Origin
Haledon, NJ
Morning in Haledon on Tuesday
Local time
6:51 AM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Haledon, NJ to Jersey City, NJ
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
27m
Distance
20.3 mi
33 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 26m
★
6 AM
0h 28m
8 AM
0h 33m
10 AM
0h 30m
12 PM
0h 29m
3 PM
0h 30m
5 PM
0h 32m
8 PM
0h 26m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Haledon, NJ
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Trip Overview
Haledon, NJ to Jersey City, NJ is 20.3 miles and takes about 27 minutes via State Route 3, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a straightforward, same-day trip primarily within New Jersey, connecting two points in the Northeast region. Given its short distance and duration, this route is ideal for a quick transit, offering a direct path without extensive detours. You'll spend most of your time on major roadways, making it a convenient option for getting from point A to point B efficiently.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| State Route 3 | 9.6 mi | 10m |
| NJ 19 | 4.2 mi | 5m |
| Tonnelle Avenue | 3.2 mi | 4m |
| Belmont Avenue | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| John F. Kennedy Boulevard | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| West Broadway | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Main Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Duncan Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
State Route 3
— 9.6 mi, about 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Haledon, NJ and Jersey City, NJ.
1
Start on Van Dyke Avenue
267 ft
·
17 sec
·
Van Dyke Avenue
2
Turn left onto Norwood Street
513 ft
·
24 sec
·
Norwood Street
3
At end of road, turn right onto CR 675
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Belmont Avenue
4
Turn left onto CR 673
0.5 mi
·
52 sec
·
West Broadway
5
Turn right onto CR 509
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
Main Street
6
Turn right onto NJ 19
397 ft
·
9 sec
·
Ward Street
Use the right lane.
7
Continue on NJ 19
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
Oliver Street
8
Turn slight left onto NJ 19
4.2 mi
·
5 min
·
NJ 19
Use the slight left lane.
9
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
Toward NJTP
Use the right lane.
10
Merge onto NJ 3
9.6 mi
·
10 min
·
State Route 3
Use the straight / right lanes.
11
Continue on US 1; US 9
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Tonnelle Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
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.
13
Turn right onto CR 501
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
John F. Kennedy Boulevard
14
Turn right onto Duncan Avenue
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
Duncan Avenue
15
Turn right onto Olean Avenue
316 ft
·
13 sec
·
Olean Avenue
16
Arrive at destination
Olean Avenue
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 125 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 18.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
CR 675 / Belmont Avenue
At end of road, turn right onto CR 675 / Belmont Avenue
Navigation decision point
6
1.8 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
NJ 19 / Ward Street
Turn right onto NJ 19 / Ward Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
6.3 mi into trip
|
~9m in
Take the ramp toward NJTP
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward NJTP
5
6.6 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
NJ 3 / State Route 3
Merge onto NJ 3 / State Route 3
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
18.7 mi into trip
|
~24m 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...
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.37 one way
$6.73 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $3.69 | $7.37 |
| premium | $4.93 | $3.94 | $7.87 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.48 | $8.96 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.1 | 0 | $2.13 | $0.97 |
| Efficient EV | 5.1 | 0 | $1.78 | $0.81 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.1 | 0 | $2.84 | $1.30 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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 Tuesday
Local time
6:51 AM
EDT
Current temp
60°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
2 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
27m 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 route is largely highway-focused, with 68% of the drive utilizing major roadways. You'll experience a significant stretch of 9.6 miles on State Route 3, offering a consistent pace. The primary roads you'll navigate include State Route 3, NJ 19, and Tonnelle Avenue, indicating a mix of highway and arterial road driving. Expect a direct and relatively fast-paced journey, characteristic of urban and suburban commutes where efficiency is key.
68% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 9.6 mi on State Route 3.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on State Route 3 and NJ 19. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near CR 675 / Belmont Avenue.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 12 decision points packed into just 20.3 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 27m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (CR 675 / Belmont Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 1.8 miles (NJ 19 / Ward Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.3 miles: 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.
Between Haledon, NJ and Jersey City, NJ, road signs point toward Njtp and Pulaski Skyway.
Njtp
6.3 mi in
|
~9m
Pulaski Skyway
18.7 mi in
|
~24m
|
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 27m. Total distance: 20.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
27m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (68%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 9.6 miles on State Route 3. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 0.1 miles (CR 675 / Belmont Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 1.8 miles (NJ 19 / Ward Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park, Thomas Edison 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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