Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 12, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
33m
Distance
19.4 mi
31 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great 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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Iselin, NJ
Garrison Gao
The drive from Jersey City, NJ to Iselin, NJ covers 19.4 miles and takes about 33m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 1, US 1 Truck, US 1 EXPR for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 6.5 miles on US 1. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.33 one way before food or hotel costs.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 1 | 6.5 mi | 10m |
| US 1 Truck | 3 mi | 5m |
| US 1 EXPR | 2.7 mi | 3m |
| Spring Street | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| Lincoln Highway | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| New Brunswick Avenue | 0.8 mi | 2m |
| East Hazelwood Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Duncan Avenue | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Jersey City, NJ and Iselin, 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
Merge onto US 1 EXPR; US 9 EXPR
Merge onto US 1; US 9
Continue on US Route 1/9 Southbound
Continue on US 1; US 9
Continue on US 1; US 9
Continue on US 1; US 9
Take the exit
Turn left onto CR 514
Turn right onto CR 621
Turn left onto CR 609
Turn right
Turn right onto NJ 35
Turn sharp left onto NJ 27
Continue on NJ 27
Turn right
Turn left onto Dow Avenue
Turn right onto Wright Street
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.9 and 17.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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 toward US 1 South, US 9 South: Newark Liberty International Airport, Main Terminals
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Take the exit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Turn right onto CR 621 / East Hazelwood Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Turn sharp left onto NJ 27 / Lincoln Avenue
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
Regular Gas
$3.33 one way
$6.67 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.79 | $3.66 | $7.32 |
| premium | $5.13 | $3.92 | $7.83 |
| diesel | $5.97 | $4.56 | $9.11 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-09-07.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.8 | 0 | $2.04 | $0.93 |
| Efficient EV | 4.9 | 0 | $1.70 | $0.78 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.8 | 0 | $2.72 | $1.24 |
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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Morning in Jersey City on Saturday
Local time
6:50 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Cloudy
Destination
Morning in Iselin on Saturday
Local time
6:50 AM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Isolated Rain Showers then Partly Cloudy
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.
19.4 mi in 33m, mostly highway — 6.5 mi of that is on US 1.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 1 and US 1 Truck. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.9 miles in near US 1 Truck; US 9 Truck.
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 18 decision points packed into just 19.4 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 33m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: 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 6.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 15.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
122 ft
Total Descent
86 ft
Highest Point
68 ft
~19.4 mi in
Elevation Range
71 ft
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Jersey City, NJ and Iselin, NJ, road signs point toward Newark Airport and Main Terminals.
Newark Airport
Main Terminals
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
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 33m. Total distance: 19.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
33m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (63%). 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, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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