Origin
Jersey City, NJ
Night in Jersey City on Sunday
Local time
9:35 PM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Jersey City, NJ to Laurel Springs, NJ
Drive Time
1h 50m
Distance
87.2 mi
140 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 43m
★
6 AM
1h 51m
8 AM
2h 7m
10 AM
1h 57m
12 PM
1h 55m
3 PM
1h 57m
5 PM
2h 6m
8 PM
1h 46m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Laurel Springs, NJ
Tashaud Bullock
Trip Overview
Traveling from Jersey City to Laurel Springs covers 87.2 miles, typically taking about 1 hour and 50 minutes of driving time. This route stays entirely within New Jersey, transitioning through the Northeast corridor. Because the journey is relatively short, you can easily complete it as a single-day trip without needing an overnight stay. Expect to spend approximately $14 on fuel for the trek. Since this is a straightforward highway-focused drive, it offers a practical way to reach your destination quickly rather than a leisurely sightseeing tour.
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
43.6 miles from Jersey City, NJ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 54m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a high-speed experience, as 91 percent of this route consists of highway driving. You will spend the bulk of your time on the New Jersey Turnpike, which features a long, uninterrupted 69-mile stretch that defines the core of the trip. The transition between the Turnpike, I-295, and US 1 Truck creates a consistent, fast-paced rhythm behind the wheel. While the road is efficient and reliable, it functions primarily as a transit corridor rather than a scenic byway. Prepare for a steady, focused drive that prioritizes speed and direct connectivity.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 31 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
New Jersey Turnpike is the longest continuous segment at about 69 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on New Jersey Turnpike and I 295. 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.
Route Complexity
10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 28 significant decision points across 87.2 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
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 5.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 6.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 28 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
0.9 mi into trip
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~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 none / straight / slight right lanes.
Toward US 1 South, US 9 South: Newark Airport,...
7
5.6 mi into trip
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~9m in
Take the exit toward I 78 East, I 95, NJTP: New Jersey Turnpike Toll
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 I 78 East, I 95, NJTP: New Jersey Turnpi...
8
6.3 mi into trip
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~10m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 95 South, NJTP South: Trenton
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 95 South, NJTP South: Trenton
8
59.6 mi into trip
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~1h 13m in
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NJTP / New Jersey Turnpike
Keep slight left at fork onto NJTP / New Jersey Turnpike toward NJTP South: Camden, Wilmington
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the none lane.
Toward NJTP South: Camden, Wilmington
8
82.2 mi into trip
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~1h 40m in
Take the exit toward CR 561: Haddonfield, Voorhees, Gibbsboro
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 32
Toward CR 561: Haddonfield, Voorhees, Gibbsboro
Towns Along This Route
Between Jersey City, NJ and Laurel Springs, NJ, road signs point toward Njtp: New Jersey Turnpike Toll, Njtp South: Trenton, Njtp South: Camden, Wilmington, Camden and Cr 561: Haddonfield - among others.
Njtp: New Jersey Turnpike Toll
5.6 mi in
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~9m
Njtp South: Trenton
6.3 mi in
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~10m
Njtp South: Camden
59.6 mi in
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~1h 13m
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via NJTP
Wilmington
59.6 mi in
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~1h 13m
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via NJTP
Camden
76.5 mi in
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~1h 33m
Cr 561: Haddonfield
82.2 mi in
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~1h 40m
Voorhees
82.2 mi in
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~1h 40m
Gibbsboro
82.2 mi in
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~1h 40m
Cr 561 East: Voorhees
82.3 mi in
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~1h 40m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| New Jersey Turnpike | 69 mi | 1h 20m |
| I 295 | 4.3 mi | 4m |
| US 1 Truck | 3 mi | 5m |
| Burnt Mill Road | 2.8 mi | 5m |
| US 1 | 2.1 mi | 2m |
| White Horse Road West | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Laurel Road East | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| NJ 73 | 0.5 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
New Jersey Turnpike
— 69 mi, about 1h 20m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jersey City, NJ and Laurel Springs, NJ.
1
Start on Olean Avenue
316 ft
·
15 sec
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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 none / 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
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
US 1; US 9
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 78 East, I 95, NJTP: New Jersey Turnpike Toll
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Merge onto I 78
47 ft
·
0 sec
·
I 95/NJTP North Tolls
9
Keep slight right at fork onto I 95/NJTP North Tolls
0.1 mi
·
7 sec
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I 95/NJTP North Tolls
10
Keep slight right at fork
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 95 South, NJTP South: Trenton
Use the slight right lane.
11
Keep slight left at fork
0.6 mi
·
49 sec
Use the none lane.
12
Merge onto I 95
52 mi
·
1 hr 1 min
·
New Jersey Turnpike
Use the none lane.
13
Keep slight left at fork onto NJTP
17 mi
·
19 min
·
New Jersey Turnpike
Toward NJTP South: Camden, Wilmington
Use the none lane.
14
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
55 sec
Exit 4
Toward NJ 73: Mount Laurel, Camden
15
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
Toward NJ 73 North: Camden
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
16
Merge onto NJ 73
0.5 mi
·
42 sec
·
NJ 73
Use the none lane.
17
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
Toward I 295 South: Delaware Memorial Bridge
18
Merge onto I 295
4.3 mi
·
4 min
·
I 295
Use the none lane.
19
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
Exit 32
Toward CR 561: Haddonfield, Voorhees, Gibbsboro
Use the slight right lane.
20
Turn slight left
317 ft
·
14 sec
Toward CR 561 East: Voorhees, Gibbsboro
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
21
Turn left onto CR 561
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
·
Berlin Road
Use the left lane.
22
Turn slight right
347 ft
·
12 sec
Use the right lane.
23
Turn straight onto CR 670
2.8 mi
·
5 min
·
Burnt Mill Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
24
Turn right onto CR 673
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
White Horse Road West
Use the right lane.
25
Continue on CR 673
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
·
Laurel Road East
Use the straight / right lanes.
26
Turn left onto CR 727
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
·
South Atlantic Avenue
Use the left lane.
27
Turn right
60 ft
·
3 sec
28
Turn right onto CR 669
57 ft
·
9 sec
·
Stone Road
29
Turn sharp left onto West Atlantic Avenue
297 ft
·
13 sec
·
West Atlantic Avenue
30
Turn right onto Tomlinson Avenue
0.1 mi
·
31 sec
·
Tomlinson Avenue
31
Arrive at destination
Tomlinson Avenue
Trip Plan
Given the 1 hour and 50 minute duration, you have plenty of flexibility in your departure time, though avoiding peak traffic hours is always a smart move. You won't need to plan for any formal stops along the way, as the distance is short enough to cover in one go. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge before merging onto the Turnpike, as keeping your tank ready for the 69-mile stretch will save you from making unnecessary pit stops. Since you are staying on major interstates, ensure your E-ZPass is ready to handle the tolls efficiently. This direct path allows you to reach Laurel Springs with minimal logistical preparation.
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 43.6 miles from Jersey City, NJ, or about 54m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 69 miles.
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 38m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 43.6 miles or 54m 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 30m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Laurel Springs, NJ than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Jersey City, NJ so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
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 Jersey City, NJ
This is one driving day of about 87.2 miles and 1h 50m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Jersey City, 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.
The longest stretch is on New Jersey Turnpike for about 69 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 43.6 mi from Jersey City, NJ · 54m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
44 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 43.6 miles from Jersey City, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before New Jersey Turnpike if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 69 miles.
Arriving in Laurel Springs, NJ
The final approach into Laurel Springs, 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 Laurel Springs, 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
$14.43 one way
$28.86 round trip
$4.20/gal
25.4 MPG avg
31 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $15.79 | $31.58 |
| premium | $4.92 | $16.90 | $33.80 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $19.37 | $38.75 |
Estimated Tolls: $9.66
New Jersey Turnpike
(69 mi)
$9.66
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$14
Tolls
$10
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$49–$74
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 30.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 26.2 | 0 | $9.16 | $4.19 |
| Efficient EV | 21.8 | 0 | $7.63 | $3.49 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 34.9 | 0 | $12.21 | $5.58 |
Gas CO2
31 kg
EV CO2
10 kg (68% 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
Laurel Springs, NJ
Night in Laurel Springs on Sunday
Local time
9:35 PM
EDT
Current temp
65°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
4 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
1h 50m 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 Laurel Springs, NJ covers 87.2 miles and takes about 1h 50m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are New Jersey Turnpike, I 295, 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 43.6 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 $14.43 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 demanding drive. With 28 significant decision points across 87.2 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
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 5.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 6.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Jersey City, NJ and Laurel Springs, NJ, road signs point toward Njtp: New Jersey Turnpike Toll, Njtp South: Trenton, Njtp South: Camden, Wilmington, Camden and Cr 561: Haddonfield - among others.
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