Origin
Jersey City, NJ
Morning in Jersey City on Friday
Local time
10:02 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
46m
Distance
31.9 mi
51 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Brownville, NJ
Alexa V. Mato
The drive from Jersey City, NJ to Brownville, NJ covers 31.9 miles and takes about 46m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Duncan Avenue, US 1 South, US 1 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.29 one way before food or hotel costs.
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 46m. Total distance: 31.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
46m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Expect a 46m drive with frequent turns across 31.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Jersey City, NJ to Brownville, NJ is easy. At 46m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Jersey City, NJ to Brownville, NJ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Duncan Avenue | — | — |
| US 1 South | — | — |
| US 1 | — | — |
| I 78 East | — | — |
| I 95 | — | — |
| I 95 South | — | — |
| New Jersey Turnpike | — | — |
| US 9 | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Step-by-step road directions between Jersey City, NJ and Brownville, NJ.
Start on Olean Avenue
Turn right onto Duncan Avenue
Turn left
Take the exit slight right toward US 1 South, US 9 South: Newark Airport, Port Newark Elizabeth Seaport
Take the exit straight toward US 1 Truck South, US 9 Truck South: Port Newark, Newark Airport
Merge slight left
Take the exit slight right toward I 78 East, I 95, NJTP: New Jersey Turnpike Toll
Merge slight right onto I 95/NJTP North Tolls
Keep slight right to continue on I 95/NJTP North Tolls
Keep slight right to continue on I 95 South, NJTP South: Trenton
Keep slight left
Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike
Take the exit slight right toward GSP, US 9: Garden State Parkway, Woodbridge
Keep slight left to continue on GSP South, US 9, NJ 440: Garden State Parkway, Woodbridge, Perth Amboy
Keep slight left to continue on GSP Southbound entrance
Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway
Keep slight left to continue on Garden State Parkway
Keep slight right to continue on Garden State Parkway
Take the exit slight right toward US 9 South: Sayreville, Old Bridge
Merge slight left onto US Highway 9
Take the exit slight right toward CR 516 East: Matawan
Turn straight onto Old Bridge-Matawan Road
Turn sharp right onto Cottrell Road
Turn left onto Thames Drive
Turn right onto Cloister Court
Arrive at your destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 16 mi from Jersey City, NJ · 23m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
16 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 31.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 16 miles from Jersey City, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Brownville, 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.
Regular Gas
$5.29 one way
$10.58 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $5.79 | $11.58 |
| premium | $4.93 | $6.19 | $12.37 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.04 | $14.09 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.6 | 0 | $3.35 | $1.53 |
| Efficient EV | 8 | 0 | $2.79 | $1.28 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.8 | 0 | $4.47 | $2.04 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Morning in Jersey City on Friday
Local time
10:02 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Destination
Morning in Brownville on Friday
Local time
10:02 AM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
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.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
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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