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Trip from Jersey City, NJ to Deerfield, NJ

Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026

Drive Time

2h 26m

Distance

114 mi

184 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$19

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 30 min
4 AM
2h 16m ★
6 AM
2h 26m
8 AM
2h 46m
10 AM
2h 33m
12 PM
2h 31m
3 PM
2h 34m
5 PM
2h 45m
8 PM
2h 20m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

township in Cumberland County, New Jersey, United States

Deerfield, NJ

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Trip Overview

The drive from Jersey City, NJ to Deerfield, NJ covers 114 miles and takes about 2h 26m 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 $18.90 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.

Midpoint

57 miles from Jersey City, NJ

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 13m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 26m. Total distance: 114 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 26m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile.

Drive Character

Expect a 2h 26m drive with frequent turns across 114 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 30 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Duncan Avenue is one of the defining roads on this drive.

How Hard Is This Drive?

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.

Driving Effort 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Jersey City, NJ to Deerfield, NJ is easy. At 2h 26m 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 Deerfield, NJ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Duncan Avenue
US 1 South
US 1
I 78 East
I 95
I 95 South
New Jersey Turnpike
NJ 168

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: Duncan Avenue — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Jersey City, NJ and Deerfield, NJ.

1

Start on Olean Avenue

315 ft · 16 sec · Olean Avenue
2

Turn right onto Duncan Avenue

0.4 mi · 53 sec · Duncan Avenue
3

Turn left

0.4 mi · 45 sec
4

Take the exit slight right toward US 1 South, US 9 South: Newark Airport, Port Newark Elizabeth Seaport

1.9 mi · 3 min · US 1 South, US 9 South: Newark Airport, Port Newark Elizabeth Seaport
5

Take the exit straight toward US 1 Truck South, US 9 Truck South: Port Newark, Newark Airport

0.7 mi · 1 min · US 1 Truck South, US 9 Truck South: Port Newark, Newark Airport
6

Merge slight left

2.1 mi · 2 min
7

Take the exit slight right toward I 78 East, I 95, NJTP: New Jersey Turnpike Toll

0.6 mi · 1 min · I 78 East, I 95, NJTP: New Jersey Turnpike Toll
8

Merge slight right onto I 95/NJTP North Tolls

46 ft · 1 sec · I 95/NJTP North Tolls
9

Keep slight right to continue on I 95/NJTP North Tolls

0.1 mi · 7 sec · I 95/NJTP North Tolls
10

Keep slight right to continue on I 95 South, NJTP South: Trenton

0.6 mi · 1 min · I 95 South, NJTP South: Trenton
11

Keep slight left

0.6 mi · 49 sec
12

Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike

52 mi · 1 hr 1 min · New Jersey Turnpike
13

Keep slight left to continue on New Jersey Turnpike

25 mi · 29 min · New Jersey Turnpike
14

Take the exit slight right toward NJ 168: Camden, Atlantic City Expressway

0.4 mi · 41 sec · NJ 168: Camden, Atlantic City Expressway
15

Keep slight right to continue on NJ 168 North: Camden, Philadelphia

0.2 mi · 24 sec · NJ 168 North: Camden, Philadelphia
16

Turn straight onto Black Horse Pike

0.3 mi · 45 sec · Black Horse Pike
17

Turn left onto West Browning Road

0.4 mi · 1 min · West Browning Road
18

Turn slight left onto Creek Road

0.8 mi · 2 min · Creek Road
19

Turn left onto Harding Avenue

0.2 mi · 22 sec · Harding Avenue
20

Take the ramp left

0.1 mi · 15 sec
21

Merge slight left onto North-South Freeway

0.9 mi · 1 min · North-South Freeway
22

Keep slight right to continue on Veterans Memorial Highway

11 mi · 13 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
23

Take the exit slight right toward CR 641: Glassboro, Ferrell

0.2 mi · 28 sec · CR 641: Glassboro, Ferrell
24

Turn right onto Ellis Mill Road

4.0 mi · 7 min · Ellis Mill Road
25

At the end of the road, turn left onto Bridgeton Pike

3.7 mi · 5 min · Bridgeton Pike
26

Continue on Bridgeton Pike

95 ft · 3 sec · Bridgeton Pike
27

Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Pole Tavern Circle

102 ft · 1 sec · Pole Tavern Circle
28

Exit the rotary onto Pole Tavern Road

6.6 mi · 9 min · Pole Tavern Road
29

Turn right onto West Deerfield Road

36 ft · 1 sec · West Deerfield Road
30

Arrive at your destination

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 57 miles from Jersey City, NJ, or about 1h 13m into the drive.

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 25 miles or 32m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 57 miles or 1h 13m 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 59m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Deerfield, 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.

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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 114 miles and 2h 26m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 25 miles from Jersey City, NJ.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 57 mi from Jersey City, NJ · 1h 13m into the drive

borough in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Bristol, PA

57 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

Staten Island, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 25 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Bristol, PA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 57 miles from Jersey City, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Deerfield, NJ

The final approach into Deerfield, 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 Deerfield, 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

$18.90 one way

$37.80 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 40 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $20.70 $41.40
premium $4.93 $22.11 $44.22
diesel $5.61 $25.17 $50.34

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$19

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$44–$69

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 39.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 34.2 0 $11.97 $5.47
Efficient EV 28.5 0 $9.98 $4.56
EV Truck/SUV 45.6 0 $15.96 $7.30

Gas CO2

40 kg

EV CO2

13 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.

Forecast as of Apr 16, 2026

Origin

Jersey City, NJ

Evening in Jersey City on Thursday

Local time

8:55 PM

EDT

Current temp

49°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Deerfield, NJ

Evening in Deerfield on Thursday

Local time

8:55 PM

EDT

Current temp

46°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

47°F

Bristol, PA

57 mi in

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

3 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 26m 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 Deerfield, NJ covers 114 miles and takes about 2h 26m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Duncan Avenue, US 1 South, US 1. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 57 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 $18.90 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.
The drive from Jersey City, NJ to Deerfield, NJ is easy. At 2h 26m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Jersey City, NJ to Deerfield, NJ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Jersey City, NJ to Deerfield, NJ does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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