Origin
Morristown, NJ
Afternoon in Morristown on Sunday
Local time
12:32 PM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Morristown, 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
36m
Distance
25.9 mi
42 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 34m
★
6 AM
0h 37m
8 AM
0h 43m
10 AM
0h 39m
12 PM
0h 38m
3 PM
0h 39m
5 PM
0h 42m
8 PM
0h 35m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Morristown, NJ
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Trip Overview
Morristown, NJ to Jersey City, NJ is 25.9 miles and takes about 36m via Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a straightforward, highway-focused drive primarily within New Jersey, moving from the Northeast region to the Northeast region. You'll spend most of your time on major expressways, making it a quick and efficient trip. Given its short distance and duration, this route is ideal for a same-day journey, allowing for flexibility in your schedule. It's a practical option for connecting these two New Jersey locations without extensive travel time.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway | 8 mi | 9m |
| NJ 24 | 7.6 mi | 8m |
| US 1 Truck | 2.9 mi | 5m |
| US 1 | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| Columbia Road | 1 mi | 1m |
| Morris Avenue | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Morris Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Duncan Avenue | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
— 8 mi, about 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Morristown, NJ and Jersey City, NJ.
1
Start on CR 510
91 ft
·
1 sec
·
West Park Place
Use the straight lane.
2
Keep slight left at fork onto US 202; CR 510
113 ft
·
4 sec
·
West Park Place
3
Continue on US 202; CR 510
401 ft
·
8 sec
·
South Park Place
4
Continue on CR 510
501 ft
·
9 sec
·
Morris Street
5
Enter roundabout onto CR 510
52 ft
·
0 sec
·
Morris Street
6
Continue on CR 510
0.5 mi
·
54 sec
·
Morris Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
7
Continue on CR 510
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Morris Avenue
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
8
Continue on CR 510
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Columbia Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
9
Continue on CR 510
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
Columbia Turnpike
Use the straight lane.
10
Take the ramp
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward NJ 24 East: Springfield
11
Merge onto NJ 24
7.6 mi
·
8 min
·
NJ 24
12
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
29 sec
Toward I 78 East: Holland Tunnel, New York City, Newark
13
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
Toward I 78 East Local: Newark
Use the slight right lane.
14
Merge onto I 78
6.6 mi
·
7 min
·
Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
34 sec
Toward I 78 East: Holland Tunnel, New York City
Use the slight left lane.
16
Merge onto I 78
0.7 mi
·
55 sec
·
Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
17
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
20 sec
Exit 58A-B
Toward NJTP, I 95, US 1-9, NJ 21, US 22: Port Newark
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Merge onto I 78
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
Exit 58B
Toward US 1-9 North: Frontage Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
20
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Toward US 1-9 North
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
21
Merge onto US 1; US 9
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
US 1; US 9
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
22
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
23
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.
24
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.
25
Turn right onto Duncan Avenue
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
·
Duncan Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
26
Turn left onto Olean Avenue
316 ft
·
13 sec
·
Olean Avenue
27
Arrive at destination
Olean Avenue
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 215 decision points cluster between mile 11.1 and 22.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
11.1 mi into trip
|
~15m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 78 East Local: Newark
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 78 East Local: Newark
7
17.9 mi into trip
|
~23m in
Take the exit toward I 78 East: Holland Tunnel, New York City
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 78 East: Holland Tunnel, New York City
8
19 mi into trip
|
~24m in
Take the exit toward NJTP, I 95, US 1-9, NJ 21, US 22: Port Newark
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.
Exit 58A-B
Toward NJTP, I 95, US 1-9, NJ 21, US 22: Port N...
8
20.3 mi into trip
|
~26m in
Keep slight left at fork toward US 1-9 North
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward US 1-9 North
8
22.8 mi into trip
|
~30m 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
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.29 one way
$8.59 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $4.70 | $9.41 |
| premium | $4.93 | $5.02 | $10.05 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.72 | $11.44 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.8 | 0 | $2.72 | $1.24 |
| Efficient EV | 6.5 | 0 | $2.27 | $1.04 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.4 | 0 | $3.63 | $1.66 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 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
Jersey City, NJ
Afternoon in Jersey City on Sunday
Local time
12:32 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°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
10 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
36m 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 drive is predominantly highway-focused, with 81% of the journey taking place on expressways. Expect a relatively fast pace for most of the 25.9 miles, particularly on the Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway where you'll encounter an uninterrupted stretch of 8 miles. The route utilizes major roads like NJ 24 and US 1 Truck, maintaining a consistent highway feel. While not designed for scenic overlooks, the efficiency of the expressway system makes this a direct and predictable drive.
81% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
27 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 8 mi on Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway and NJ 24. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 11.1 miles in.
Driving Effort
10/10
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 21 decision points packed into just 25.9 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 36m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 11.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 17.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 19 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Morristown, NJ and Jersey City, NJ, road signs point toward New York City, Newark, Njtp, Njtp: Jersey City and New Jersey Turnpike.
New York City
10.8 mi in
|
~14m
Newark
10.8 mi in
|
~14m
Njtp
19 mi in
|
~24m
Njtp: Jersey City
22.6 mi in
|
~30m
|
via US 1 Truck; US 9 Truck
New Jersey Turnpike
22.6 mi in
|
~30m
|
via US 1 Truck; US 9 Truck
About the Cities
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 36m. Total distance: 25.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
36m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (81%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 8 miles on Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway. 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 11.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 17.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 19 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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