Spanning 118.3 miles, this drive from Bridgeton to Jersey City is a straightforward journey through the heart of New Jersey. Expect to spend about 2 hours and 33 minutes on the road, making it a manageable day trip that doesn't require an overnight stay. You should budget approximately $20 for fuel to cover the distance. Since the entire trip takes place within the Northeast region, you will experience a consistent transition from the southern part of the state toward the urban density of the north. Whether you are traveling for business or a quick visit, this route offers a practical connection between two distinct parts of the Garden State.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
59.2 miles from Bridgeton, NJ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 20m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
New Jersey Turnpike
79.5 mi
1h 33m
Veterans Memorial Highway
12.9 mi
15m
Buck Road
7.4 mi
11m
Centerton Road
6.5 mi
9m
North Pearl Street
2.7 mi
4m
Lincoln Highway
1.5 mi
2m
New Jersey Turnpike Eastern Spur
1.1 mi
1m
Black Horse Pike
0.8 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
New Jersey Turnpike
— 79.5 mi, about 1h 33m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bridgeton, NJ and Jersey City, NJ.
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Start on this road
179 ft·15 sec·this road
2
Turn right
47 ft·8 sec
3
Turn left onto NJ 77
2.7 mi·4 min·North Pearl Street
4
Turn slight right onto NJ 56
0.1 mi·15 sec·Landis Avenue
5
Turn slight left onto CR 611
4.8 mi·7 min·Centerton Road
Use the left lane.
6
Continue on CR 553
1.8 mi·2 min·Centerton Road
7
Turn right onto CR 553
7.4 mi·11 min·Buck Road
8
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·43 sec
Toward NJ 55 North: BellmawrUse the left lane.
9
Merge onto NJ 55
13 mi·15 min·Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit onto Exit 58
0.3 mi·29 sec·Exit 58
Exit 58Toward Deptford, AlmonessonUse the straight / slight right lanes.
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Continue on Deptford Center Road
0.6 mi·1 min·Deptford Center Road
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
12
Turn left onto NJ 41
0.7 mi·1 min·Hurffville Road
Use the left / straight lanes.
13
Continue on NJ 41; CR 544
0.3 mi·45 sec·Clements Bridge Road
Use the straight lane.
14
Keep slight left at fork onto NJ 41
0.8 mi·1 min·West Clements Bridge Road
15
Turn left onto NJ 168
0.8 mi·1 min·Black Horse Pike
Use the straight / right lanes.
16
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·33 sec
Toward NJTP Toll: New Jersey Turnpike
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Keep slight left at fork
0.6 mi·1 min
Toward NJTP North: New YorkUse the slight left / slight right lanes.
18
Merge onto NJTP
23 mi·26 min·New Jersey Turnpike
19
Keep slight right at fork onto NJTP
56 mi·1 hr 6 min·New Jersey Turnpike
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
20
Keep slight right at fork onto NJTP
1.1 mi·1 min·New Jersey Turnpike Eastern Spur
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21
Take the exit
0.4 mi·58 sec
Exit 15EToward US 1 North Truck, US 9 North Truck: Newark, Jersey CityUse the straight / slight right lanes.
22
Keep slight right at fork
322 ft·7 sec
Toward US 1 Truck North, US 9 Truck North: Jersey City, Doremus AvenueUse the straight / slight right lanes.
23
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi·31 sec
Toward US 1 North Truck, US 9 North Truck: Jersey City
24
Merge onto US 1 Truck; US 9 Truck
1.5 mi·2 min·Lincoln Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
25
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 NorthUse the left lane.
26
Turn right onto Duncan Avenue
0.4 mi·51 sec·Duncan Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
27
Turn left onto Olean Avenue
316 ft·13 sec·Olean Avenue
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Arrive at destination
Olean Avenue
Trip Plan
Because this route is fairly short, you have plenty of flexibility to plan your departure around local traffic patterns. Aim to complete your one recommended stop mid-way through the journey to keep your energy levels consistent. Since the majority of your time is spent on the New Jersey Turnpike, keep your payment method ready for tolls to ensure a smooth transition through the plazas. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge before merging onto the Turnpike, as highway prices can vary compared to local stations. By pacing yourself and staying mindful of the transition from local roads to major interstates, you can complete this 118.3-mile trip efficiently.
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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 59.2 miles from Bridgeton, NJ, or about 1h 20m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 79.5 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 26 miles or 37m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 59.2 miles or 1h 20m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 5m
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 Bridgeton, 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 Bridgeton, NJ
This is one driving day of about 118.3 miles and 2h 33m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 26 miles from Bridgeton, NJ.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on New Jersey Turnpike for about 79.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 22
5 decision points cluster between mile 30.2 and 115.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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30.2 mi into trip|~42m in|Exit 58
Take the exit onto Exit 58 toward Deptford, Almonesson
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 58
Toward Deptford, Almonesson
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33.9 mi into trip|~50m in
Keep slight left at fork toward NJTP North: New York
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward NJTP North: New York
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115 mi into trip|~2h 26m 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...
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115.4 mi into trip|~2h 27m 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...
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115.5 mi into trip|~2h 27m 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...
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$19.61 one way
$39.23 round trip
$4.21/gal25.4 MPG avg41 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.61
$21.48
$42.96
premium
$4.93
$22.94
$45.89
diesel
$5.61
$26.12
$52.24
Estimated Tolls: $11.28
New Jersey Turnpike
(80.6 mi)$11.28
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
$11
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$56–$81
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 41.4 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
35.5
0
$12.42
$5.68
Efficient EV
29.6
0
$10.35
$4.73
EV Truck/SUV
47.3
0
$16.56
$7.57
Gas CO2
41 kg
EV CO2
14 kg (66% 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.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Bridgeton, NJ
Night
in Bridgeton on Saturday
Local time
10:54 PM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Jersey City, NJ
Night
in Jersey City on Saturday
Local time
10:54 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
52°F
Bristol, PA
59 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
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
2 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
2h 33m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
With roughly 69% of the trip spent on highways, this drive is primarily a functional, high-speed transit. You will navigate a mix of local roads like Buck Road and the Veterans Memorial Highway before settling into the main transit arteries. The most significant portion of your time behind the wheel involves a 79.5-mile stretch along the New Jersey Turnpike. While the initial segments require more attention on smaller roads, the Turnpike offers a long, uninterrupted flow. Prepare for a transition from quieter southern corridors to the high-traffic environment typical of the approaches to Jersey City.
69% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
28 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 79.5 mi on New Jersey Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on New Jersey Turnpike and Veterans Memorial Highway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 30.2 miles in near Exit 58.
Driving Effort10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 22 significant decision points across 118.3 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 30.2 miles (Exit 58): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 33.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 115 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
138 ft9 ft
Total Climb
248 ft
Total Descent
225 ft
Highest Point
138 ft
~16.9 mi in
Elevation Range
129 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Bridgeton, NJ and Jersey City, NJ, road signs point toward Deptford, Almonesson, Njtp Toll: New Jersey Turnpike and Njtp North: New York.
Deptford
30.2 mi in|~42m|via Exit 58
Almonesson
30.2 mi in|~42m|via Exit 58
Njtp Toll: New Jersey Turnpike
33.6 mi in|~49m
Njtp North: New York
33.9 mi in|~50m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 33m. Total distance: 118.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 33m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (69%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 79.5 miles on New Jersey Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $11.28 in tolls one way, starting with New Jersey 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.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 30.2 miles (Exit 58): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 33.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 115 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Jersey City, NJ before heading back.
