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
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
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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Spanning a quick 9.5 miles across New Jersey, this journey from Jersey City to Irvington is a straightforward trip that fits easily into a single day. You can expect a drive time of approximately 17 minutes, making it a highly efficient connection between these two Northeast locations. With a minimal fuel budget of just $2, this route is as economical as it is brief. Since there are no required stops, you can complete the entire distance in one steady push. It is an ideal option if you need a practical, no-fuss transit between these regional hubs.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Raymond Boulevard | 2.9 mi | 5m |
| Springfield Avenue | 2.9 mi | 5m |
| US 1 Truck | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| Duncan Avenue | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Clinton Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Stuyvesant Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| University Avenue | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| New Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Jersey City, NJ and Irvington, 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
Continue on Raymond Boulevard
Continue on Raymond Boulevard
Turn left onto University Avenue
Turn right onto Market Street
Turn left onto CR 510; CR 603
Turn right onto New Street
Turn left onto CR 665
Turn right onto CR 619
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 9.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn right onto Duncan Avenue
Navigation decision point
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
Turn right onto Market Street
Lane positioning matters here
Turn right onto CR 619 / Stuyvesant Avenue
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$1.57 one way
$3.15 round trip
| 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Morning in Jersey City on Sunday
Local time
8:02 AM
EDT
Current temp
79°F
Partly Sunny
Destination
Morning in Irvington on Sunday
Local time
8:02 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
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.
Expect a turn-heavy local driving experience as you navigate your way through the local landscape. Only 24% of this route involves highway travel, meaning you will spend the majority of your time on surface streets like Raymond Boulevard and Springfield Avenue. Your longest uninterrupted stretch occurs early on, covering 2.9 miles along Raymond Boulevard before the road environment shifts. Because the drive is primarily local, you should stay alert for frequent turns and changing traffic conditions rather than settling into a monotonous interstate cruise.
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Duncan Avenue.
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 10 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 0.1 miles (Duncan Avenue): Navigation decision point; 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.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
224 ft
Total Descent
99 ft
Highest Point
199 ft
~7.4 mi in
Elevation Range
196 ft
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Jersey City, NJ to Irvington, NJ, road signs begin pointing toward Port Newark Elizabeth Seaport along the way.
Port Newark Elizabeth Seaport
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).
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.
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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