Origin
Laurel Lake, NJ
Afternoon in Laurel Lake on Monday
Local time
1:32 PM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Laurel Lake, NJ to Jersey City, NJ
Drive Time
2h 18m
Distance
126.6 mi
204 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$21
one way
EV Charging
Loading...
station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 9m
★
6 AM
2h 19m
8 AM
2h 38m
10 AM
2h 26m
12 PM
2h 24m
3 PM
2h 27m
5 PM
2h 37m
8 PM
2h 13m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Trip Overview
The drive from Laurel Lake, NJ to Jersey City, NJ covers 126.6 miles and takes about 2h 18m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on CR 627, Silver Run Road, South Race Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $20.95 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.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
63.3 miles from Laurel Lake, NJ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 9m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 2h 18m drive with frequent turns across 126.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 37 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
CR 627 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.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Laurel Lake, NJ to Jersey City, NJ is easy. At 2h 18m 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 Laurel Lake, NJ to Jersey City, NJ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| CR 627 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Silver Run Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South Race Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Cedar Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North 2nd Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East Broad Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North 3rd Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
CR 627
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Laurel Lake, NJ and Jersey City, NJ.
1
Start on CR 627
240 ft
·
11 sec
·
CR 627
2
Turn straight onto Silver Run Road
3.6 mi
·
7 min
·
Silver Run Road
3
Continue on South Race Street
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
South Race Street
4
Turn right onto Cedar Street
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
Cedar Street
5
Merge slight left onto West Main Street
0.3 mi
·
30 sec
·
West Main Street
6
Turn left onto North 2nd Street
0.5 mi
·
45 sec
·
North 2nd Street
7
Turn right onto East Broad Street
394 ft
·
14 sec
·
East Broad Street
8
Turn left onto North 3rd Street
236 ft
·
4 sec
·
North 3rd Street
9
Turn slight right onto Wheaton Avenue
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Wheaton Avenue
10
Continue on South Main Road
0.3 mi
·
25 sec
·
South Main Road
11
Turn slight right onto South Lincoln Avenue
8.0 mi
·
11 min
·
South Lincoln Avenue
12
Continue on Wheat Road
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Wheat Road
13
Continue on Blue Anchor Road
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Blue Anchor Road
14
Continue on Hammonton Road
0.7 mi
·
53 sec
·
Hammonton Road
15
Continue on Buena-Hammonton Road
2.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Buena-Hammonton Road
16
Continue on 12th Street
4.4 mi
·
5 min
·
12th Street
17
Continue on Route 54 North
0.4 mi
·
29 sec
·
Route 54 North
18
Continue on 12th Street
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
12th Street
19
Continue on Bellevue Avenue
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Bellevue Avenue
20
Turn right
502 ft
·
9 sec
21
Continue on Trenton Road
18 mi
·
23 min
·
Trenton Road
22
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US 206 North: Trenton, New York
499 ft
·
7 sec
·
US 206 North: Trenton, New York
23
Exit the roundabout onto US 206 North: Trenton, New York
7.6 mi
·
10 min
·
US 206 North: Trenton, New York
24
Continue straight
8.8 mi
·
10 min
25
Take the exit straight toward I 95 Toll, NJTP Toll: New Jersey Turnpike
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
I 95 Toll, NJTP Toll: New Jersey Turnpike
26
Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North, NJTP North: New York City
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
I 95 North, NJTP North: New York City
27
Keep slight right to continue on I 95 North, NJTP North: New York City
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
I 95 North, NJTP North: New York City
28
Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike
52 mi
·
1 hr 1 min
·
New Jersey Turnpike
29
Keep slight right to continue on New Jersey Turnpike Eastern Spur
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
New Jersey Turnpike Eastern Spur
30
Take the exit slight right toward US 1 North Truck, US 9 North Truck: Newark, Jersey City
0.4 mi
·
59 sec
·
US 1 North Truck, US 9 North Truck: Newark, Jersey City
31
Keep slight right to continue on US 1 Truck North, US 9 Truck North: Jersey City, Doremus Avenue
322 ft
·
8 sec
·
US 1 Truck North, US 9 Truck North: Jersey City, Doremus Avenue
32
Keep slight left to continue on US 1 North Truck, US 9 North Truck: Jersey City
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
US 1 North Truck, US 9 North Truck: Jersey City
33
Merge slight left onto Lincoln Highway
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Lincoln Highway
34
Take the exit slight left toward US 1 Truck North, US 9 Truck North
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
US 1 Truck North, US 9 Truck North
35
Turn right onto Duncan Avenue
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
·
Duncan Avenue
36
Turn left onto Olean Avenue
315 ft
·
14 sec
·
Olean Avenue
37
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 63.3 miles from Laurel Lake, NJ, or about 1h 9m 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 80 miles or 1h 27m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 63.3 miles or 1h 9m 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 53m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Jersey City, NJ than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Laurel Lake, NJ so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
+
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 Laurel Lake, NJ
This is one driving day of about 126.6 miles and 2h 18m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Laurel Lake, NJ.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 63.3 mi from Laurel Lake, NJ · 1h 9m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
63 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 63.3 miles from Laurel Lake, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Jersey City, NJ
The final approach into Jersey City, 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 Jersey City, 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
$20.95 one way
$41.90 round trip
$4.20/gal
25.4 MPG avg
44 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $22.92 | $45.85 |
| premium | $4.92 | $24.53 | $49.06 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $28.13 | $56.25 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$21
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$46–$71
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 44.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $13 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 38 | 0 | $13.29 | $6.08 |
| Efficient EV | 31.7 | 0 | $11.08 | $5.06 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 50.6 | 0 | $17.72 | $8.10 |
Gas CO2
44 kg
EV CO2
15 kg (66% 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
Jersey City, NJ
Afternoon in Jersey City on Monday
Local time
1:32 PM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
2 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 18m 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 Laurel Lake, NJ to Jersey City, NJ covers 126.6 miles and takes about 2h 18m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are CR 627, Silver Run Road, South Race Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 63.3 miles from Laurel Lake, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $20.95 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 Laurel Lake, NJ to Jersey City, NJ is easy. At 2h 18m 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 Laurel Lake, NJ to Jersey City, NJ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Laurel Lake, NJ to Jersey City, NJ does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Was this route helpful?
Thanks for your feedback!
Your tip has been submitted. Thanks!
/500
Recent Tips
·
Explore More
Continue From Jersey City, NJ
More from Laurel Lake, NJ
More trips to Jersey City, NJ
Explore more options from Laurel Lake, NJ or browse trips ending in Jersey City, NJ.
Looking for more statewide routes? Browse NJ road trips.
Explore maps for Laurel Lake, NJ or Jersey City, NJ on MapSof.net.