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Trip from Jersey City, NJ to Roebling, NJ

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 21m

Distance

65 mi

105 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$11

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 19 min
4 AM
1h 15m ★
6 AM
1h 21m
8 AM
1h 34m
10 AM
1h 26m
12 PM
1h 24m
3 PM
1h 26m
5 PM
1h 33m
8 PM
1h 17m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

Downtown Roebling, NJ, NJ

Roebling, NJ

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Trip Overview

This 65-mile drive from Jersey City, NJ, to Roebling, NJ, is easily manageable in about 1 hour and 21 minutes, making it a perfect day trip. The route is heavily focused on highways, with 94% of it on major roads like the New Jersey Turnpike and I-95. You can expect a fuel cost of approximately $11 for this journey. Given its short duration and straightforward path, no overnight stops are necessary. This trip stays within the Northeast region and entirely within New Jersey, offering a convenient local excursion.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
New Jersey Turnpike 52.2 mi 1h 1m
I 95 3.4 mi 3m
US 1 Truck 3 mi 5m
US 1 2.1 mi 2m
Delaware Avenue 0.7 mi 1m
Duncan Avenue 0.4 mi <1m
Burlington Pike 0.4 mi <1m
Hornberger Avenue 0.2 mi <1m
Longest stretch: New Jersey Turnpike — 52.2 mi, about 1h 1m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Jersey City, NJ and Roebling, NJ.

1

Start on Olean Avenue

316 ft · 15 sec · Olean Avenue
2

Turn right onto Duncan Avenue

0.4 mi · 53 sec · Duncan Avenue
3

Turn left onto US 1 Truck; US 9 Truck

0.4 mi · 44 sec · US 1 Truck; US 9 Truck
Use the left lane.
4

Take the exit onto US 1 Truck; US 9 Truck

1.9 mi · 3 min · US 1 Truck; US 9 Truck
Toward US 1 South, US 9 South: Newark Airport, Port Newark Elizabeth Seaport Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5

Take the exit onto US 1 Truck; US 9 Truck

0.7 mi · 1 min · US 1 Truck; US 9 Truck
Toward US 1 Truck South, US 9 Truck South: Port Newark, Newark Airport
6

Merge onto US 1; US 9

2.1 mi · 2 min · US 1; US 9
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7

Take the exit

0.6 mi · 1 min
Toward I 78 East, I 95, NJTP: New Jersey Turnpike Toll Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

Merge onto I 78

47 ft · 0 sec · I 95/NJTP North Tolls
9

Keep slight right at fork onto I 95/NJTP North Tolls

0.1 mi · 7 sec · I 95/NJTP North Tolls
10

Keep slight right at fork

0.6 mi · 1 min
Toward I 95 South, NJTP South: Trenton Use the slight right lane.
11

Keep slight left at fork

0.6 mi · 49 sec
12

Merge onto I 95

52 mi · 1 hr 1 min · New Jersey Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13

Keep slight right at fork onto I 95

3.4 mi · 3 min · I 95
Exit 6 Toward I 95 South: Pennsylvania Turnpike, Philadelphia Use the slight right lane.
14

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 39 sec
Toward US 130: Florence, Burlington Use the slight right lane.
15

Keep slight right at fork

0.1 mi · 21 sec
Toward US 130 North: Florence, Bordentown Use the slight right lane.
16

Merge onto US 130

0.4 mi · 35 sec · Burlington Pike
17

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 21 sec
18

Turn straight onto CR 656

229 ft · 6 sec · Florence-Columbus Road
19

Continue on CR 656

0.7 mi · 1 min · Delaware Avenue
20

Turn right onto Hornberger Avenue

0.2 mi · 30 sec · Hornberger Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
21

Arrive at destination

Hornberger Avenue

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

township in Middlesex County, New Jersey, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Edison, NJ

33 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.

Pacing Suggestions

Staten Island, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Edison, NJ

Meal break

The midpoint is around 32.5 miles from Jersey City, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 17

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.9 and 63.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

7
0.9 mi into trip | ~1m in | US 1 Truck; US 9 Truck

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward US 1 South, US 9 South: Newark Airport,...
7
5.6 mi into trip | ~9m in

Take the exit toward I 78 East, I 95, NJTP: New Jersey Turnpike Toll

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward I 78 East, I 95, NJTP: New Jersey Turnpi...
8
6.3 mi into trip | ~10m in

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

Use the slight right lane. Toward I 95 South, NJTP South: Trenton
9
59.6 mi into trip | ~1h 13m in | I 95

Keep slight right at fork onto I 95 toward I 95 South: Pennsylvania Turnpike, Philadelphia

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 6 Toward I 95 South: Pennsylvania Turnpike, Phila...
8
63.4 mi into trip | ~1h 17m in

Keep slight right at fork toward US 130 North: Florence, Bordentown

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Toward US 130 North: Florence, Bordentown

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$10.78 one way

$21.55 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 23 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $11.80 $23.60
premium $4.93 $12.61 $25.21
diesel $5.61 $14.35 $28.70

Estimated Tolls: $7.30

New Jersey Turnpike (52.2 mi) $7.30

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$11

Tolls

$7

Total

$18

Estimated CO2 emission: 22.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 19.5 0 $6.82 $3.12
Efficient EV 16.3 0 $5.69 $2.60
EV Truck/SUV 26 0 $9.10 $4.16

Gas CO2

23 kg

EV CO2

8 kg (65% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 14, 2026

Origin

Jersey City, NJ

Morning in Jersey City on Sunday

Local time

6:27 AM

EDT

Current temp

49°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Roebling, NJ

Morning in Roebling on Sunday

Local time

6:27 AM

EDT

Current temp

65°F

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Cloudy

SW 5 to 15 mph 26% chance Live forecast

63°F

Edison, NJ

33 mi in

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

16 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

1h 21m on the road

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.

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a highway-focused experience for the majority of this drive, with 94% of the 65 miles on major interstates. The New Jersey Turnpike and I-95 will dominate your journey, offering a consistent, high-speed environment. You'll encounter your longest uninterrupted stretch of 52.2 miles on the New Jersey Turnpike, so be prepared for an extended period of highway driving. The route is designed for efficiency rather than scenic detours, emphasizing getting you to your destination quickly.

94% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
21 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 52.2 mi on New Jersey Turnpike.

How Hard Is This Drive?

10/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on New Jersey Turnpike and I 95. 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.

Driving Effort 10/10

Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 65 miles you will encounter 17 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 0.9 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 5.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 6.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Jersey City, NJ and Roebling, NJ, road signs point toward Njtp: New Jersey Turnpike Toll, Njtp South: Trenton and Philadelphia.

Njtp: New Jersey Turnpike Toll

5.6 mi in | ~9m

Njtp South: Trenton

6.3 mi in | ~10m

Philadelphia

59.6 mi in | ~1h 13m | via I 95

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 1h 21m. Total distance: 65 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 21m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (94%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 52.2 miles on New Jersey Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $7.30 in tolls one way, starting with New Jersey Turnpike. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.

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 Roebling, 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 0.9 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 5.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 6.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

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 Roebling, 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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