Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 4, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 3m
Distance
95.5 mi
154 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$16
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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Oak Valley, NJ
Mohan Nannapaneni
Jersey City, NJ to Oak Valley, NJ is 95.5 miles and takes about 2h 3m via New Jersey Turnpike, with a fuel budget near $16 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This route stays within New Jersey, moving from the Northeast region to the Northeast region. You'll spend most of your time on major highways, making this a straightforward trip. It's a short enough drive to complete in a single day, ideal for a quick transit between these two points.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
47.8 miles from Jersey City, NJ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 59m into the drive .
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| New Jersey Turnpike | 77.5 mi | 1h 30m |
| Veterans Memorial Highway | 3.9 mi | 4m |
| US 1 Truck | 3 mi | 5m |
| US 1 | 2.1 mi | 2m |
| Bankbridge Road | 1.5 mi | 3m |
| North-South Freeway | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Creek Road | 0.8 mi | 2m |
| East Maple Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Jersey City, NJ and Oak Valley, 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 I 78
Keep slight right at fork onto I 95/NJTP North Tolls
Keep slight right at fork
Keep slight left at fork
Merge onto I 95
Keep slight left at fork onto NJTP
Take the exit
Keep slight right at fork
Turn straight onto NJ 168
Turn left onto CR 659
Turn slight left onto CR 753
Turn left onto Harding Avenue
Take the ramp
Merge onto NJ 42
Keep slight right at fork onto NJ 55
Take the exit
Turn straight onto NJ 47
Turn left onto CR 647
At end of road, turn right onto CR 553
Turn left onto East Maple Street
Continue on Ogden Station Road
Turn right onto Georgetown Road
Turn left onto Sal Corma Place
Turn right onto Buddy Powell Lane
Arrive at destination
For this 2h 3m drive, starting your trip mid-morning can help you avoid the heaviest commuter traffic leaving Jersey City. With only 95.5 miles, you have plenty of flexibility for stops, though none are officially recommended. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the estimated cost is $16, and plan your last fill-up before heading into the more suburban stretches. The longest continuous highway segment is 77.5 miles on the New Jersey Turnpike, so ensure you're comfortable with extended highway driving.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 21 miles or 28m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 47.8 miles or 59m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 35m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Oak Valley, NJ than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Jersey City, NJ so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Jersey City, NJ
This is one driving day of about 95.5 miles and 2h 3m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
48 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
A short stop after about 21 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 47.8 miles from Jersey City, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before New Jersey Turnpike if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 77.5 miles.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
5 decision points cluster between mile 6.3 and 92 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Keep slight right at fork toward I 95 South, NJTP South: Trenton
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Take the exit toward NJ 168: Camden, Atlantic City Expressway
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 168 North: Camden, Philadelphia
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight right at fork onto NJ 55 / Veterans Memorial Highway toward NJ 55 South: Glassboro, Vineland
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Take the exit toward NJ 47 North: Woodbury, Westville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Regular Gas
$15.96 one way
$31.91 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.67 | $17.56 | $35.12 |
| premium | $5.01 | $18.84 | $37.69 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $21.05 | $42.10 |
Estimated Tolls: $10.84
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$16
Tolls
$11
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$52–$77
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 33.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 28.7 | 0 | $10.03 | $4.58 |
| Efficient EV | 23.9 | 0 | $8.36 | $3.82 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 38.2 | 0 | $13.37 | $6.11 |
Gas CO2
33 kg
EV CO2
11 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
Late night in Jersey City on Friday
Local time
5:23 AM
EDT
Current temp
66°F
Mostly Clear
Destination
Late night in Oak Valley on Friday
Local time
5:23 AM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Mostly Clear
86°F
Bristol, PA
48 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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.
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
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This drive is predominantly highway cruising, with 87% of the 95.5 miles on limited-access roads. You'll experience a long stretch of 77.5 miles on the New Jersey Turnpike before transitioning to Veterans Memorial Highway and US 1 Truck. Expect to encounter frequent exits and highway merging as you navigate the urban and suburban landscapes of New Jersey.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on New Jersey Turnpike and Veterans Memorial Highway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 6.3 miles in.
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 26 significant decision points across 95.5 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 6.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 84.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 85.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
232 ft
Total Descent
198 ft
Highest Point
113 ft
~34.1 mi in
Elevation Range
102 ft
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Jersey City, NJ and Oak Valley, NJ, road signs point toward Njtp: New Jersey Turnpike Toll, Njtp South: Trenton, Njtp South: Camden, Wilmington, Philadelphia and Vineland.
Njtp: New Jersey Turnpike Toll
Njtp South: Trenton
Njtp South: Camden
Wilmington
Philadelphia
Vineland
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 2h 3m. Total distance: 95.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 3m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (87%). 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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