Origin
Quinton, NJ
Evening in Quinton on Sunday
Local time
6:03 PM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Quinton, NJ to Jersey City, NJ
Drive Time
2h 27m
Distance
122.7 mi
197 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$20
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 17m
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6 AM
2h 27m
8 AM
2h 48m
10 AM
2h 34m
12 PM
2h 32m
3 PM
2h 35m
5 PM
2h 47m
8 PM
2h 21m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Quinton, NJ
Jonathan Cooper
Trip Overview
Traveling from Quinton to Jersey City covers 122.7 miles, typically taking about 2 hours and 27 minutes to complete. Because this route is a straightforward, highway-focused drive, it is perfectly suited for a single-day trip. You should budget approximately $20 for fuel to cover the distance between these two Northeast locations. Navigating through New Jersey via the Turnpike makes for a highly efficient journey, allowing you to bypass the complexities of local transit. Whether you are heading north for business or a quick visit, the simplicity of this trip makes it a reliable choice for travelers who prefer a direct path.
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
61.3 miles from Quinton, NJ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 12m into the drive .
Drive Character
This journey is characterized by a significant 87% highway share, making it a fast-paced trek across the state. You will spend the bulk of your time on the New Jersey Turnpike, which accounts for a 105-mile uninterrupted stretch of the drive. The transition from the local atmosphere of Quinton Road and South Broadway onto the major interstate system marks the primary shift in your experience behind the wheel. Expect a consistent, high-speed pace that prioritizes efficiency over technical winding roads. It is a functional, highway-heavy commute that stays focused on getting you to your destination as quickly as possible.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 24 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 105 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on New Jersey Turnpike and South Broadway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 61.9 miles in near NJTP / New Jersey Turnpike.
Route Complexity
10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 122.7 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 61.9 miles (NJTP / New Jersey Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 119.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 119.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 15 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
61.9 mi into trip
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~1h 12m in
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NJTP / New Jersey Turnpike
Keep slight right at fork onto NJTP / New Jersey Turnpike
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
8
119.3 mi into trip
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~2h 21m 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
119.7 mi into trip
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~2h 21m 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
119.8 mi into trip
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~2h 22m 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
121.5 mi into trip
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~2h 24m in
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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
Towns Along This Route
On the drive from Quinton, NJ to Jersey City, NJ, road signs begin pointing toward Atlantic City along the way.
Atlantic City
12.4 mi in
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~15m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| New Jersey Turnpike | 105 mi | 2h 2m |
| South Broadway | 7.8 mi | 9m |
| Quinton Road | 2.4 mi | 2m |
| East Broadway | 1.6 mi | 1m |
| Lincoln Highway | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| New Jersey Turnpike Eastern Spur | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| US 1 Truck | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Duncan Avenue | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
New Jersey Turnpike
— 105 mi, about 2h 2m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Quinton, NJ and Jersey City, NJ.
1
Start on NJ 49
0.2 mi
·
13 sec
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Quinton-Marlboro Road
2
Continue on NJ 49
2.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Quinton Road
3
Continue on NJ 49
1.6 mi
·
1 min
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East Broadway
4
Turn right onto NJ 49
0.2 mi
·
13 sec
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Front Street
5
Continue on NJ 49
2.6 mi
·
2 min
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South Broadway
6
Continue on NJ 49
0.3 mi
·
22 sec
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Broadway Road
7
Continue on NJ 49
5.2 mi
·
6 min
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South Broadway
Use the none lane.
8
Take the exit
300 ft
·
8 sec
Toward US 40 East, NJTP: Hook Road, Atlantic City
9
Turn straight onto Old Pennsville-Auburn Road
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
Old Pennsville-Auburn Road
10
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
Toward US 40 East: Atlantic City
11
Merge onto NJTP; US 40
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
New Jersey Turnpike
Use the none lane.
12
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
13 sec
13
Continue on this road
0.2 mi
·
11 sec
·
this road
14
Merge onto NJTP
47 mi
·
53 min
·
New Jersey Turnpike
Use the none lane.
15
Keep slight right at fork onto NJTP
56 mi
·
1 hr 6 min
·
New Jersey Turnpike
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
16
Keep slight right at fork onto NJTP
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
New Jersey Turnpike Eastern Spur
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
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.
18
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.
19
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Toward US 1 North Truck, US 9 North Truck: Jersey City
20
Merge onto US 1 Truck; US 9 Truck
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Lincoln Highway
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
21
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.
22
Turn right onto Duncan Avenue
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
·
Duncan Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
23
Turn left onto Olean Avenue
316 ft
·
13 sec
·
Olean Avenue
24
Arrive at destination
Olean Avenue
Trip Plan
Since this 122.7-mile trip is relatively short, you have plenty of flexibility regarding your departure time. However, because the majority of your travel occurs on the New Jersey Turnpike, try to avoid peak rush hours to ensure you maintain your projected 2-hour and 27-minute travel time. You won't need to plan for overnight stays, as the distance is easily managed in one go without the need for scheduled stops. Keep your $20 fuel budget in mind as you prepare for the road, and check local traffic reports before leaving Quinton. A helpful tip for this route is to keep your toll payment method ready, as the Turnpike heavily utilizes electronic tolling systems that you will encounter during your long interstate stint.
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 61.3 miles from Quinton, NJ, or about 1h 12m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 105 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 80 miles or 1h 34m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 61.3 miles or 1h 12m 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 58m
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 Quinton, 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 Quinton, NJ
This is one driving day of about 122.7 miles and 2h 27m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Quinton, 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 New Jersey Turnpike for about 105 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 61.3 mi from Quinton, NJ · 1h 12m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
61 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 61.3 miles from Quinton, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before New Jersey Turnpike if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 105 miles.
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.
After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$20.30 one way
$40.61 round trip
$4.20/gal
25.4 MPG avg
43 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $22.22 | $44.43 |
| premium | $4.92 | $23.78 | $47.55 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $27.26 | $54.52 |
Estimated Tolls: $14.85
New Jersey Turnpike
(106.1 mi)
$14.85
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
$20
Tolls
$15
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$60–$85
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 42.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $13 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 36.8 | 0 | $12.88 | $5.89 |
| Efficient EV | 30.7 | 0 | $10.74 | $4.91 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 49.1 | 0 | $17.18 | $7.85 |
Gas CO2
43 kg
EV CO2
14 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.
Destination
Jersey City, NJ
Evening in Jersey City on Sunday
Local time
6:03 PM
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
3 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
2h 27m 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 Quinton, NJ to Jersey City, NJ covers 122.7 miles and takes about 2h 27m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are New Jersey Turnpike, South Broadway, Quinton 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 61.3 miles from Quinton, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $20.30 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 is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 122.7 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 61.9 miles (NJTP / New Jersey Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 119.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 119.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Quinton, NJ to Jersey City, NJ, road signs begin pointing toward Atlantic City along the way.
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