Origin
Jersey City, NJ
Afternoon in Jersey City on Saturday
Local time
2:15 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Jersey City, NJ to Oradell, 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
21 mi
34 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 28m
★
6 AM
0h 31m
8 AM
0h 36m
10 AM
0h 32m
12 PM
0h 32m
3 PM
0h 33m
5 PM
0h 36m
8 PM
0h 29m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Oradell, NJ
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Trip Overview
The drive from Jersey City, NJ to Oradell, NJ covers 21 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 mostly surface roads. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.48 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Duncan Avenue | — | — |
| US 1 North | — | — |
| US 1 | — | — |
| Tonnelle Avenue | — | — |
| NJ 17 North | — | — |
| Maywood | — | — |
| Maywood Avenue | — | — |
| Forest Avenue | — | — |
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 Oradell, 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
4.3 mi
·
5 min
9
Take the exit slight right toward NJ 17 North: Rutherford
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
NJ 17 North: Rutherford
10
Keep slight left to continue on NJ 17 North: Rutherford
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
NJ 17 North: Rutherford
11
Merge slight left
3.3 mi
·
3 min
12
Continue straight
2.4 mi
·
2 min
13
Take the exit slight right toward Maywood, Saddle Brook
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Maywood, Saddle Brook
14
Continue on Maywood Avenue
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Maywood Avenue
15
Continue on Forest Avenue
3.3 mi
·
5 min
·
Forest Avenue
16
Turn right onto Oradell Avenue
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Oradell Avenue
17
Turn left onto Seminole Street
0.2 mi
·
56 sec
·
Seminole Street
18
Turn left onto Lotus Avenue
200 ft
·
9 sec
·
Lotus Avenue
19
Arrive at your destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.48 one way
$6.96 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $3.81 | $7.63 |
| premium | $4.93 | $4.07 | $8.15 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.64 | $9.27 |
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: 7.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.3 | 0 | $2.20 | $1.01 |
| Efficient EV | 5.3 | 0 | $1.84 | $0.84 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.4 | 0 | $2.94 | $1.34 |
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
Oradell, NJ
Afternoon in Oradell on Saturday
Local time
2:15 PM
EDT
Current temp
46°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
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
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.
What kind of drive is this?
21 mi in 30m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Main road: Duncan Avenue.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
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 Oradell, 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 Oradell, NJ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 30m. Total distance: 21 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
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
Expect about $16.00 in tolls one way, starting with Lincoln Tunnel. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Jersey City, NJ to Oradell, NJ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Oradell, NJ before heading back.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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