Origin
Bloomfield, NJ
Morning in Bloomfield on Sunday
Local time
8:00 AM
EDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bloomfield, 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
19m
Distance
10 mi
16 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 18m
★
6 AM
0h 19m
8 AM
0h 23m
10 AM
0h 21m
12 PM
0h 20m
3 PM
0h 21m
5 PM
0h 23m
8 PM
0h 18m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bloomfield, NJ
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Trip Overview
If you are planning to travel from Bloomfield to Jersey City, you are looking at a quick 13.7-mile journey that typically takes about 23 minutes. Since this is a short trip within the Northeast, you can easily complete it in a single day without needing an overnight stay. You will primarily navigate via Hoover Avenue, Joralemon Street, and Franklin Avenue. Budgeting just $2 for fuel makes this an incredibly economical commute or visit. Because the route is entirely local, you have the flexibility to plan your departure time around your own schedule rather than worrying about long-haul logistics.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Belleville Turnpike | 4.7 mi | 7m |
| Belleville Avenue | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| US 1 Truck | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Franklin Avenue | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Joralemon Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Duncan Avenue | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Hoover Avenue | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| New Wittpenn Bridge | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Belleville Turnpike
— 4.7 mi, about 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bloomfield, NJ and Jersey City, NJ.
1
Start on Ridge Avenue
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Ridge Avenue
2
At end of road, turn right onto CR 651
0.4 mi
·
57 sec
·
Hoover Avenue
3
At end of road, turn right onto Joralemon Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Joralemon Street
Use the right lane.
4
Turn right onto CR 645
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Franklin Avenue
Use the right lane.
5
Turn left onto CR 506
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Belleville Avenue
Use the left lane.
6
Turn left onto NJ 7; CR 506
468 ft
·
13 sec
·
Washington Avenue
7
Turn right onto NJ 7; CR 506
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
Rutgers Street
8
Continue on NJ 7; CR 506
139 ft
·
4 sec
·
Rutgers Street
Use the straight lane.
9
Continue on NJ 7
4.7 mi
·
7 min
·
Belleville Turnpike
Use the straight lane.
10
Continue on NJ 7
0.4 mi
·
31 sec
·
New Wittpenn Bridge
11
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.
12
Turn right onto US 1 Truck; US 9 Truck
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
US 1 Truck; US 9 Truck
Use the right lane.
13
Continue on US 1 Truck; US 9 Truck
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
US 1 Truck; US 9 Truck
14
Turn slight right onto Stockton Avenue
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
Stockton Avenue
Toward Duncan Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Turn left onto Duncan Avenue
0.5 mi
·
57 sec
·
Duncan Avenue
Use the left lane.
16
Turn left onto Olean Avenue
316 ft
·
13 sec
·
Olean Avenue
17
Arrive at destination
Olean Avenue
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 125 decision points cluster between mile 0.7 and 8.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0.7 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
Joralemon Street
At end of road, turn right onto Joralemon Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
1.2 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
CR 645 / Franklin Avenue
Turn right onto CR 645 / Franklin Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
1.9 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
CR 506 / Belleville Avenue
Turn left onto CR 506 / Belleville Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
8.3 mi into trip
|
~15m 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
8.6 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
US 1 Truck; US 9 Truck
Turn right onto US 1 Truck; US 9 Truck
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.66 one way
$3.32 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $1.82 | $3.63 |
| premium | $4.93 | $1.94 | $3.88 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.21 | $4.42 |
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
$2
Tolls
$0
Total
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.5 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 | 3 | 0 | $1.05 | $0.48 |
| Efficient EV | 2.5 | 0 | $0.88 | $0.40 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4 | 0 | $1.40 | $0.64 |
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
8:00 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
20 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
19m 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?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a high-speed highway experience. With a highway share of 0%, you will spend the entire 13.7 miles navigating urban and suburban streets. There are no long, uninterrupted stretches here, so stay alert as you transition between local roads. The personality of this drive is defined by frequent turns and stop-and-go navigation through the local neighborhoods. You won't be dealing with cruise control on this route; instead, focus on the nuances of city-style driving as you head toward your destination.
54% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
17 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?
6/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.7 miles in near Joralemon Street.
Driving Effort
6/10
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 10 miles you will encounter 12 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 0.7 miles (Joralemon Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.2 miles (CR 645 / Franklin Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.9 miles (CR 506 / Belleville Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
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 Bloomfield, NJ to Jersey City, NJ, road signs begin pointing toward Bayonne along the way.
Bayonne
8.3 mi in
|
~15m
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 19m. Total distance: 10 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
19m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (54%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
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.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Jersey City, NJ before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
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 0.7 miles (Joralemon Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.2 miles (CR 645 / Franklin Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.9 miles (CR 506 / Belleville Avenue): 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, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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