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 32.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Jersey City, NJ and Gladstone, NJ, road signs point toward Newark Airport, Newark Airport North Area, Air Cargo, Njtp: Economy Parking, Somerville and Netcong.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Thomas Edison National Historical Park, Morristown National Historical Park and Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park. 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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