Alternate route from Prospect Park BK to Carlstadt to avoid the Tonnele Ave circle intersection?

Submitted by TreatSmart9118 t3_108sw68 in jerseycity

When I hit this intersection after taking the exit off 139, it is extremely difficult to get over into the rightmost turn lane. While the left lane does allow a right turn as well, there is a major risk of being hit by drivers in the right lane who decide to gun-it and go straight. This is a commute I’ll be making several times a week for my new job, and I really would like to keep my route as safe as possible. Needless to say, I am not familiar with the roadways yet. Any alternate route recommendations would be helpful!! Thank you everyone :)

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halocene_epic t1_j3u9uhe wrote

That’s a gnarly commute. You could cut through downtown JC and journal square but that will add a chunk of time. Godspeed.

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TreatSmart9118 OP t1_j3uhmdn wrote

I know :( Luckily after my first week I will only have to stop by the office once or twice a week. Regardless, my job will have me on the road quite a bit so I need to acclimate as best as possible. Thank you for your suggestion!

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Brudesandwich t1_j3ubppi wrote

The GPS takes you that way? Just take the Lincoln tunnel which feeds directly onto Route 3 and exit off on 120 or 17 by Metlife Stadium. Takes you right to Rutherford/Carlstadt area.

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pixel_of_moral_decay t1_j3ugoxm wrote

I would have guessed incorporating traffic it would guide OP basically this way.

I think it would be quite a bit faster and easier. Especially during rush hour.

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TreatSmart9118 OP t1_j3uh811 wrote

Thank you!! My Apple Maps never showed me that route as a possibility.. but I downloaded Waze and it did!! Will be trying out this route tomorrow :)

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STMIHA t1_j3vfatk wrote

Can also just stay on 139 and then take that to the turnpike and then ride that up to 3.

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Connor61802 t1_j411poj wrote

You can take 139 Upper level to JFK Blvd and the ramp that goes to the circle is for the right lane

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