Origin
Little Ferry, NJ
Afternoon in Little Ferry on Thursday
Local time
12:16 PM
EDT
Current temp
70°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Little Ferry, NJ to Jersey City, NJ
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
22m
Distance
12.1 mi
20 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 20m
★
6 AM
0h 22m
8 AM
0h 26m
10 AM
0h 24m
12 PM
0h 23m
3 PM
0h 24m
5 PM
0h 26m
8 PM
0h 21m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Little Ferry, NJ
Garrison Gao
Trip Overview
The drive from Little Ferry, NJ to Jersey City, NJ covers 12.1 miles and takes about 22m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Main Street, Liberty Street, Moonachie Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.01 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 22m. Total distance: 12.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
22m 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 22m drive with frequent turns across 12.1 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Main Street 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 Little Ferry, NJ to Jersey City, NJ is easy. At 22m 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 Little Ferry, NJ to Jersey City, NJ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Main Street | — | — |
| Liberty Street | — | — |
| Moonachie Road | — | — |
| Washington Avenue | — | — |
| Larry Doby Highway | — | — |
| NJ 3 East | — | — |
| Tonnelle Avenue | — | — |
| John F | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Main Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Little Ferry, NJ and Jersey City, NJ.
1
Start on Charles Street
190 ft
·
11 sec
·
Charles Street
2
Turn right onto Main Street
328 ft
·
18 sec
·
Main Street
3
Turn left onto Liberty Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Liberty Street
4
Continue on Moonachie Road
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Moonachie Road
5
Continue on Washington Avenue
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Washington Avenue
6
Continue on Larry Doby Highway
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Larry Doby Highway
7
Keep slight left to continue on NJ 3 East: Lincoln Tunnel, New York City
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
NJ 3 East: Lincoln Tunnel, New York City
8
Merge slight right
2.8 mi
·
3 min
9
Continue on Tonnelle Avenue
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Tonnelle Avenue
10
Keep slight left to continue on Tonnelle Avenue
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Tonnelle Avenue
11
Turn right onto John F. Kennedy Boulevard
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
John F. Kennedy Boulevard
12
Turn right onto Duncan Avenue
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
·
Duncan Avenue
13
Turn right onto Olean Avenue
315 ft
·
14 sec
·
Olean Avenue
14
Arrive at your destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.01 one way
$4.01 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $2.20 | $4.39 |
| premium | $4.93 | $2.35 | $4.69 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.67 | $5.34 |
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: 4.2 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 | 3.6 | 0 | $1.27 | $0.58 |
| Efficient EV | 3 | 0 | $1.06 | $0.48 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.8 | 0 | $1.69 | $0.77 |
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.
Destination
Jersey City, NJ
Afternoon in Jersey City on Thursday
Local time
12:16 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°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 cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
22m 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 Little Ferry, NJ to Jersey City, NJ covers 12.1 miles and takes about 22m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Main Street, Liberty Street, Moonachie Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 6.1 miles from Little Ferry, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.01 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 Little Ferry, NJ to Jersey City, NJ is easy. At 22m 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 Little Ferry, NJ to Jersey City, NJ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Little Ferry, NJ to Jersey City, NJ does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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