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Trip from Jersey City, NJ to Little Ferry, NJ

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

17m

Distance

11.2 mi

18 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$2

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

4 AM
0h 16m ★
6 AM
0h 18m
8 AM
0h 21m
10 AM
0h 19m
12 PM
0h 18m
3 PM
0h 19m
5 PM
0h 21m
8 PM
0h 17m

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

Downtown Little Ferry, NJ, NJ

Little Ferry, NJ

Garrison Gao

Trip Overview

The drive from Jersey City, NJ to Little Ferry, NJ covers 11.2 miles and takes about 17m 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 North, US 1 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.86 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 17m. Total distance: 11.2 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

17m 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.

Drive Character

Expect a 17m drive with frequent turns across 11.2 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 16 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 Little Ferry, NJ is easy. At 17m 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 Little Ferry, NJ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Duncan Avenue
US 1 North
US 1
Tonnelle Avenue
NJ 120 North
Larry Doby Highway
Washington Avenue
Moonachie Road

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 Little Ferry, NJ.

1

Start on Olean Avenue

315 ft · 16 sec · Olean Avenue
2

Turn right onto Duncan Avenue

0.4 mi · 51 sec · Duncan Avenue
3

Turn right

0.9 mi · 1 min
4

Take the exit straight

171 ft · 5 sec
5

Keep slight right to continue on NJ 139 East, US 1 North, US 9 North: Hoboken, Holland Tunnel, Secaucus, Lincoln Tunnel

0.1 mi · 18 sec · NJ 139 East, US 1 North, US 9 North: Hoboken, Holland Tunnel, Secaucus, Lincoln Tunnel
6

Keep slight left to continue on US 1-9 North: Secaucus, Lincoln Tunnel

0.7 mi · 56 sec · US 1-9 North: Secaucus, Lincoln Tunnel
7

Merge slight left onto Tonnelle Avenue

2.3 mi · 2 min · Tonnelle Avenue
8

Turn straight

2.8 mi · 3 min
9

Take the exit slight right toward NJ 120 North: East Rutherford

0.2 mi · 23 sec · NJ 120 North: East Rutherford
10

Keep slight left to continue on Larry Doby Highway

0.6 mi · 55 sec · Larry Doby Highway
11

Keep slight left to continue on Washington Avenue

1.6 mi · 2 min · Washington Avenue
12

Continue on Moonachie Road

0.9 mi · 1 min · Moonachie Road
13

Continue on Liberty Street

0.7 mi · 1 min · Liberty Street
14

Turn right onto Main Street

328 ft · 15 sec · Main Street
15

Turn left onto Charles Street

190 ft · 8 sec · Charles Street
16

Arrive at your destination

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$1.86 one way

$3.71 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 4 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $2.03 $4.07
premium $4.93 $2.17 $4.34
diesel $5.61 $2.47 $4.95

Estimated Tolls: $16.00

Lincoln Tunnel $16.00

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$2

Tolls

$16

Total

$18

Estimated CO2 emission: 3.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 3.4 0 $1.18 $0.54
Efficient EV 2.8 0 $0.98 $0.45
EV Truck/SUV 4.5 0 $1.57 $0.72

Gas CO2

4 kg

EV CO2

1 kg (75% 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

Afternoon in Jersey City on Thursday

Local time

12:16 PM

EDT

Current temp

49°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Little Ferry, NJ

Afternoon in Little Ferry on Thursday

Local time

12:16 PM

EDT

Current temp

70°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

21 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

17m 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 Little Ferry, NJ covers 11.2 miles and takes about 17m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Duncan Avenue, US 1 North, US 1. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 5.6 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 $1.86 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 Little Ferry, NJ is easy. At 17m 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 Little Ferry, NJ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Jersey City, NJ to Little Ferry, NJ does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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