How far is Garfield, NJ from Hoboken, NJ?

The driving distance from Garfield, NJ to Hoboken, NJ is about 14.1 miles (22.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 10.4 miles (16.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 01m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
14.11 mi
00h 30m
Flight
10.4 mi
16.73 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
10.4 mi
Kilometers
16.73 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
14.11 mi
Kilometers
22.71 km
Drive Time
00h 30m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hoboken
Thu, Oct 15, 6:15 PM EDT
Return by in Garfield
Thu, Oct 15, 6:46 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Garfield
2026-10-15T17:45
Arrive Hoboken
Thu, Oct 15, 6:15 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:31 AM to 7:31 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:28 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Garfield
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Rutherford
NJ

Borough in New Jersey, United States

From Garfield
7.1 mi
00h 15m
To Hoboken
7 mi
00h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 3:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 mph E
Destination
63°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 3:00 PM EDT
Wind
6 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Garfield and Hoboken.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Garfield and Hoboken.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    47 m · 15 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left

    123 m · 31 sec

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Outwater Lane

    1937 ft · 55 sec · Outwater Lane

  4. 4

    Continue on Ackerman Avenue

    770 ft · 31 sec · Ackerman Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn left

    61 m · 6 sec

  6. 6

    Continue on NJ 21 South: Newark

    1553 ft · 38 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    3.5 mi · 4 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 3: Clifton, Lincoln Tunnel

    112 m · 9 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on NJ 3 East: Lincoln Tunnel

    1.1 km · 1 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on NJ 3 East

    1138 ft · 28 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    5.4 mi · 6 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 495 East: Lincoln Tunnel, Kennedy Boulevard

    1343 ft · 34 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight right

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward Weehawken, Hoboken, Ferries to New York City

    568 ft · 16 sec

  15. 15

    Continue on South Marginal Highway

    645 ft · 11 sec · South Marginal Highway

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Boulevard East

    2845 ft · 1 min · Boulevard East

  17. 17

    Continue on Park Avenue

    2901 ft · 2 min · Park Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn left onto 14th Street

    82 m · 16 sec · 14th Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Garden Street

    1.1 km · 3 min · Garden Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto 6th Street

    133 m · 21 sec · 6th Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 6th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Garfield and Hoboken.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
21 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
148.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
NJ 3 East
6.24 mi · 44%
NJ 21 South
3.82 mi · 27%
NJ 495 East
1.35 mi · 10%
Garden Street
0.69 mi · 5%
Park Avenue
0.55 mi · 4%
Boulevard East
0.54 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

NJ 3 East

Merge slight left

5.36 mi · 00h 06m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 30m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.7 mi
10.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rutherford
00h 15m from Garfield
Leave By
7:28 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Garfield and Sunny near Hoboken.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Garfield to Hoboken?

The road trip is about 14.1 miles (22.7 km) and usually takes 00h 30m 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?

Rutherford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.1 miles from Garfield and 7 miles from Hoboken.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 10.4 miles (16.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.7 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 7:28 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.15 one way or $4.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Garfield and Sunny near Hoboken.

Stop Ideas Near Rutherford

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Rutherford and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Parking Lot
Scenic stop 6.9 mi away

City Hall Parking Lot

Jersey City , NJ
280 Grove St, Jersey City, NJ 07302
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews Parking lot
#Artlook New York City Hall Wedding Photographer
Practical stop 8.1 mi away

#Artlook New York City Hall Wedding Photographer

New York , NY
141 Worth St, New York, NY 10013
Rating 5.0/5 13 reviews Photographer,Photography service,Photography studio,Wedding photographer
City Hall Personnel Office
Meeting point 6.9 mi away

City Hall Personnel Office

Newark , NJ
920 Broad St, Newark, NJ 07102
Rating 5.0/5 5 reviews City government office
Diamond City Hall Photography
Nearby stop 8.1 mi away

Diamond City Hall Photography

New York , NY
141 Worth St, New York, NY 10013
Rating 5.0/5 53 reviews Wedding photographer

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Rutherford.

RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

11 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

13 mi away
8th Ave 31st Street / 8th Ave 33rd Street
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

15 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Yonkers station

21 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Garfield and Hoboken. Straight-line distance: 10.4 mi (16.73 km).

Garfield

#1 Garfield

City in Bergen County, New Jersey

Population31,641
Coordinates40.8814900, -74.1132000
Altitude9
CountryUnited States
Hoboken

#2 Hoboken

A city in Hudson County, New Jersey.

Population53,081
Coordinates40.7439900, -74.0323600
Altitude2
CountryUnited States
Start: (-74.113161, 40.881502)
End: 6th Street (-74.032338, 40.744058)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 23 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.5 gal
1.88 L · about $2.15
Round trip
$4.30
1 gal · 3.76 L
Estimated CO2
4.4 kg one way
Round trip: 8.9 kg / 20 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.30 $2.15 $4.30
Mid-grade $4.88 $2.44 $4.88
Premium $5.18 $2.59 $5.18
Diesel $6.32 $3.16 $6.32

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in New Jersey · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Garfield and Hoboken. The current time is 17:45:22.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.