How far is Carteret, NJ from Hoboken, NJ?
The driving distance from Carteret, NJ to Hoboken, NJ is about 20.1 miles (32.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 15.4 miles (24.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 12m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 36m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The most populous city in New Jersey and the center of the Newark metropolitan area.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Carteret and Hoboken.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Carteret and Hoboken.
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Start on Carteret Avenue
59 m · 11 sec · Carteret Avenue
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Turn left onto Linden Street
771 ft · 39 sec · Linden Street
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Turn left onto Washington Avenue
2928 ft · 1 min · Washington Avenue
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Continue on Roosevelt Avenue
1743 ft · 50 sec · Roosevelt Avenue
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Turn right onto Industrial Highway
906 ft · 26 sec · Industrial Highway
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Take the ramp left toward I 95 Toll, NJTP Toll: New Jersey Turnpike
1630 ft · 50 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 95 North, NJTP North
64 m · 5 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 95 North, NJTP North
1408 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike
8.1 mi · 11 min · New Jersey Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 78, US 1, US 9: Newark Airport, Holland Tunnel
578 ft · 9 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 78 East: Bayonne, Jersey City, Holland Tunnel
1.3 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension
5.1 mi · 8 min · New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension
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Continue on New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension
2.3 mi · 3 min · New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension
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Turn left onto Jersey Avenue
2636 ft · 1 min · Jersey Avenue
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Turn left onto Jackson Street
114 m · 20 sec · Jackson Street
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Turn right onto Observer Highway
798 ft · 40 sec · Observer Highway
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Continue on Newark Street
893 ft · 45 sec · Newark Street
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Turn left onto Clinton Street
2097 ft · 2 min · Clinton Street
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Turn right onto 5th Street
526 ft · 30 sec · 5th Street
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Turn left onto Park Avenue
144 m · 25 sec · Park Avenue
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Turn left onto 6th Street
51 m · 7 sec · 6th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 6th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Carteret and Hoboken.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
New Jersey Turnpike
Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike
8.13 mi · 00h 11m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving Carteret and Sunny near Hoboken.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Carteret to Hoboken?
The road trip is about 20.1 miles (32.4 km) and usually takes 00h 36m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Newark is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.9 miles from Carteret and 10.3 miles from Hoboken.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 15.4 miles (24.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.7 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:18 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.05 one way or $6.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Carteret and Sunny near Hoboken.
Stop Ideas Near Newark
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Newark.
Pennsylvania Station
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Carteret and Hoboken. Straight-line distance: 15.43 mi (24.83 km).
#1 Carteret
Borough in Middlesex County, New Jersey, United States
| Population | 23,383 |
| Coordinates | 40.5773300, -74.2282000 |
| Altitude | 4 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Hoboken
A city in Hudson County, New Jersey.
| Population | 53,081 |
| Coordinates | 40.7439900, -74.0323600 |
| Altitude | 2 |
| Country | United States |
End: 6th Street (-74.032338, 40.744058)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 32 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 15m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.30 | $3.05 | $6.10 |
| Mid-grade | $4.88 | $3.46 | $6.93 |
| Premium | $5.18 | $3.67 | $7.35 |
| Diesel | $6.32 | $4.49 | $8.97 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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