Drive Time
1h 15m
Distance
58.5 mi
94 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
Photo: Garrison Gao
The drive from Stillwater, NJ to Jersey City, NJ covers 58.5 miles and takes about 1h 15m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Main Fredon Road, Stillwater Road, Willows Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.41 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
29.3 miles from Stillwater, NJ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 37m into the drive .
Expect a 1h 15m drive with frequent turns across 58.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Main Fredon Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Stillwater Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Willows Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Fredon - Springdale Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Fredon Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Christopher Columbus Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 280 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Essex Freeway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Stillwater, NJ and Jersey City, NJ.
Start on the route
Turn left
Turn left
At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Fredon Road
Continue on Stillwater Road
Turn left
Turn right onto Willows Road
Continue on Fredon - Springdale Road
Continue on Fredon Road
Merge slight left
Continue straight
Keep slight right
Keep slight left
Merge slight left onto Christopher Columbus Highway
Take the exit slight left toward I 280 East: The Oranges, Newark
Continue on Essex Freeway
Take the exit slight right toward NJ 21: Newark, Belleville, Prudential Center
Turn right onto McCarter Highway
Turn left onto Raymond Boulevard
Turn straight onto Market Street
Continue on Ferry Street
Continue on Raymond Boulevard
Continue on 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 58.5 miles or 1h 15m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 29.3 miles or 37m 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 4m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Jersey City, NJ than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Stillwater, 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 Stillwater, NJ
This is one driving day of about 58.5 miles and 1h 15m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 29.3 mi from Stillwater, NJ · 37m 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.
A short stop after about 58.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 29.3 miles from Stillwater, 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
$9.41 one way
$18.82 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $10.59 | $21.18 |
| premium | $4.95 | $11.41 | $22.82 |
| diesel | $5.98 | $13.77 | $27.55 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$9
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$34–$59
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 20.5 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 17.6 | 0 | $6.14 | $2.81 |
| Efficient EV | 14.6 | 0 | $5.12 | $2.34 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 23.4 | 0 | $8.19 | $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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Afternoon in Stillwater on Saturday
Local time
12:24 PM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Afternoon in Jersey City on Saturday
Local time
12:24 PM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
59°F
Ramapo, NY
29 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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