Origin
Jersey City, NJ
Morning in Jersey City on Sunday
Local time
10:57 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Jersey City, NJ to Kearny, NJ
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
13m
Distance
7.2 mi
12 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 12m
★
6 AM
0h 14m
8 AM
0h 16m
10 AM
0h 14m
12 PM
0h 14m
3 PM
0h 14m
5 PM
0h 16m
8 PM
0h 13m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Kearny, NJ
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Trip Overview
This short 7.2-mile drive from Jersey City to Kearny, New Jersey, is a quick trip perfect for a single day. Expect the journey to take about 13 minutes, making it an easy addition to any local itinerary. With a modest fuel cost of around $1, this route focuses heavily on highway driving, accounting for 68% of the total distance. You'll primarily be on NJ 7, US 1 Truck, and Schuyler Avenue, offering a direct and efficient path between these two Northeast locations. No overnight stays are necessary for this brief excursion.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| NJ 7 | 4 mi | 6m |
| US 1 Truck | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Schuyler Avenue | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Duncan Avenue | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Midland Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Devon Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Oakwood Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Olean Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
NJ 7
— 4 mi, about 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jersey City, NJ and Kearny, NJ.
1
Start on Olean Avenue
316 ft
·
15 sec
·
Olean Avenue
2
Turn right onto Duncan Avenue
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
·
Duncan Avenue
3
Turn right onto US 1 Truck; US 9 Truck
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
US 1 Truck; US 9 Truck
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
Take the exit onto US 1 Truck; US 9 Truck
169 ft
·
4 sec
·
US 1 Truck; US 9 Truck
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Keep slight left at fork
271 ft
·
6 sec
Toward NJ 7 West: Kearny
Use the straight lane.
6
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
Toward NJ 7 West: Kearny
7
Merge onto NJ 7
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
NJ 7
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight right at fork onto NJ 7; CR 506
2.9 mi
·
4 min
·
NJ 7; CR 506
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
9
Turn left onto CR 507
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Schuyler Avenue
Use the left lane.
10
Turn right onto Midland Avenue
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
·
Midland Avenue
11
Turn left onto Devon Street
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
Devon Street
12
Turn right onto Oakwood Avenue
526 ft
·
25 sec
·
Oakwood Avenue
13
Turn right onto Beech Street
124 ft
·
5 sec
·
Beech Street
14
Arrive at destination
Beech Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 125 decision points cluster between mile 0.5 and 5.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0.5 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
US 1 Truck; US 9 Truck
Turn right onto US 1 Truck; US 9 Truck
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
1.3 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
US 1 Truck; US 9 Truck
Take the exit onto US 1 Truck; US 9 Truck
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
1.4 mi into trip
|
~2m in
Keep slight left at fork toward NJ 7 West: Kearny
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Toward NJ 7 West: Kearny
6
2.9 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
NJ 7; CR 506
Keep slight right at fork onto NJ 7; CR 506
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
6
5.8 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
CR 507 / Schuyler Avenue
Turn left onto CR 507 / Schuyler Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.19 one way
$2.39 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $1.31 | $2.61 |
| premium | $4.93 | $1.40 | $2.79 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.59 | $3.18 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.5 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 | 2.2 | 0 | $0.76 | $0.35 |
| Efficient EV | 1.8 | 0 | $0.63 | $0.29 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 2.9 | 0 | $1.01 | $0.46 |
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
Kearny, NJ
Morning in Kearny on Sunday
Local time
10:57 AM
EDT
Current temp
69°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
20 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
13m 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 highway-focused drive offers a predominantly fast-paced experience, with 68% of the 7.2 miles occurring on major roadways. You'll encounter a longest stretch of 4 miles on NJ 7, allowing for a consistent pace. The route utilizes key arteries like US 1 Truck and Schuyler Avenue, suggesting a mix of highway speeds and potentially some urban traffic depending on the time of day. The overall feel is one of efficient transit rather than a leisurely cruise.
68% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 4 mi on NJ 7.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on NJ 7 and US 1 Truck. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.5 miles in near US 1 Truck; US 9 Truck.
Driving Effort
9/10
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 7.2 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 13m.
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 1.3 miles (US 1 Truck; US 9 Truck): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 1.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Starting 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 13m. Total distance: 7.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
13m 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 4 miles on NJ 7. 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 Kearny, 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 0.5 miles (US 1 Truck; US 9 Truck): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.3 miles (US 1 Truck; US 9 Truck): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 1.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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 Kearny, 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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