This 75.1-mile drive from Seaside Park, NJ, to Jersey City, NJ, is a straightforward, single-day trip that will take about 1 hour and 23 minutes. With a fuel cost estimated at $12, it's an economical option for a quick journey between the Northeast regions of New Jersey. The route sticks to local roads for its entirety, meaning you won't be dealing with high-speed highway driving. It's the kind of trip that’s easy to fit into a busy schedule, offering a direct connection without much fuss.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
36.2 miles from Seaside Park, NJ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 50m into the drive
.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Garden State Parkway
38.5 mi
46m
New Jersey Turnpike
14 mi
17m
Fischer Boulevard
4.1 mi
6m
NJ 37
2.2 mi
3m
Shorrock Street
1.6 mi
2m
Lincoln Highway
1.5 mi
2m
Hooper Avenue
1.3 mi
2m
New Jersey Turnpike Eastern Spur
1.1 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
Garden State Parkway
— 38.5 mi, about 46m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Seaside Park, NJ and Jersey City, NJ.
1
Start on E Street
149 ft·8 sec·E Street
2
Turn right onto NJ 35
0.7 mi·1 min·Southeast Central Avenue
Use the straight / left lanes.
3
Keep slight right at fork onto CR 47
0.2 mi·46 sec·East Central Avenue
Use the straight / left lanes.
4
Turn left onto CR 10
0.2 mi·21 sec·Hamilton Avenue
5
Continue on this road
0.3 mi·24 sec·this road
6
Continue on NJ 37
2.2 mi·3 min·NJ 37
7
Turn right onto CR 549 Spur; CR 571
4.1 mi·6 min·Fischer Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
Turn right onto CR 549
1.3 mi·2 min·Hooper Avenue
Use the right lane.
9
Keep slight left at fork onto CR 549
0.7 mi·1 min·Brick Boulevard
10
Turn slight left
0.2 mi·43 sec
Use the left lane.
11
Turn left onto CR 66
0.8 mi·1 min·Beaverson Boulevard
12
Continue on CR 54
1.6 mi·2 min·Shorrock Street
Use the straight lane.
13
Continue on this road
0.5 mi·36 sec·this road
Toward GSP North Toll: WoodbridgeUse the left / straight / right lanes.
14
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi·47 sec
Toward GSP NorthUse the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Merge onto GSP
13 mi·15 min·Garden State Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi·31 sec
17
Continue on GSP
25 mi·30 min·Garden State Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Take the exit
0.4 mi·48 sec
Exit 129Toward I 95, NJTP: New York City, TrentonUse the slight right lane.
19
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi·16 sec
20
Continue on this road
0.5 mi·1 min·this road
21
Continue on this road
0.1 mi·16 sec·this road
Toward I 95 North, NJTP North: New York City
22
Keep slight right at fork
0.5 mi·1 min
Toward I 95 North, NJTP North: New York City
23
Merge onto I 95; NJTP
14 mi·17 min·New Jersey Turnpike
24
Keep slight right at fork onto NJTP
1.1 mi·1 min·New Jersey Turnpike Eastern Spur
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
25
Take the exit
0.4 mi·58 sec
Exit 15EToward US 1 North Truck, US 9 North Truck: Newark, Jersey CityUse the straight / slight right lanes.
26
Keep slight right at fork
322 ft·7 sec
Toward US 1 Truck North, US 9 Truck North: Jersey City, Doremus AvenueUse the straight / slight right lanes.
27
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi·31 sec
Toward US 1 North Truck, US 9 North Truck: Jersey City
28
Merge onto US 1 Truck; US 9 Truck
1.5 mi·2 min·Lincoln Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
29
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 NorthUse the left lane.
30
Turn right onto Duncan Avenue
0.4 mi·51 sec·Duncan Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
31
Turn left onto Olean Avenue
316 ft·13 sec·Olean Avenue
32
Arrive at destination
Olean Avenue
Trip Plan
Given its short distance and duration, this 75.1-mile trip from Seaside Park to Jersey City offers a lot of flexibility. You can easily depart at any time of day, though avoiding peak commuter hours might make navigating the local roads smoother. Since there are no designated stops in the data, plan your own breaks as needed, perhaps stopping for fuel before you leave Seaside Park to cover the estimated $12 cost. The main thing to watch for on this turn-heavy local drive is keeping an eye on your GPS for the frequent turns required on Southeast Central Avenue, East Central Avenue, and Hamilton Avenue to stay on track.
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.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 36.2 miles from Seaside Park, NJ, or about 50m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 38.5 miles.
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 16 miles or 26m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 36.2 miles or 50m 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 22m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Jersey City, NJ than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Seaside Park, NJ so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Seaside Park, NJ
This is one driving day of about 72.3 miles and 1h 38m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 16 miles from Seaside Park, NJ.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Garden State Parkway for about 38.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 24
5 decision points cluster between mile 12.8 and 69.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
12.8 mi into trip|~22m in
Keep slight left at fork toward GSP North
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward GSP North
8
52.3 mi into trip|~1h 9m in
Take the exit toward I 95, NJTP: New York City, Trenton
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 129
Toward I 95, NJTP: New York City, Trenton
8
69 mi into trip|~1h 32m in
Take the exit toward US 1 North Truck, US 9 North Truck: Newark, Jersey City
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 15E
Toward US 1 North Truck, US 9 North Truck: Newa...
8
69.4 mi into trip|~1h 33m in
Keep slight right at fork toward US 1 Truck North, US 9 Truck North: Jersey City, Doremus Avenue
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 Truck North, US 9 Truck North: Jers...
7
69.4 mi into trip|~1h 33m in
Keep slight left at fork toward US 1 North Truck, US 9 North Truck: Jersey City
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 1 North Truck, US 9 North Truck: Jers...
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$11.99 one way
$23.97 round trip
$4.21/gal25.4 MPG avg25 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.61
$13.13
$26.26
premium
$4.93
$14.02
$28.04
diesel
$5.61
$15.96
$31.93
Estimated Tolls: $4.42
Garden State Parkway
(38.5 mi)$2.31
New Jersey Turnpike
(15.1 mi)$2.11
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
$12
Tolls
$4
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$41–$66
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 25.3 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging
· 0 stops
· 68% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
21.7
0
$7.59
$3.47
Efficient EV
18.1
0
$6.33
$2.89
EV Truck/SUV
28.9
0
$10.12
$4.63
Gas CO2
25 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (68% 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 17, 2026
Origin
Seaside Park, NJ
Morning
in Seaside Park on Sunday
Local time
9:28 AM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Jersey City, NJ
Morning
in Jersey City on Sunday
Local time
9:28 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
2 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 38m 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Thomas Edison National Historical Park
National Historical Park
Today, the brick buildings on Main Street in West Orange, NJ seem quiet, betraying little evidence of the research, development, and innovation of their heyday. Visitors can step back in time to Thoma...
Silk cloth and steam locomotives; textiles and continuous paper rolls; firearms and aircraft engines. What do these things have in common? All were manufactured in the same place - Paterson, NJ. In 17...
13 mi from route
~33 min detour
Free
near mile 69.8
Spanning 27,000 acres from Sandy Hook in New Jersey to Breezy Point in New York City, the park is both the gateway from the ocean into New York Harbor, and the gateway to the National Park Service for...
14 mi from route
~35 min detour
Free
near mile 72.3
Morristown National Historical Park commemorates the sites of General Washington and the Continental Army’s winter encampment from December 1779 to June 1780, where soldiers survived the coldest winte...
19 mi from route
~48 min detour
Free
near mile 62.3
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive for the entirety of this 75.1-mile journey. With 0% highway share, you'll be navigating through populated areas for the full duration. The route primarily uses Southeast Central Avenue, East Central Avenue, and Hamilton Avenue, so you'll be frequently adjusting your speed and direction. This isn't a route for settling into a long, uninterrupted cruise; instead, be prepared for consistent engagement with traffic signals and intersections throughout the approximately 1 hour and 23 minute travel time.
78% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
32 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 38.5 mi on Garden State Parkway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Garden State Parkway and New Jersey Turnpike. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 12.8 miles in.
Driving Effort10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 72.3 miles you will encounter 24 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 12.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 52.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 69 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.
Between Seaside Park, NJ and Jersey City, NJ, road signs point toward Gsp North Toll: Woodbridge, Gsp North, Njtp: New York City, Trenton and Njtp North: New York City.
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.
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 38m. Total distance: 72.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 38m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (78%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 38.5 miles on Garden State Parkway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $4.42 in tolls one way, starting with Garden State Parkway. 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 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 12.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 52.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 69 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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 Jersey City, NJ before heading back.
