Origin
Irvington, NJ
Late night in Irvington on Sunday
Local time
3:36 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Irvington, 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
17m
Distance
9.5 mi
15 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 16m
★
6 AM
0h 18m
8 AM
0h 21m
10 AM
0h 19m
12 PM
0h 19m
3 PM
0h 19m
5 PM
0h 21m
8 PM
0h 17m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Irvington, NJ
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Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick transition across the Northeast, the 9.5-mile journey from Irvington to Jersey City is a straightforward hop. You can easily complete this trip in about 17 minutes, making it a perfect one-day transit rather than a multi-day excursion. With a fuel budget of just $2, it is an incredibly economical route for your daily commute or a quick visit. You will navigate primarily through local corridors, so plan for a city-focused driving experience. Since both cities are located within New Jersey, you will remain in the same region for the duration of your travel.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Springfield Avenue | 2.7 mi | 5m |
| Lincoln Highway | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Raymond Boulevard | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Ferry Street | 1 mi | 1m |
| Market Street | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| US 1 Truck | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Clinton Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Duncan Avenue | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Springfield Avenue
— 2.7 mi, about 5m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Irvington, NJ and Jersey City, NJ.
1
Start on CR 619
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
Stuyvesant Avenue
2
Turn left onto CR 665
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Clinton Avenue
3
Turn left onto Washington Avenue
450 ft
·
13 sec
·
Washington Avenue
4
Turn right onto CR 603
2.7 mi
·
5 min
·
Springfield Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Continue on CR 510
459 ft
·
18 sec
·
Market Street
Use the left lane.
6
Turn left onto Washington Street
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
Washington Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
Turn right onto Raymond Boulevard
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Raymond Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
Turn straight onto Market Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Market Street
Use the straight lane.
9
Continue on Ferry Street
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Ferry Street
10
Continue on Raymond Boulevard
0.4 mi
·
44 sec
·
Raymond Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
11
Continue on US 1 Truck; US 9 Truck
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Lincoln Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
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.
13
Turn right onto Duncan Avenue
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
·
Duncan Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
14
Turn left onto Olean Avenue
316 ft
·
13 sec
·
Olean Avenue
15
Arrive at destination
Olean Avenue
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 95 decision points cluster between mile 0.9 and 9 — 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
|
~1m in
|
CR 603 / Springfield Avenue
Turn right onto CR 603 / Springfield Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
3.7 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
Washington Street
Turn left onto Washington Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
3.8 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
Raymond Boulevard
Turn right onto Raymond Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
8.4 mi into trip
|
~15m 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
5
9 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
Duncan Avenue
Turn right onto Duncan Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.57 one way
$3.15 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $1.72 | $3.45 |
| premium | $4.93 | $1.84 | $3.68 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.10 | $4.19 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.3 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 | 2.9 | 0 | $1.00 | $0.46 |
| Efficient EV | 2.4 | 0 | $0.83 | $0.38 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.8 | 0 | $1.33 | $0.61 |
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
Late night in Jersey City on Sunday
Local time
3:36 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
12 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
17m 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 that keeps you alert from start to finish. You will spend roughly 7 percent of your time on highways, meaning the majority of your trip is spent navigating urban streets. The longest uninterrupted stretch you will encounter is a 2.7-mile segment along Springfield Avenue. As you transition between Springfield Avenue, Lincoln Highway, and Raymond Boulevard, the character of the road shifts frequently. It is not an interstate cruise, so prepare for a more technical, stop-and-go experience behind the wheel.
Only 7% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 2.7 mi on Springfield Avenue.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.9 miles in near CR 603 / Springfield Avenue.
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 9.5 miles you will encounter 9 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 603 / Springfield Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.7 miles (Washington Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.8 miles (Raymond Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
198 ft
7 ft
Total Climb
93 ft
Total Descent
219 ft
Highest Point
198 ft
~2 mi in
Elevation Range
191 ft
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 17m. Total distance: 9.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
17m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 2.7 miles on Springfield Avenue. 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 0.9 miles (CR 603 / Springfield Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.7 miles (Washington Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.8 miles (Raymond Boulevard): 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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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