Origin
Belleville, NJ
Morning in Belleville on Sunday
Local time
10:56 AM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Belleville, NJ to Jersey City, NJ
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
13m
Distance
7.5 mi
12 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 12m
★
6 AM
0h 13m
8 AM
0h 16m
10 AM
0h 14m
12 PM
0h 14m
3 PM
0h 14m
5 PM
0h 16m
8 PM
0h 13m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Belleville, NJ
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Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick transit between Belleville and Jersey City, this 7.5-mile trip is an efficient way to get across the Northeast region. Expect to spend about 13 minutes behind the wheel, making this a perfect candidate for a single-day journey that requires no overnight stops. Because the trip is so brief, your fuel budget is minimal, likely costing you around $1 for the entire drive. Navigating this route involves primarily utilizing the Belleville Turnpike, US 1 Truck, and Washington Avenue. It is a straightforward, practical connection that avoids unnecessary complications, allowing you to move between these two New Jersey hubs with ease.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Belleville Turnpike | 4.7 mi | 7m |
| US 1 Truck | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Washington Avenue | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Duncan Avenue | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| New Wittpenn Bridge | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Rutgers Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Stockton Avenue | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Olean Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Belleville Turnpike
— 4.7 mi, about 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Belleville, NJ and Jersey City, NJ.
1
Start on NJ 7
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
·
Washington Avenue
2
Turn left onto NJ 7; CR 506
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
Rutgers Street
3
Continue on NJ 7; CR 506
139 ft
·
4 sec
·
Rutgers Street
Use the straight lane.
4
Continue on NJ 7
4.7 mi
·
7 min
·
Belleville Turnpike
Use the straight lane.
5
Continue on NJ 7
0.4 mi
·
31 sec
·
New Wittpenn Bridge
6
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
47 sec
Toward US 1-9 Truck South: Newark Avenue, Jersey City, Bayonne
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Turn right onto US 1 Truck; US 9 Truck
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
US 1 Truck; US 9 Truck
Use the right lane.
8
Continue on US 1 Truck; US 9 Truck
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
US 1 Truck; US 9 Truck
9
Turn slight right onto Stockton Avenue
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
Stockton Avenue
Toward Duncan Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Turn left onto Duncan Avenue
0.5 mi
·
57 sec
·
Duncan Avenue
Use the left lane.
11
Turn left onto Olean Avenue
316 ft
·
13 sec
·
Olean Avenue
12
Arrive at destination
Olean Avenue
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 75 decision points cluster between mile 0.5 and 7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.5 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
NJ 7; CR 506 / Rutgers Street
Turn left onto NJ 7; CR 506 / Rutgers Street
Navigation decision point
7
5.7 mi into trip
|
~9m in
Take the exit toward US 1-9 Truck South: Newark Avenue, Jersey City, Bayonne
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.
Toward US 1-9 Truck South: Newark Avenue, Jerse...
6
6.1 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
US 1 Truck; US 9 Truck
Turn right onto US 1 Truck; US 9 Truck
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
6.8 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
Stockton Avenue
Turn slight right onto Stockton Avenue toward Duncan Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward Duncan Avenue
5
7 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
Duncan Avenue
Turn left onto Duncan Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.24 one way
$2.49 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $1.36 | $2.72 |
| premium | $4.93 | $1.45 | $2.91 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.66 | $3.31 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.33
Belleville Turnpike
(4.7 mi)
$0.33
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Tolls
$0
Total
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.3 | 0 | $0.79 | $0.36 |
| Efficient EV | 1.9 | 0 | $0.66 | $0.30 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3 | 0 | $1.05 | $0.48 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 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
Morning in Jersey City on Sunday
Local time
10:56 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
1 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
13m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
This highway-focused drive is built for speed and efficiency rather than leisurely cruising. You will spend roughly 73% of your time on highways, providing a consistent pace as you transition between urban areas. The longest uninterrupted stretch occurs along the 4.7-mile section of the Belleville Turnpike, which serves as the backbone of your journey. As you progress, the road shifts from local streets onto these primary thoroughfares, prioritizing direct movement over technical turns. Expect a functional, no-frills experience that gets you from point A to point B without any scheduled stops.
73% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 4.7 mi on Belleville Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Belleville Turnpike and US 1 Truck. You will hit about 7 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.5 miles in near NJ 7; CR 506 / Rutgers Street.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 7.5 miles you will encounter 7 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 0.5 miles (NJ 7; CR 506 / Rutgers Street): Navigation decision point; at 5.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 6.1 miles (US 1 Truck; US 9 Truck): Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
98 ft
3 ft
Total Climb
75 ft
Total Descent
95 ft
Highest Point
98 ft
~1.6 mi in
Elevation Range
95 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Belleville, NJ to Jersey City, NJ, road signs begin pointing toward Bayonne along the way.
Bayonne
5.7 mi in
|
~9m
About the Cities
Arriving in Jersey City, NJ
Full guide →Jersey City is New Jersey's second-largest city. Jersey City sits in Hudson County in the northeastern section of the state, across the Hudson from its older and bigger cousin, New York City, and south of Hoboken. It is frequently referred to as New York’s “sixth borough”. Until the early 1600s, the area was inhabited by Lenape Indians. The Dutch then settled here as a part of the colony of New Amsterdam. It evolved into an industrial powerhouse, with railroads winding up and down the city (some of these lines are still used today). Although Jersey City declined in the 1960s, an upswing began in the 1980s, and the city was transformed into what it is today.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 13m. Total distance: 7.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
13m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (73%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 4.7 miles on Belleville Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.33 in tolls one way, starting with Belleville Turnpike. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.5 miles (NJ 7; CR 506 / Rutgers Street): Navigation decision point; at 5.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 6.1 miles (US 1 Truck; US 9 Truck): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Thomas Edison National Historical Park, Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park and Gateway National Recreation Area (4 total within detour distance). See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Jersey City, NJ before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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