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Trip from Lyndhurst, NJ to Jersey City, NJ

Drive Time

15m

Distance

10.2 mi

16 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$2

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

4 AM
0h 14m ★
6 AM
0h 16m
8 AM
0h 18m
10 AM
0h 17m
12 PM
0h 16m
3 PM
0h 17m
5 PM
0h 18m
8 PM
0h 15m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Lyndhurst, NJ, NJ

Lyndhurst, NJ

James Kampeis

Trip Overview

If you are looking for a quick transition between Lyndhurst and Jersey City, this 8.6-mile trip is an efficient way to get across northern New Jersey. Expect to spend about 21 minutes on the road, making it a perfect candidate for a single-day journey that requires no overnight stops. Budgeting is simple here, as your fuel costs should hover around $1 for the entire trip. Since both cities are located within the Northeast region, you will remain in a familiar urban landscape throughout your travel. This route is purely practical, prioritizing speed and local connectivity over scenic cruising. It serves as a straightforward link for commuters or anyone needing to navigate between these two points quickly.

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

5.1 miles from Lyndhurst, NJ

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 7m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than an open-road highway experience. You will navigate via NJ 3 East, US 1, and Tonnelle Avenue, which means you should stay alert for constant navigation changes. With 0% of the route categorized as traditional highway driving, you won't be settling into a long, monotonous cruise. In fact, there is no significant uninterrupted stretch on NJ 3 East, keeping your hands active on the wheel. The journey is defined by its urban, technical nature, requiring your full attention as you move through these local thoroughfares.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 9 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
NJ 3 is the longest continuous segment at about 5.4 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 6 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.6 miles in.

Route Complexity 5/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 10.2 miles you will encounter 6 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.6 miles: Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles (NJ 3): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 8.6 miles (US 1; US 9 / Tonnelle Avenue): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 6 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

4
0.6 mi into trip | ~2m in

Take the ramp toward NJ 3 East

Navigation decision point

Toward NJ 3 East
5
0.7 mi into trip | ~2m in | NJ 3

Merge onto NJ 3

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
8.6 mi into trip | ~11m in | US 1; US 9 / Tonnelle Avenue

Keep slight left at fork onto US 1; US 9 / Tonnelle Avenue toward NJ 139 East, US 1 South, US 9 South: Hoboken, Holland Tunnel, Tonnele Avenue, Jersey City, Pulaski Skyway

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight lane. Toward NJ 139 East, US 1 South, US 9 South: Hob...
3
9.3 mi into trip | ~13m in | CR 501 / John F. Kennedy Boulevard

Turn right onto CR 501 / John F. Kennedy Boulevard

Navigation decision point

5
10.2 mi into trip | ~15m in | Olean Avenue

Turn right onto Olean Avenue

Navigation decision point

Towns Along This Route

On the drive from Lyndhurst, NJ to Jersey City, NJ, road signs begin pointing toward Pulaski Skyway along the way.

Pulaski Skyway

8.6 mi in | ~11m | via US 1; US 9

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
NJ 3 5.4 mi 6m
Tonnelle Avenue 3.2 mi 4m
Delafield Avenue 0.6 mi 2m
John F. Kennedy Boulevard 0.6 mi 1m
Duncan Avenue 0.3 mi <1m
Olean Avenue <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: NJ 3 — 5.4 mi, about 6m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lyndhurst, NJ and Jersey City, NJ.

1

Start on Delafield Avenue

0.6 mi · 2 min · Delafield Avenue
2

Take the ramp slight right toward NJ 3 East

0.1 mi · 13 sec · NJ 3 East
3

Merge slight left

5.4 mi · 6 min
4

Continue on Tonnelle Avenue/US 1 and 9 Southbound

2.5 mi · 3 min · Tonnelle Avenue/US 1 and 9 Southbound
5

Keep slight left to continue on Tonnelle Avenue

0.7 mi · 1 min · Tonnelle Avenue
6

Turn right onto John F. Kennedy Boulevard

0.6 mi · 1 min · John F. Kennedy Boulevard
7

Turn right onto Duncan Avenue

0.3 mi · 44 sec · Duncan Avenue
8

Turn right onto Olean Avenue

315 ft · 14 sec · Olean Avenue
9

Arrive at your destination

Trip Plan

Because this is a short 21-minute drive, you have plenty of flexibility regarding your departure time. However, given the local road nature of the route, try to avoid peak rush hours to keep your transit time as predictable as possible. Since there are no planned stops, ensure your tank is topped off before you head out, though the $1 fuel estimate means this trip is very light on your wallet. Keep a close eye on your GPS, as the frequent turns through Tonnelle Avenue and local connections can be easy to miss if you aren't paying attention. Use this quick transit time to your advantage by planning your arrival in Jersey City with ease.

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 5.1 miles from Lyndhurst, NJ, or about 7m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 5.4 miles.

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 10.2 miles or 15m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 5.1 miles or 7m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 11m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Jersey City, NJ than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Lyndhurst, NJ so your first major turns are already loaded.

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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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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 Lyndhurst, NJ

This is one driving day of about 10.2 miles and 15m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Lyndhurst, 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.
The longest stretch is on NJ 3 for about 5.4 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 5.1 mi from Lyndhurst, NJ · 7m into the drive

Downtown New York City, NY, NY

Mid-route town

Meal stop

New York City, NY

5 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

New York City, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 10.2 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

New York City, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 5.1 miles from Lyndhurst, 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.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Thomas Edison National Historical Park

Thomas Edison National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Today, the brick buildings on Main Street in West Orange, NJ seem quiet, betraying little evidence of the research, development, and innovation of their heyday. Visitors can step back in time to Thoma...

6 mi from route ~16 min detour $10
Park Closure: Glenmont Mansion and Grounds Closed
View on nps.gov
Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park

Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Silk cloth and steam locomotives; textiles and continuous paper rolls; firearms and aircraft engines. What do these things have in common? All were manufactured in the same place - Paterson, NJ. In 17...

8 mi from route ~19 min detour Free near mile 0.7
View on nps.gov
Gateway National Recreation Area

Gateway National Recreation Area

National Recreation Area

Spanning 27,000 acres from Sandy Hook in New Jersey to Breezy Point in New York City, the park is both the gateway from the ocean into New York Harbor, and the gateway to the National Park Service for...

14 mi from route ~34 min detour Free near mile 9.9
View on nps.gov
Morristown National Historical Park

Morristown National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Morristown National Historical Park commemorates the sites of General Washington and the Continental Army’s winter encampment from December 1779 to June 1780, where soldiers survived the coldest winte...

22 mi from route ~54 min detour Free
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$1.69 one way

$3.38 round trip

$4.20/gal 25.4 MPG avg 4 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.60 $1.85 $3.69
premium $4.92 $1.98 $3.95
diesel $5.64 $2.27 $4.53

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$2

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$27–$52

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 3.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 3.1 0 $1.07 $0.49
Efficient EV 2.6 0 $0.89 $0.41
EV Truck/SUV 4.1 0 $1.43 $0.65

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.

Forecast data refreshed 2 days ago

Origin

Lyndhurst, NJ

Late night in Lyndhurst on Monday

Local time

5:27 AM

EDT

Current temp

60°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Jersey City, NJ

Late night in Jersey City on Monday

Local time

5:27 AM

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

1 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

15m 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 Lyndhurst, NJ to Jersey City, NJ covers 10.2 miles and takes about 15m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are NJ 3, Tonnelle Avenue, Delafield Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 5.1 miles from Lyndhurst, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.69 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.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 10.2 miles you will encounter 6 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.6 miles: Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles (NJ 3): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 8.6 miles (US 1; US 9 / Tonnelle Avenue): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Lyndhurst, NJ to Jersey City, NJ, road signs begin pointing toward Pulaski Skyway along the way.

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