Origin
Linden, NJ
Afternoon in Linden on Sunday
Local time
2:08 PM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Linden, NJ to Jersey City, NJ
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
21m
Distance
13.8 mi
22 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 20m
★
6 AM
0h 22m
8 AM
0h 26m
10 AM
0h 23m
12 PM
0h 23m
3 PM
0h 23m
5 PM
0h 25m
8 PM
0h 21m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Linden, NJ
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
If you are planning to travel from Linden to Jersey City, you are looking at a quick 13.8-mile trip that typically takes about 21 minutes. This short jaunt across New Jersey is well-suited for a single-day excursion, meaning you won't need to worry about overnight accommodations. With a modest fuel budget of approximately $2, it is an incredibly economical route to navigate. You will primarily rely on US 1, US 1 Truck, and Carlton Street to reach your destination. Because both cities are located within the Northeast region, you will experience a consistent urban environment throughout the entire journey.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 1 | 5.6 mi | 7m |
| US 1 Truck | 2.9 mi | 5m |
| Carlton Street | 2.5 mi | 3m |
| East Edgar Road | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| Duncan Avenue | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| South Stiles Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Olean Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| West 12th Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 1
— 5.6 mi, about 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Linden, NJ and Jersey City, NJ.
1
Start on West 12th Street
268 ft
·
13 sec
·
West 12th Street
2
Turn right onto South Stiles Street
0.1 mi
·
27 sec
·
South Stiles Street
3
Turn right onto US 1; US 9
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
East Edgar Road
Use the right lane.
4
Keep slight left at fork onto US 1; US 9
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
East Edgar Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Continue on US 1; US 9
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Carlton Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Keep slight right at fork onto US 1; US 9
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
US 1; US 9
Use the straight lane.
7
Keep slight right at fork onto US 1; US 9
3.4 mi
·
4 min
·
US 1; US 9
Toward Port Newark, North Area, South Area
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit onto US 1 Truck; US 9 Truck
0.3 mi
·
24 sec
·
US 1 Truck; US 9 Truck
Toward US 1-9 Truck North, I 95, NJTP: Jersey City, New Jersey Turnpike
9
Keep slight left at fork onto US 1 Truck; US 9 Truck
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
US 1 Truck; US 9 Truck
Toward US 1, US 9 North
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
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 North, US 9 Truck North
Use the left lane.
11
Turn right onto Duncan Avenue
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
·
Duncan Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
12
Turn left onto Olean Avenue
316 ft
·
13 sec
·
Olean Avenue
13
Arrive at destination
Olean Avenue
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 105 decision points cluster between mile 1.5 and 12.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
1.5 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
US 1; US 9 / East Edgar Road
Keep slight left at fork onto US 1; US 9 / East Edgar Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
4.8 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
US 1; US 9
Keep slight right at fork onto US 1; US 9
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
8
6.9 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
US 1; US 9
Keep slight right at fork onto US 1; US 9 toward Port Newark, North Area, South Area
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward Port Newark, North Area, South Area
8
10.7 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
US 1 Truck; US 9 Truck
Keep slight left at fork onto US 1 Truck; US 9 Truck toward US 1, US 9 North
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward US 1, US 9 North
7
12.6 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
US 1 Truck; US 9 Truck
Take the exit onto US 1 Truck; US 9 Truck toward US 1 Truck North, US 9 Truck North
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left lane.
Toward US 1 Truck North, US 9 Truck North
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.29 one way
$4.58 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $2.51 | $5.01 |
| premium | $4.93 | $2.68 | $5.35 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.05 | $6.09 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.1 | 0 | $1.45 | $0.66 |
| Efficient EV | 3.5 | 0 | $1.21 | $0.55 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.5 | 0 | $1.93 | $0.88 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
Jersey City, NJ
Afternoon in Jersey City on Sunday
Local time
2:08 PM
EDT
Current temp
79°F
Partly Sunny
SW 7 to 18 mph
8% chance
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
32 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
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 drive, as 62% of this route takes place on major thoroughfares. You will spend the bulk of your time navigating the flow of traffic on US 1, which features a longest uninterrupted stretch of 5.6 miles. While the road is designed for efficiency, the transition between these highway sections and local streets like Carlton Street requires you to stay alert behind the wheel. The experience is straightforward and functional rather than scenic, moving you steadily from Linden toward the Jersey City area. It is a no-nonsense commute that prioritizes speed and direct connectivity.
62% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 5.6 mi on US 1.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
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 1.5 miles in near US 1; US 9 / East Edgar Road.
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 10 decision points packed into just 13.8 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 21m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.5 miles (US 1; US 9 / East Edgar Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 4.8 miles (US 1; US 9): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 6.9 miles (US 1; US 9): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
38 ft
5 ft
Total Climb
73 ft
Total Descent
57 ft
Highest Point
38 ft
~9.8 mi in
Elevation Range
33 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Linden, NJ and Jersey City, NJ, road signs point toward Port Newark, Area, Njtp: Jersey City and New Jersey Turnpike.
Port Newark
6.9 mi in
|
~10m
|
via US 1; US 9
Area
6.9 mi in
|
~10m
|
via US 1; US 9
Njtp: Jersey City
10.4 mi in
|
~15m
|
via US 1 Truck; US 9 Truck
New Jersey Turnpike
10.4 mi in
|
~15m
|
via US 1 Truck; US 9 Truck
About the Cities
Starting in Linden, NJ
Full guide →Linden is a city of 42,000 people (2019) in New Jersey. Linden is a regional hub of Polish immigration and features a significant number of establishments featuring the food and culture of Poland.
Arriving 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 21m. Total distance: 13.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
21m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (62%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 5.6 miles on US 1. 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 Jersey City, 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 1.5 miles (US 1; US 9 / East Edgar Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 4.8 miles (US 1; US 9): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 6.9 miles (US 1; US 9): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Jersey City, 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 USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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