Drive Time
1h 26m
Distance
76.3 mi
123 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$12
one way
Photo: Garrison Gao
The drive from Pine Ridge at Crestwood, NJ to Jersey City, NJ covers 76.3 miles and takes about 1h 26m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Kingfisher Way, Township Line Road, Pinewald-Keswick Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $12.27 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.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
38.2 miles from Pine Ridge at Crestwood, NJ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 43m into the drive .
Expect a 1h 26m drive with frequent turns across 76.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Kingfisher Way | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Township Line Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Pinewald-Keswick Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Pinewald Keswick Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Dover Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 9 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Garden State Parkway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 95 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Pine Ridge at Crestwood, NJ and Jersey City, NJ.
Start on the route
Turn right
Turn right onto Kingfisher Way
At the end of the road, turn right onto Township Line Road
At the end of the road, turn left onto Pinewald-Keswick Road
Continue on Pinewald Keswick Road
Turn left onto Dover Road
Continue on Dover Road
Take the ramp left toward GSP Toll North, US 9 Toll North: Lakewood, New York
Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway
Keep slight left
Continue on Garden State Parkway
Take the exit slight right toward I 95, NJTP: New York City, Trenton
Keep slight right
Continue straight
Continue on I 95 North, NJTP North: New York City
Keep slight right to continue on I 95 North, NJTP North: New York City
Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike
Keep slight right to continue on New Jersey Turnpike Eastern Spur
Take the exit slight right toward US 1 North Truck, US 9 North Truck: Newark, Jersey City
Keep slight right to continue on US 1 Truck North, US 9 Truck North: Jersey City, Doremus Avenue
Keep slight left to continue on US 1 North Truck, US 9 North Truck: Jersey City
Merge slight left onto Lincoln Highway
Take the exit slight left toward US 1 Truck North, US 9 Truck North
Turn right onto Duncan Avenue
Turn left onto Olean Avenue
Arrive at your destination
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.
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 76.3 miles or 1h 26m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 38.2 miles or 43m 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 13m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Jersey City, NJ than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Pine Ridge at Crestwood, NJ so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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 Pine Ridge at Crestwood, NJ
This is one driving day of about 76.3 miles and 1h 26m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 38.2 mi from Pine Ridge at Crestwood, NJ · 43m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
38 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.
A short stop after about 76.3 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 38.2 miles from Pine Ridge at Crestwood, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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.
Regular Gas
$12.27 one way
$24.55 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $13.82 | $27.63 |
| premium | $4.95 | $14.88 | $29.76 |
| diesel | $5.98 | $17.96 | $35.93 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$12
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$37–$62
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 26.7 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 22.9 | 0 | $8.01 | $3.66 |
| Efficient EV | 19.1 | 0 | $6.68 | $3.05 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 30.5 | 0 | $10.68 | $4.88 |
Gas CO2
27 kg
EV CO2
9 kg (67% 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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Morning in Pine Ridge at Crestwood on Saturday
Local time
10:02 AM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Morning in Jersey City on Saturday
Local time
10:02 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
59°F
Staten Island, NY
38 mi in
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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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