Origin
Jersey City, NJ
Late night in Jersey City on Saturday
Local time
5:50 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Jersey City, NJ to North Caldwell, NJ
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
30m
Distance
20.6 mi
33 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 27m
★
6 AM
0h 30m
8 AM
0h 35m
10 AM
0h 32m
12 PM
0h 31m
3 PM
0h 32m
5 PM
0h 35m
8 PM
0h 28m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
North Caldwell, NJ
Joel Zar
Trip Overview
The drive from Jersey City, NJ to North Caldwell, NJ covers 20.6 miles and takes about 30m 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 $3.31 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 30m. Total distance: 20.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
30m 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 30m drive with frequent turns across 20.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 19 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 North Caldwell, NJ is easy. At 30m 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 North Caldwell, NJ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Duncan Avenue | — | — |
| US 1 North | — | — |
| US 1 | — | — |
| Tonnelle Avenue | — | — |
| CR 639 | — | — |
| McBride Avenue | — | — |
| Paterson Avenue | — | — |
| Main Street | — | — |
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 North Caldwell, 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
11 mi
·
13 min
9
Merge slight right
1.9 mi
·
2 min
10
Take the exit slight right toward CR 639: Little Falls, Woodland Park
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
·
CR 639: Little Falls, Woodland Park
11
At the end of the road, turn left onto McBride Avenue
174 ft
·
4 sec
·
McBride Avenue
12
Continue on Paterson Avenue
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Paterson Avenue
13
Turn right onto Main Street
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
Main Street
14
Turn left onto Center Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Center Avenue
15
At the end of the road, turn right onto East Lindsley Road
0.4 mi
·
41 sec
·
East Lindsley Road
16
Continue on Mountain Avenue
1.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Mountain Avenue
17
Turn right onto East Greenbrook Road
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
·
East Greenbrook Road
18
Turn right
112 ft
·
8 sec
19
Arrive at your destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.31 one way
$6.63 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $3.73 | $7.46 |
| premium | $4.95 | $4.02 | $8.04 |
| diesel | $5.98 | $4.85 | $9.70 |
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
$3
Tolls
$16
Total
$19
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.2 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.2 | 0 | $2.16 | $0.99 |
| Efficient EV | 5.2 | 0 | $1.80 | $0.82 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.2 | 0 | $2.88 | $1.32 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
North Caldwell, NJ
Late night in North Caldwell on Saturday
Local time
5:50 AM
EDT
Current temp
60°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
11 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
30m 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 North Caldwell, NJ covers 20.6 miles and takes about 30m 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 10.3 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 $3.31 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 North Caldwell, NJ is easy. At 30m 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 North Caldwell, NJ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Jersey City, NJ to North Caldwell, NJ does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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