Origin
Country Lake Estates, NJ
Morning in Country Lake Estates on Sunday
Local time
8:33 AM
EDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Country Lake Estates, 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
1h 45m
Distance
69.8 mi
112 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$12
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 38m
★
6 AM
1h 46m
8 AM
2h 2m
10 AM
1h 51m
12 PM
1h 50m
3 PM
1h 52m
5 PM
2h 1m
8 PM
1h 41m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Country Lake Estates, NJ
Malcolm Garret
Trip Overview
Country Lake Estates, NJ to Jersey City, NJ is 69.8 miles and takes about 1h 45m via New Jersey Turnpike, with a fuel budget near $12 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within the Northeast region, connecting two points in New Jersey. Expect a mixed driving experience that's manageable for a single day trip. It's a straightforward journey that shouldn't present major challenges for most drivers.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
34.9 miles from Country Lake Estates, NJ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 1m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| New Jersey Turnpike | 37.8 mi | 45m |
| Browns Mills Cookstown Road | 4.3 mi | 7m |
| Sharon Station Road | 4 mi | 8m |
| Old York Road | 3.7 mi | 5m |
| Holmes Mill Road | 2.9 mi | 5m |
| Lakehurst Road | 2 mi | 3m |
| Lincoln Highway | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Evergreen Road | 1.4 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
New Jersey Turnpike
— 37.8 mi, about 45m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Country Lake Estates, NJ and Jersey City, NJ.
1
Start on Spring Lake Boulevard
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
·
Spring Lake Boulevard
2
At end of road, turn left onto Chippewa Trail
419 ft
·
16 sec
·
Chippewa Trail
3
Turn right onto Spring Terrace
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
Spring Terrace
4
Continue on Choctaw Drive
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Choctaw Drive
5
At end of road, turn left onto CR 530
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Lakehurst Road
Use the left lane.
6
Turn right onto Clubhouse Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Clubhouse Road
7
Continue on Clubhouse Road
0.3 mi
·
46 sec
·
Clubhouse Road
8
Turn left onto East Lakeshore Drive
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
East Lakeshore Drive
9
Continue on CR 667
4.3 mi
·
7 min
·
Browns Mills Cookstown Road
10
Continue on CR 616
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
Main Street
11
Continue on CR 616
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Cookstown-New Egypt Road
12
Continue on CR 616
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Maple Avenue
13
Continue on CR 528
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
Main Street
14
Turn left onto CR 8
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Evergreen Road
15
Continue on CR 27
2.9 mi
·
5 min
·
Holmes Mill Road
16
Turn right onto CR 27
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Burlington Path Road
17
Turn left onto CR 539
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Forked River Road
18
Enter roundabout onto CR 539 ALT
53 ft
·
0 sec
·
Sharon Station Road
19
Continue on CR 539 ALT
4.0 mi
·
8 min
·
Sharon Station Road
20
Turn left onto Herbert Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Herbert Road
21
Turn right onto CR 539
3.7 mi
·
5 min
·
Old York Road
22
Continue on CR 539
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
South Main Street
23
Turn slight right
94 ft
·
3 sec
24
Turn right onto NJ 33
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Franklin Street
25
Turn left onto I 95; NJTP
38 mi
·
45 min
·
New Jersey Turnpike
26
Keep slight right at fork onto NJTP
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
New Jersey Turnpike Eastern Spur
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
27
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.
28
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.
29
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Toward US 1 North Truck, US 9 North Truck: Jersey City
30
Merge onto US 1 Truck; US 9 Truck
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Lincoln Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
31
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.
32
Turn right onto Duncan Avenue
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
·
Duncan Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
33
Turn left onto Olean Avenue
316 ft
·
13 sec
·
Olean Avenue
34
Arrive at destination
Olean Avenue
Trip Plan
Given the 1h 45m duration, starting your drive in the morning or early afternoon is ideal to avoid potential rush hour traffic closer to Jersey City. With only one recommended day and a low fuel cost of around $12, this trip is easily completed in a single go, so flexibility is key. Look for opportunities to stretch your legs during brief stops, perhaps before or after the longest 37.8-mile stretch on the New Jersey Turnpike. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as services can be spread out between major highway exits.
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 34.9 miles from Country Lake Estates, NJ, or about 1h 1m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 37.8 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 15 miles or 29m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 34.9 miles or 1h 1m 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 30m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Jersey City, NJ than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Country Lake Estates, NJ so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Country Lake Estates, NJ
This is one driving day of about 69.8 miles and 1h 45m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 15 miles from Country Lake Estates, NJ.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on New Jersey Turnpike for about 37.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
35 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 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 34.9 miles from Country Lake Estates, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 215 decision points cluster between mile 0.9 and 68.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0.9 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
CR 530 / Lakehurst Road
At end of road, turn left onto CR 530 / Lakehurst Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
8
66.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 39m 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
66.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 40m 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
66.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 40m 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
68.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 43m in
|
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
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$11.57 one way
$23.14 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
24 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $12.67 | $25.35 |
| premium | $4.93 | $13.54 | $27.07 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $15.41 | $30.82 |
Estimated Tolls: $5.45
New Jersey Turnpike
(38.9 mi)
$5.45
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
$12
Tolls
$5
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$42–$67
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 24.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 20.9 | 0 | $7.33 | $3.35 |
| Efficient EV | 17.5 | 0 | $6.11 | $2.79 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 27.9 | 0 | $9.77 | $4.47 |
Gas CO2
24 kg
EV CO2
8 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
8:33 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
45°F
West Windsor, NJ
35 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
4 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
1h 45m 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Thomas Edison National Historical Park
National Historical Park
Today, the brick buildings on Main Street in West Orange, NJ seem quiet, betraying little evidence of the research, development, and innovation of their heyday. Visitors can step back in time to Thoma...
7 mi from route
~18 min detour
$10
near mile 64.9
Park Closure: Glenmont Mansion and Grounds Closed
Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park
National Historical Park
Silk cloth and steam locomotives; textiles and continuous paper rolls; firearms and aircraft engines. What do these things have in common? All were manufactured in the same place - Paterson, NJ. In 17...
13 mi from route
~33 min detour
Free
near mile 67.3
View on nps.gov
Gateway National Recreation Area
National Recreation Area
Spanning 27,000 acres from Sandy Hook in New Jersey to Breezy Point in New York City, the park is both the gateway from the ocean into New York Harbor, and the gateway to the National Park Service for...
14 mi from route
~35 min detour
Free
near mile 69.8
View on nps.gov
Morristown National Historical Park
National Historical Park
Morristown National Historical Park commemorates the sites of General Washington and the Continental Army’s winter encampment from December 1779 to June 1780, where soldiers survived the coldest winte...
19 mi from route
~48 min detour
Free
near mile 57.7
View on nps.gov
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
This route features a 57% highway share, meaning you'll spend a good portion of your time on faster roads, primarily the New Jersey Turnpike. The longest uninterrupted stretch clocks in at 37.8 miles on this same highway, offering a period of consistent travel. The rest of the drive incorporates local roads like Browns Mills Cookstown Road and Sharon Station Road, providing a contrast to the turnpike's speed. You'll notice a shift in pace as you transition between these different road types.
57% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
34 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 37.8 mi on New Jersey Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.9 miles in near CR 530 / Lakehurst Road.
Driving Effort
9/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 69.8 miles you will encounter 21 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 0.9 miles (CR 530 / Lakehurst Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 66.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 66.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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 1h 45m. Total distance: 69.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 45m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (57%). 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 37.8 miles on New Jersey Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $5.45 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.
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 0.9 miles (CR 530 / Lakehurst Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 66.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 66.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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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