Origin
Jersey City, NJ
Night in Jersey City on Tuesday
Local time
10:07 PM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Jersey City, NJ to Olivet, NJ
Data updated 2 hours ago
Drive Time
2h 19m
Distance
110.6 mi
178 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$18
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 10m
★
6 AM
2h 19m
8 AM
2h 38m
10 AM
2h 26m
12 PM
2h 24m
3 PM
2h 27m
5 PM
2h 37m
8 PM
2h 13m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Olivet, NJ
Toni Seyfert
Trip Overview
The drive from Jersey City, NJ to Olivet, NJ covers 110.6 miles and takes about 2h 19m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on New Jersey Turnpike, Veterans Memorial Highway, Buck Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 77.5 miles on New Jersey Turnpike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $18.34 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
55.3 miles from Jersey City, NJ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 8m into the drive .
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Drive Character
This is a 2h 19m highway drive covering 110.6 miles, with most of the trip on New Jersey Turnpike and Veterans Memorial Highway. The longest continuous stretch is about 77.5 miles on New Jersey Turnpike.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 27 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 77.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on New Jersey Turnpike and Veterans Memorial Highway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 6.3 miles in.
Route Complexity
10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 23 significant decision points across 110.6 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 6.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 84.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 85.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 23 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
8
6.3 mi into trip
|
~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
84.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 42m in
Take the exit toward NJ 168: Camden, Atlantic City Expressway
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 3
Toward NJ 168: Camden, Atlantic City Expressway
8
85.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 43m in
Keep slight right at fork toward NJ 168 North: Camden, Philadelphia
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward NJ 168 North: Camden, Philadelphia
8
88.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 50m in
|
NJ 55 / Veterans Memorial Highway
Keep slight right at fork onto NJ 55 / Veterans Memorial Highway toward NJ 55 South: Glassboro, Vineland
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward NJ 55 South: Glassboro, Vineland
8
103.1 mi into trip
|
~2h 7m in
Take the exit toward CR 553: Clayton, Glassboro, Centerton
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 45
Toward CR 553: Clayton, Glassboro, Centerton
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 Olivet, NJ, road signs point toward Njtp: New Jersey Turnpike Toll, Njtp South: Trenton, Njtp South: Camden, Wilmington, Philadelphia and Vineland - among others.
Njtp: New Jersey Turnpike Toll
5.6 mi in
|
~9m
Njtp South: Trenton
6.3 mi in
|
~10m
Njtp South: Camden
59.6 mi in
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~1h 13m
|
via NJTP
Wilmington
59.6 mi in
|
~1h 13m
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via NJTP
Philadelphia
85.3 mi in
|
~1h 43m
Vineland
88.1 mi in
|
~1h 50m
|
via NJ 55
Cr 553: Clayton
103.1 mi in
|
~2h 7m
Glassboro
103.1 mi in
|
~2h 7m
Centerton
103.1 mi in
|
~2h 7m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| New Jersey Turnpike | 77.5 mi | 1h 30m |
| Veterans Memorial Highway | 15 mi | 17m |
| Buck Road | 7.2 mi | 10m |
| US 1 Truck | 3 mi | 5m |
| US 1 | 2.1 mi | 2m |
| North-South Freeway | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Creek Road | 0.8 mi | 2m |
| Duncan Avenue | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
New Jersey Turnpike
— 77.5 mi, about 1h 30m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jersey City, NJ and Olivet, 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
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
US 1; US 9
Use the 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
·
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
12
Merge onto I 95
52 mi
·
1 hr 1 min
·
New Jersey Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Keep slight left at fork onto NJTP
25 mi
·
29 min
·
New Jersey Turnpike
Toward NJTP South: Camden, Wilmington
14
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
41 sec
Exit 3
Toward NJ 168: Camden, Atlantic City Expressway
Use the slight right lane.
15
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
Toward NJ 168 North: Camden, Philadelphia
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
16
Turn straight onto NJ 168
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
·
Black Horse Pike
17
Turn left onto CR 659
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
West Browning Road
Use the left lane.
18
Turn slight left onto CR 753
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Creek Road
19
Turn left onto Harding Avenue
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
Harding Avenue
Use the left lane.
20
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
21
Merge onto NJ 42
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
North-South Freeway
22
Keep slight right at fork onto NJ 55
15 mi
·
17 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
Toward NJ 55 South: Glassboro, Vineland
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
23
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Exit 45
Toward CR 553: Clayton, Glassboro, Centerton
Use the slight right lane.
24
Turn right onto CR 553
7.2 mi
·
10 min
·
Buck Road
25
Turn left onto CR 553
204 ft
·
10 sec
·
Centerton Road
26
Turn left onto CR 690
74 ft
·
1 sec
·
Upper Neck Road
27
Arrive at destination
CR 690
Trip Plan
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 55.3 miles from Jersey City, NJ, or about 1h 8m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 77.5 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 37m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 55.3 miles or 1h 8m 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 53m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Olivet, 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.
+
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 110.6 miles and 2h 19m.
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 77.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 55.3 mi from Jersey City, NJ · 1h 8m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
55 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 55.3 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 77.5 miles.
Arriving in Olivet, NJ
The final approach into Olivet, 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 Olivet, 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
$18.34 one way
$36.67 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
39 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $20.08 | $40.16 |
| premium | $4.93 | $21.45 | $42.90 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $24.42 | $48.84 |
Estimated Tolls: $10.84
New Jersey Turnpike
(77.5 mi)
$10.84
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
$18
Tolls
$11
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$54–$79
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 38.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 33.2 | 0 | $11.61 | $5.31 |
| Efficient EV | 27.7 | 0 | $9.68 | $4.42 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 44.2 | 0 | $15.48 | $7.08 |
Gas CO2
39 kg
EV CO2
13 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
Olivet, NJ
Night in Olivet on Tuesday
Local time
10:07 PM
EDT
Current temp
57°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 cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
2h 19m 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 Olivet, NJ covers 110.6 miles and takes about 2h 19m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are New Jersey Turnpike, Veterans Memorial Highway, Buck Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 55.3 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 $18.34 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 23 significant decision points across 110.6 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 6.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 84.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 85.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Jersey City, NJ and Olivet, NJ, road signs point toward Njtp: New Jersey Turnpike Toll, Njtp South: Trenton, Njtp South: Camden, Wilmington, Philadelphia and Vineland - among others.
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