Origin
Jersey City, NJ
Late night in Jersey City on Saturday
Local time
2:07 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Jersey City, NJ to Kenvil, NJ
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
51m
Distance
36 mi
58 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 47m
★
6 AM
0h 51m
8 AM
1h 0m
10 AM
0h 54m
12 PM
0h 53m
3 PM
0h 55m
5 PM
0h 59m
8 PM
0h 49m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Kenvil, NJ
Aisling Kerr
Trip Overview
Jersey City, NJ to Kenvil, NJ is 36 miles and takes about 51 minutes via Essex Freeway, Christopher Columbus Highway, and Raymond Boulevard, with a fuel budget near $6 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Northeast region, specifically within New Jersey, making it a convenient local journey. The drive offers a mixed driving experience, blending highway speeds with some more urban-feeling road segments. Given its short duration, this route is ideal for a quick trip, whether you're heading out for the day or just need to get from point A to point B efficiently. You'll find it's a straightforward drive with minimal complications.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 51m. Total distance: 36 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
51m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (41%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This 36-mile drive presents a mixed driving profile, with 41% of the journey on highways. You'll encounter stretches on the Essex Freeway and Christopher Columbus Highway, which generally allow for higher speeds. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll experience is about 12.5 miles on the Essex Freeway, offering a period of consistent travel. As you progress, the character of the drive shifts, incorporating segments on Raymond Boulevard that may feel more like navigating through developed areas. Expect a blend of faster highway travel and more typical road conditions as you get closer to Kenvil.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 27 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Essex Freeway is the longest continuous segment at about 12.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. 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
9/10
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 14 decision points packed into just 36 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 51m.
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 7 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 19.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 14 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
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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,...
6
7 mi into trip
|
~12m in
Take the ramp toward I 280 West: Garden State Parkway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward I 280 West: Garden State Parkway
6
19.9 mi into trip
|
~29m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 280 West, I 80 West
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 280 West, I 80 West
8
28.6 mi into trip
|
~39m in
Take the exit toward CR 513: Hibernia, Rockaway
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 37
Toward CR 513: Hibernia, Rockaway
9
28.8 mi into trip
|
~39m in
Keep slight right at fork toward CR 513 South: Main Street, Rockaway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left / right lanes.
Toward CR 513 South: Main Street, Rockaway
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 Kenvil, NJ, road signs point toward Cr 513: Hibernia and Rockaway.
Cr 513: Hibernia
28.6 mi in
|
~39m
Rockaway
28.6 mi in
|
~39m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Essex Freeway | 12.5 mi | 15m |
| Christopher Columbus Highway | 8.3 mi | 9m |
| Raymond Boulevard | 3.3 mi | 5m |
| US 1 Truck | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| Bloomfield Avenue | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| Main Street | 1.9 mi | 2m |
| West Main Street | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| W. Blackwell Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Essex Freeway
— 12.5 mi, about 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jersey City, NJ and Kenvil, 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
Continue on Raymond Boulevard
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Raymond Boulevard
Toward Raymond Boulevard
Use the straight / left lanes.
6
Continue on Raymond Boulevard
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Raymond Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
Continue on Lock Street
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
Lock Street
8
Continue on Nesbitt Street
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
·
Nesbitt Street
9
Turn left onto Orange Street
0.5 mi
·
57 sec
·
Orange Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
10
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
Toward I 280 West: Garden State Parkway
Use the left lane.
11
Merge onto I 280
13 mi
·
15 min
·
Essex Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
·
31 sec
Toward I 280 West, I 80 West
13
Merge onto I 80
8.3 mi
·
9 min
·
Christopher Columbus Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Exit 37
Toward CR 513: Hibernia, Rockaway
Use the slight right lane.
15
Keep slight right at fork
177 ft
·
4 sec
Toward CR 513 South: Main Street, Rockaway
Use the left / right lanes.
16
Turn slight right onto CR 513
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
·
Green Pond Road
Use the right lane.
17
Turn straight onto CR 513
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
Hibernia Avenue
18
Continue on CR 513
491 ft
·
8 sec
·
Halsey Avenue
19
Turn slight right onto CR 513
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
Church Street
20
Continue on CR 513
349 ft
·
7 sec
·
Wall Street
21
At end of road, turn right onto CR 513
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
West Main Street
22
Turn slight right onto US 46
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Bloomfield Avenue
23
Continue on US 46
0.4 mi
·
42 sec
·
W. Blackwell Street
24
Continue on US 46
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
25
Continue on US 46
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
W. Blackwell Street
26
Turn right onto North Dell Avenue
72 ft
·
3 sec
·
North Dell Avenue
27
Arrive at destination
North Dell Avenue
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 18 mi from Jersey City, NJ · 26m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
18 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 36 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 18 miles from Jersey City, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Kenvil, NJ
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Kenvil, 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
$5.97 one way
$11.94 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $6.54 | $13.07 |
| premium | $4.93 | $6.98 | $13.96 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.95 | $15.90 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.8 | 0 | $3.78 | $1.73 |
| Efficient EV | 9 | 0 | $3.15 | $1.44 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.4 | 0 | $5.04 | $2.30 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (69% 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
Kenvil, NJ
Late night in Kenvil on Saturday
Local time
2:07 AM
EDT
Current temp
41°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
8 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
51m 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 Kenvil, NJ covers 36 miles and takes about 51m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Essex Freeway, Christopher Columbus Highway, Raymond Boulevard. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 18 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 $5.97 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 14 decision points packed into just 36 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 51m.
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 7 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 19.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Jersey City, NJ and Kenvil, NJ, road signs point toward Cr 513: Hibernia and Rockaway.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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