Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 12, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
28m
Distance
16.2 mi
26 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Jersey City, NJ
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Garwood, NJ
Aisling Kerr
Jersey City, NJ to Garwood, NJ is 16.2 miles and takes about 28 minutes via US 1 / US 22, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Northeast region, specifically within New Jersey. It's a quick hop that primarily utilizes major roadways, making it a straightforward option for a brief commute or a quick errand. Given the minimal distance and time commitment, you can easily fit this into your schedule without needing an overnight stay.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 22 | 4.8 mi | 7m |
| US 1 | 3 mi | 3m |
| US 1 Truck | 3 mi | 5m |
| Garden State Parkway | 2.4 mi | 3m |
| South Avenue East | 1.2 mi | 3m |
| North Avenue East | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Duncan Avenue | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Centennial Avenue | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Jersey City, NJ and Garwood, NJ.
Start on Olean Avenue
Turn right onto Duncan Avenue
Turn left onto US 1 Truck; US 9 Truck
Take the exit onto US 1 Truck; US 9 Truck
Take the exit onto US 1 Truck; US 9 Truck
Merge onto US 1; US 9
Take the exit onto US 22
Take the exit
Merge onto GSP
Take the exit
Keep slight right at fork
Turn straight onto NJ 28
Turn left onto CR 615
Turn right onto CR 610
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.5 and 14.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn left onto US 1 Truck; US 9 Truck
Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit onto US 1 Truck; US 9 Truck toward US 1 South, US 9 South: Newark Airport, Port Newark Elizabeth Seaport
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Take the exit onto US 22 toward US 22 West: Union, Hillside
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Take the exit toward NJ 28: Roselle Park, Cranford
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight right at fork toward NJ 28 West: Cranford
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Regular Gas
$2.78 one way
$5.57 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.79 | $3.06 | $6.11 |
| premium | $5.13 | $3.27 | $6.54 |
| diesel | $5.97 | $3.81 | $7.61 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.14
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Tolls
$0
Total
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-09-07.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.9 | 0 | $1.70 | $0.78 |
| Efficient EV | 4.1 | 0 | $1.42 | $0.65 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.5 | 0 | $2.27 | $1.04 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Morning in Jersey City on Saturday
Local time
7:48 AM
EDT
Current temp
82°F
Sunny
Destination
Morning in Garwood on Saturday
Local time
7:48 AM
EDT
Current temp
82°F
Mostly Sunny
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
This drive is mostly highway, with 81% of the 16.2 miles on high-speed roads. You'll encounter your longest stretch of uninterrupted driving for about 4.8 miles on US 22. The transition to surface roads will likely occur as you approach your destination, bringing a different pace with more intersections and local traffic. Expect frequent exits and merges as you navigate these busy corridors.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 22 and US 1. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.5 miles in near US 1 Truck; US 9 Truck.
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 12 decision points packed into just 16.2 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 28m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.5 miles (US 1 Truck; US 9 Truck): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.9 miles (US 1 Truck; US 9 Truck): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 6.5 miles (US 22): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
131 ft
Total Descent
80 ft
Highest Point
89 ft
~12.7 mi in
Elevation Range
82 ft
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Jersey City, NJ and Garwood, NJ, road signs point toward Port Newark Elizabeth Seaport, Newark Airport, Hillside, Gsp South: Garden State Parkway South and Cranford.
Port Newark Elizabeth Seaport
Newark Airport
Hillside
Gsp South: Garden State Parkway South
Cranford
Founded 1609
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.
Top landmarks
Founded 1903
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 28m. Total distance: 16.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
28m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (81%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
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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