Origin
Ocean Acres, NJ
Evening in Ocean Acres on Friday
Local time
8:54 PM
EDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Ocean Acres, NJ to Jersey City, NJ
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 30m
Distance
84 mi
135 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$14
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 24m
★
6 AM
1h 31m
8 AM
1h 45m
10 AM
1h 36m
12 PM
1h 34m
3 PM
1h 36m
5 PM
1h 44m
8 PM
1h 27m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Ocean Acres, NJ
Aisling Kerr
Trip Overview
The drive from Ocean Acres, NJ to Jersey City, NJ covers 84 miles and takes about 1h 30m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Nautilus Drive, West Bay Avenue, GSP Toll North for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $13.93 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.
Midpoint
42 miles from Ocean Acres, NJ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 45m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 30m. Total distance: 84 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 30m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 30m drive with frequent turns across 84 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.
Nautilus Drive 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 Ocean Acres, NJ to Jersey City, NJ is easy. At 1h 30m 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 Ocean Acres, NJ to Jersey City, NJ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Nautilus Drive | — | — |
| West Bay Avenue | — | — |
| GSP Toll North | — | — |
| Garden State Parkway | — | — |
| I 95 | — | — |
| I 95 North | — | — |
| New Jersey Turnpike | — | — |
| New Jersey Turnpike Eastern Spur | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Nautilus Drive
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ocean Acres, NJ and Jersey City, NJ.
1
Start on Buccaneer Lane
331 ft
·
17 sec
·
Buccaneer Lane
2
Turn right onto Nautilus Drive
1.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Nautilus Drive
3
At the end of the road, turn right onto West Bay Avenue
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
West Bay Avenue
4
Turn left onto GSP Toll North
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
GSP Toll North
5
Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway
36 mi
·
41 min
·
Garden State Parkway
6
Keep slight left
0.5 mi
·
31 sec
7
Continue on Garden State Parkway
25 mi
·
30 min
·
Garden State Parkway
8
Take the exit slight right toward I 95, NJTP: New York City, Trenton
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
·
I 95, NJTP: New York City, Trenton
9
Keep slight right
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
10
Continue straight
0.5 mi
·
1 min
11
Continue on I 95 North, NJTP North: New York City
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
I 95 North, NJTP North: New York City
12
Keep slight right to continue on I 95 North, NJTP North: New York City
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
I 95 North, NJTP North: New York City
13
Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike
14 mi
·
17 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
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 42 miles from Ocean Acres, NJ, or about 45m 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 18 miles or 19m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 42 miles or 45m 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 17m
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 Ocean Acres, NJ so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Ocean Acres, NJ
This is one driving day of about 84 miles and 1h 30m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 18 miles from Ocean Acres, NJ.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 42 mi from Ocean Acres, NJ · 45m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
42 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 18 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 42 miles from Ocean Acres, 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
$13.93 one way
$27.85 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
29 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $15.25 | $30.50 |
| premium | $4.93 | $16.29 | $32.58 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $18.55 | $37.09 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$14
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$39–$64
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 29.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 25.2 | 0 | $8.82 | $4.03 |
| Efficient EV | 21 | 0 | $7.35 | $3.36 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 33.6 | 0 | $11.76 | $5.38 |
Gas CO2
29 kg
EV CO2
10 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
Evening in Jersey City on Friday
Local time
8:54 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°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
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
1h 30m 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 Ocean Acres, NJ to Jersey City, NJ covers 84 miles and takes about 1h 30m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Nautilus Drive, West Bay Avenue, GSP Toll North. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 42 miles from Ocean Acres, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $13.93 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 Ocean Acres, NJ to Jersey City, NJ is easy. At 1h 30m 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 Ocean Acres, NJ to Jersey City, NJ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Ocean Acres, 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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