Origin
Fairview, NJ
Morning in Fairview on Sunday
Local time
7:58 AM
EDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Fairview, 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
14m
Distance
8.2 mi
13 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 13m
★
6 AM
0h 15m
8 AM
0h 17m
10 AM
0h 15m
12 PM
0h 15m
3 PM
0h 16m
5 PM
0h 17m
8 PM
0h 14m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Fairview, NJ
Thomas Parker
Trip Overview
This quick 8.2-mile drive from Fairview to Jersey City, NJ, is a straightforward local trip that should take you about 14 minutes. With no highway driving and a low estimated fuel cost of just $1, it's an easy addition to any day. You'll be navigating through familiar Northeast terrain, staying within the state of New Jersey for the entire journey. This route is best suited as a single-day trip, perfect for a short errand or a quick hop between locations without the need for an overnight stay. Its turn-heavy nature means you'll be actively engaged with the local road network.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Tonnelle Avenue | 5.7 mi | 8m |
| John F. Kennedy Boulevard | 1.5 mi | 3m |
| 76th Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Duncan Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Anderson Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Olean Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Tonnelle Avenue
— 5.7 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fairview, NJ and Jersey City, NJ.
1
Start on CR 29
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
Anderson Avenue
2
Turn right onto John F. Kennedy Boulevard
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
John F. Kennedy Boulevard
3
Turn right onto 76th Street
0.3 mi
·
54 sec
·
76th Street
4
Turn left onto US 1; US 9
5.0 mi
·
7 min
·
Tonnelle Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Keep slight left at fork onto US 1; US 9
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Tonnelle Avenue
Toward NJ 139 East, US 1 South, US 9 South: Hoboken, Holland Tunnel, Tonnele Avenue, Jersey City, Pulaski Skyway
Use the straight lane.
6
Turn right onto CR 501
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
John F. Kennedy Boulevard
7
Turn right onto Duncan Avenue
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
Duncan Avenue
8
Turn right onto Olean Avenue
316 ft
·
13 sec
·
Olean Avenue
9
Arrive at destination
Olean Avenue
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 75 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 8.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
John F. Kennedy Boulevard
Turn right onto John F. Kennedy Boulevard
Navigation decision point
3
1.2 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
76th Street
Turn right onto 76th Street
Navigation decision point
4
1.5 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
US 1; US 9 / Tonnelle Avenue
Turn left onto US 1; US 9 / Tonnelle Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
6.6 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
US 1; US 9 / Tonnelle Avenue
Keep slight left at fork onto US 1; US 9 / Tonnelle Avenue toward NJ 139 East, US 1 South, US 9 South: Hoboken, Holland Tunnel, Tonnele Avenue, Jersey City, Pulaski Skyway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight lane.
Toward NJ 139 East, US 1 South, US 9 South: Hob...
5
8.1 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
Olean Avenue
Turn right onto Olean Avenue
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.36 one way
$2.72 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $1.49 | $2.98 |
| premium | $4.93 | $1.59 | $3.18 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.81 | $3.62 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.9 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 | 2.5 | 0 | $0.86 | $0.39 |
| Efficient EV | 2.1 | 0 | $0.72 | $0.33 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.3 | 0 | $1.15 | $0.52 |
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
7:58 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
14m 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 for this 8.2-mile journey, with 0% highway share. Your longest uninterrupted stretch will be 5.7 miles along Tonnelle Avenue, giving you a solid segment of consistent driving before you start making turns. The route primarily utilizes Tonnelle Avenue, John F. Kennedy Boulevard, and 76th Street, indicating a progression through urban and suburban settings. This isn't a high-speed cruise; rather, it's a more engaged, stop-and-go experience typical of navigating through populated areas.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
9 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 5.7 mi on Tonnelle Avenue.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near John F. Kennedy Boulevard.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 14m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (John F. Kennedy Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 1.2 miles (76th Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.5 miles (US 1; US 9 / Tonnelle 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 Fairview, NJ to Jersey City, NJ, road signs begin pointing toward Pulaski Skyway along the way.
Pulaski Skyway
6.6 mi in
|
~10m
|
via US 1; US 9
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 14m. Total distance: 8.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
14m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 5.7 miles on Tonnelle Avenue. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 2 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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 0.2 miles (John F. Kennedy Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 1.2 miles (76th Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.5 miles (US 1; US 9 / Tonnelle 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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