Origin
New Egypt, NJ
Evening in New Egypt on Wednesday
Local time
7:18 PM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from New Egypt, NJ to Jersey City, NJ
Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026
Drive Time
1h 22m
Distance
58.4 mi
94 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 16m
★
6 AM
1h 22m
8 AM
1h 35m
10 AM
1h 27m
12 PM
1h 26m
3 PM
1h 28m
5 PM
1h 35m
8 PM
1h 19m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
New Egypt, NJ
Garrison Gao
Trip Overview
Stretching 58.4 miles across New Jersey, this trip from New Egypt to Jersey City is a straightforward journey typically taking about 1 hour and 22 minutes. Because of the manageable distance, it is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion, meaning you won't need to worry about overnight logistics. You should budget approximately $10 for fuel to complete the trip comfortably. Navigating through the Northeast, you will find this route is primarily highway-focused, prioritizing efficiency as you head toward the city. It is an ideal option if you are looking for a quick, direct transition between the two locations without any necessary stops.
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
29.2 miles from New Egypt, NJ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 44m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a drive defined by speed and efficiency, with roughly 68% of the journey spent on major highways. You will rely on a mix of local routes like Sharon Station Road and Old York Road before connecting to the New Jersey Turnpike. The core of your commute features a significant 37.8-mile stretch on the Turnpike, which serves as the backbone of the trip. While the local segments offer a change of pace, the majority of your time behind the wheel will be spent maintaining highway speeds. This transition from local roads to the high-speed Turnpike creates a clear shift in the driving experience as you progress toward your destination.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 22 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
New Jersey Turnpike is the longest continuous segment at about 37.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on New Jersey Turnpike and Sharon Station Road. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 54 miles in near NJTP / New Jersey Turnpike Eastern Spur.
Route Complexity
9/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 58.4 miles you will encounter 16 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 54 miles (NJTP / New Jersey Turnpike Eastern Spur): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 55 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 55.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 16 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
54 mi into trip
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~1h 14m in
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NJTP / New Jersey Turnpike Eastern Spur
Keep slight right at fork onto NJTP / New Jersey Turnpike Eastern Spur
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
55 mi into trip
|
~1h 15m in
Take the exit toward US 1 North Truck, US 9 North Truck: Newark, Jersey City
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 15E
Toward US 1 North Truck, US 9 North Truck: Newa...
8
55.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 16m in
Keep slight right at fork toward US 1 Truck North, US 9 Truck North: Jersey City, Doremus Avenue
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward US 1 Truck North, US 9 Truck North: Jers...
7
55.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 17m in
Keep slight left at fork toward US 1 North Truck, US 9 North Truck: Jersey City
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 1 North Truck, US 9 North Truck: Jers...
7
57.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 19m in
|
US 1 Truck; US 9 Truck
Take the exit onto US 1 Truck; US 9 Truck toward US 1 Truck North, US 9 Truck North
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left lane.
Toward US 1 Truck North, US 9 Truck North
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| New Jersey Turnpike | 37.8 mi | 45m |
| Sharon Station Road | 4 mi | 8m |
| Old York Road | 3.7 mi | 5m |
| Holmes Mill Road | 2.9 mi | 5m |
| Lincoln Highway | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Evergreen Road | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Forked River Road | 1.3 mi | 1m |
| New Jersey Turnpike Eastern Spur | 1.1 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
New Jersey Turnpike
— 37.8 mi, about 45m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Egypt, NJ and Jersey City, NJ.
1
Start on CR 528
49 ft
·
3 sec
·
Main Street
2
Turn right onto CR 8
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Evergreen Road
3
Continue on CR 27
2.9 mi
·
5 min
·
Holmes Mill Road
4
Turn right onto CR 27
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Burlington Path Road
5
Turn left onto CR 539
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Forked River Road
6
Enter roundabout onto CR 539 ALT
53 ft
·
0 sec
·
Sharon Station Road
7
Continue on CR 539 ALT
4.0 mi
·
8 min
·
Sharon Station Road
8
Turn left onto Herbert Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Herbert Road
9
Turn right onto CR 539
3.7 mi
·
5 min
·
Old York Road
10
Continue on CR 539
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
South Main Street
11
Turn slight right
94 ft
·
3 sec
12
Turn right onto NJ 33
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Franklin Street
13
Turn left onto I 95; NJTP
38 mi
·
45 min
·
New Jersey Turnpike
14
Keep slight right at fork onto NJTP
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
New Jersey Turnpike Eastern Spur
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
58 sec
Exit 15E
Toward US 1 North Truck, US 9 North Truck: Newark, Jersey City
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Keep slight right at fork
322 ft
·
7 sec
Toward US 1 Truck North, US 9 Truck North: Jersey City, Doremus Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Toward US 1 North Truck, US 9 North Truck: Jersey City
18
Merge onto US 1 Truck; US 9 Truck
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Lincoln Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Take the exit onto US 1 Truck; US 9 Truck
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
US 1 Truck; US 9 Truck
Toward US 1 Truck North, US 9 Truck North
Use the left lane.
20
Turn right onto Duncan Avenue
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
·
Duncan Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
21
Turn left onto Olean Avenue
316 ft
·
13 sec
·
Olean Avenue
22
Arrive at destination
Olean Avenue
Trip Plan
Given the relatively short duration of 1 hour and 22 minutes, you have plenty of flexibility when choosing your departure time. However, because the route relies heavily on the New Jersey Turnpike, keep a close eye on traffic reports to avoid potential congestion during peak hours. You likely won't need to plan for any formal stops, but having your $10 fuel budget ready ensures a stress-free transit. Since this is a direct, highway-focused drive, try to time your departure to miss the heaviest commuter rush if you prefer a smoother pace. Use the initial segments on Sharon Station Road and Old York Road to get comfortable before merging onto the faster, high-traffic Turnpike sections.
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 29.2 miles from New Egypt, NJ, or about 44m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 37.8 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 13 miles or 23m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 29.2 miles or 44m 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 9m
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 New Egypt, NJ so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from New Egypt, NJ
This is one driving day of about 58.4 miles and 1h 22m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 13 miles from New Egypt, NJ.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on New Jersey Turnpike for about 37.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 29.2 mi from New Egypt, NJ · 44m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
29 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 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 29.2 miles from New Egypt, 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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.68 one way
$19.36 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
20 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $10.60 | $21.21 |
| premium | $4.93 | $11.33 | $22.65 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.89 | $25.79 |
Estimated Tolls: $5.45
New Jersey Turnpike
(38.9 mi)
$5.45
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$10
Tolls
$5
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$40–$65
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 20.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 17.5 | 0 | $6.13 | $2.80 |
| Efficient EV | 14.6 | 0 | $5.11 | $2.34 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 23.4 | 0 | $8.18 | $3.74 |
Gas CO2
20 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (65% 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
Evening in Jersey City on Wednesday
Local time
7:18 PM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
54°F
Edison, NJ
29 mi in
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
12 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
1h 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 New Egypt, NJ to Jersey City, NJ covers 58.4 miles and takes about 1h 22m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are New Jersey Turnpike, Sharon Station Road, Old York Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 29.2 miles from New Egypt, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $9.68 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 58.4 miles you will encounter 16 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 54 miles (NJTP / New Jersey Turnpike Eastern Spur): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 55 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 55.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from New Egypt, NJ to Jersey City, NJ does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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