Origin
Monmouth Junction, NJ
Afternoon in Monmouth Junction on Friday
Local time
12:58 PM
EDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Monmouth Junction, NJ to Jersey City, NJ
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
53m
Distance
39.2 mi
63 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 49m
★
6 AM
0h 53m
8 AM
1h 2m
10 AM
0h 56m
12 PM
0h 55m
3 PM
0h 57m
5 PM
1h 2m
8 PM
0h 51m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Monmouth Junction, NJ
Alexa V. Mato
Trip Overview
The drive from Monmouth Junction, NJ to Jersey City, NJ covers 39.2 miles and takes about 53m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on New Road, Newark|Newark, NJ 18 South for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.50 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 53m. Total distance: 39.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
53m 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 53m drive with frequent turns across 39.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 22 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
New Road 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 Monmouth Junction, NJ to Jersey City, NJ is easy. At 53m 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 Monmouth Junction, NJ to Jersey City, NJ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| New Road | — | — |
| Newark|Newark | — | — |
| NJ 18 South | — | — |
| State Route 18 | — | — |
| I 95 | — | — |
| I 95 North | — | — |
| New Jersey Turnpike | — | — |
| New Jersey Turnpike Eastern Spur | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
New Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Monmouth Junction, NJ and Jersey City, NJ.
1
Start on Ridge Road
46 ft
·
5 sec
·
Ridge Road
2
Turn left onto New Road
1.4 mi
·
3 min
·
New Road
3
Turn right
6.7 mi
·
9 min
4
Keep slight left
0.1 mi
·
9 sec
5
Keep slight left to continue on Newark|Newark, Camden, New Brunswick|Newark, Camden, New Brunswick
505 ft
·
8 sec
·
Newark|Newark, Camden, New Brunswick|Newark, Camden, New Brunswick
6
Keep slight left
367 ft
·
6 sec
7
Keep slight left
2.5 mi
·
3 min
8
Take the exit slight right toward NJ 18 South: East Brunswick
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
·
NJ 18 South: East Brunswick
9
Merge slight left onto State Route 18
0.5 mi
·
55 sec
·
State Route 18
10
Take the exit slight right toward NJTP Toll, I 95 Toll: New Jersey Turnpike
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
NJTP Toll, I 95 Toll: New Jersey Turnpike
11
Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North, NJTP North: New York City
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
I 95 North, NJTP North: New York City
12
Keep slight right
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
13
Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike
22 mi
·
27 min
·
New Jersey Turnpike
14
Keep slight right to continue on New Jersey Turnpike Eastern Spur
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
New Jersey Turnpike Eastern Spur
15
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
16
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
17
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
18
Merge slight left onto Lincoln Highway
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Lincoln Highway
19
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
20
Turn right onto Duncan Avenue
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
·
Duncan Avenue
21
Turn left onto Olean Avenue
315 ft
·
14 sec
·
Olean Avenue
22
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 19.6 mi from Monmouth Junction, NJ · 26m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
20 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 39 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 19.6 miles from Monmouth Junction, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Jersey City, NJ
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Jersey City, NJ if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.50 one way
$13.00 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $7.12 | $14.24 |
| premium | $4.93 | $7.60 | $15.20 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.65 | $17.31 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.8 | 0 | $4.12 | $1.88 |
| Efficient EV | 9.8 | 0 | $3.43 | $1.57 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15.7 | 0 | $5.49 | $2.51 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (64% 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 Friday
Local time
12:58 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
4 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
53m 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 Monmouth Junction, NJ to Jersey City, NJ covers 39.2 miles and takes about 53m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are New Road, Newark|Newark, NJ 18 South. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 19.6 miles from Monmouth Junction, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $6.50 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 Monmouth Junction, NJ to Jersey City, NJ is easy. At 53m 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 Monmouth Junction, NJ to Jersey City, NJ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Monmouth Junction, NJ to Jersey City, NJ does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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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