Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
32m
Distance
21.7 mi
35 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
North Haledon, NJ
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The drive from Jersey City, NJ to North Haledon, NJ covers 21.7 miles and takes about 32m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on NJ 3, Tonnelle Avenue, Belmont Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 9.4 miles on NJ 3. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.60 one way before food or hotel costs.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| NJ 3 | 9.4 mi | 11m |
| Tonnelle Avenue | 2.3 mi | 2m |
| Belmont Avenue | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| NJ 19 | 2.2 mi | 2m |
| Broad Street | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| US 1 Truck | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| West Broadway | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Main Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Jersey City, NJ and North Haledon, NJ.
Start on Olean Avenue
Turn right onto Duncan Avenue
Turn right onto US 1 Truck; US 9 Truck
Take the exit onto US 1 Truck; US 9 Truck
Keep slight right at fork
Keep slight left at fork onto US 1 Truck; US 9 Truck
Merge onto US 1; US 9
Turn straight onto NJ 3
Take the exit
Keep slight left at fork
Turn left onto CR 602
Turn right onto CR 509
Continue on NJ 19; CR 509
Take the exit
Keep slight right at fork
Turn right onto CR 638
Turn left onto CR 509
Turn slight left onto CR 509
Turn right onto CR 675
Turn right
Turn left
At end of road, turn right
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 1.4 and 18 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Keep slight right at fork toward NJ 139 East, US 1 North, US 9 North: Hoboken, Holland Tunnel, Secaucus, Lincoln Tunnel
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight left at fork onto US 1 Truck; US 9 Truck toward US 1-9 North: Secaucus, Lincoln Tunnel
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Take the exit toward Broad Street, Bloomfield, Paterson
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight right at fork toward Grand Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Regular Gas
$3.60 one way
$7.20 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $3.94 | $7.88 |
| premium | $4.93 | $4.21 | $8.42 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.79 | $9.58 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.5 | 0 | $2.28 | $1.04 |
| Efficient EV | 5.4 | 0 | $1.90 | $0.87 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.7 | 0 | $3.04 | $1.39 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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
Afternoon in Jersey City on Saturday
Local time
2:19 PM
EDT
Current temp
81°F
Slight Chance Rain Showers
Destination
Afternoon in North Haledon on Saturday
Local time
2:19 PM
EDT
Current temp
61°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
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
21.7 mi in 32m, mostly highway — 9.4 mi of that is on NJ 3.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on NJ 3 and Tonnelle Avenue. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.4 miles in.
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 19 decision points packed into just 21.7 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 32m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 1.5 miles (US 1 Truck; US 9 Truck): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 13.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Jersey City, NJ and North Haledon, NJ, road signs point toward Secaucus, Bloomfield, Paterson and Del Water Gap.
Secaucus
Bloomfield
Paterson
Del Water Gap
Interesting stops within a short detour of your drive.
Cafe
Around the midpoint, short detour
East Rutherford, NJ
Cuisine: coffee_shop
Visit websiteCafe
Near the start, short detour
Hoboken, NJ
Cuisine: coffee_shop;tea
Hours: Mo-Fr 07:00-20:00; Sa 08:00-19:00; Su 09...
Visit websiteCafe
Near the start, short detour
Cafe
Near the start, short detour
Cafe
Near the start, short detour
New York, NY
Hours: Mo-Fr 07:00-22:00; Sa-Su 07:30-22:00
Visit websiteCafe
Near the start, short detour
New York, NY
Visit websiteFast_food
Near the end, right off the route
North Haledon, NJ
Cuisine: burger
Visit websiteFast_food
Early in the drive, right off the route
Secaucus, NJ
Cuisine: mexican
Visit websiteRestaurant
Early in the drive, right off the route
Secaucus, NJ
Cuisine: tex-mex
Hours: Su-Th 11:00-23:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-24:00
Restaurant
Early in the drive, right off the route
Cuisine: seafood
Hours: Su-Th 11:00-23:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-24:00
Restaurant
Near the start, short detour
Cuisine: american
Hours: Mo-Th 11:30-22:00; Fr 11:30-23:00; Sa 10...
Visit websiteFast_food
Early in the drive, short detour
Cuisine: burger;sandwich;chicken
Park
Later in the drive, right off the route
Park
Around the midpoint, right off the route
Park
Around the midpoint, right off the route
Park
Around the midpoint, short detour
Park
Later in the drive, short detour
Park
Later in the drive, short detour
Museum
Near the start, short detour
NJ
Hours: Sa,Su 11:00-16:00
Visit websiteMuseum
Near the start, short detour
Hoboken, NJ
Hours: Tu-Th 14:00-19:00; Fr 13:00-17:00; Sa,Su...
Visit websiteMemorial
Around the midpoint, short detour
Museum
Around the midpoint, short detour
Place_of_worship
Near the end, short detour
Museum
Early in the drive, short detour
Hotel
Near the start, short detour
New York
Visit websiteHotel
Near the start, ~9 min detour
Points of interest from OpenStreetMap contributors. Listings may not reflect current hours or availability.
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 32m. Total distance: 21.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
32m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (61%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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