How far is Glassboro, NJ from Hoboken, NJ?

The driving distance from Glassboro, NJ to Hoboken, NJ is about 104.2 miles (167.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 91.7 miles (147.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 59m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
104.19 mi
01h 59m
Flight
91.75 mi
147.65 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
91.75 mi
Kilometers
147.65 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
104.19 mi
Kilometers
167.68 km
Drive Time
01h 59m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hoboken
Thu, Oct 15, 3:52 PM EDT
Return by in Glassboro
Thu, Oct 15, 5:52 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Glassboro
2026-10-15T13:52
Arrive Hoboken
Thu, Oct 15, 3:52 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:00 AM to 12:00 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:30 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Glassboro
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Shrewsbury
NJ

Borough of New Jersey

From Glassboro
50.1 mi
00h 59m
To Hoboken
54.1 mi
00h 59m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph E
Destination
66°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Main Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · North Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right

    77 m · 22 sec

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Delsea Drive

    4.9 mi · 8 min · Delsea Drive

  4. 4

    Continue on Hurffville Road

    3.8 mi · 6 min · Hurffville Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Clements Bridge Road

    1760 ft · 45 sec · Clements Bridge Road

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on West Clements Bridge Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · West Clements Bridge Road

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Black Horse Pike

    1.3 km · 2 min · Black Horse Pike

  8. 8

    Take the ramp straight toward NJTP Toll: New Jersey Turnpike

    1378 ft · 33 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on NJTP North: New York

    2915 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike

    23.1 mi · 27 min · New Jersey Turnpike

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on New Jersey Turnpike

    54.9 mi · 1 hr 5 min · New Jersey Turnpike

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 78, US 1, US 9: Newark Airport, Holland Tunnel

    578 ft · 9 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 78 East: Bayonne, Jersey City, Holland Tunnel

    1.3 km · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension

    5.1 mi · 8 min · New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension

  15. 15

    Continue on New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension

    2.3 mi · 3 min · New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Jersey Avenue

    2636 ft · 1 min · Jersey Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Jackson Street

    114 m · 20 sec · Jackson Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Observer Highway

    798 ft · 40 sec · Observer Highway

  19. 19

    Continue on Newark Street

    893 ft · 45 sec · Newark Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Clinton Street

    2097 ft · 2 min · Clinton Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto 5th Street

    526 ft · 30 sec · 5th Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Park Avenue

    144 m · 25 sec · Park Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn left onto 6th Street

    51 m · 7 sec · 6th Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 6th Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
24 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New Jersey Turnpike
78 mi · 75%
New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension
7.46 mi · 7%
Delsea Drive
4.93 mi · 5%
Hurffville Road
3.83 mi · 4%
Black Horse Pike
0.79 mi · 1%
West Clements Bridge Road
0.79 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

New Jersey Turnpike

Keep slight right to continue on New Jersey Turnpike

54.9 mi · 01h 05m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 59m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.5 mi
91.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Shrewsbury
00h 59m from Glassboro
Leave By
2:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Glassboro and Sunny near Hoboken.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 104.2 miles (167.7 km) and usually takes 01h 59m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Shrewsbury is a useful midpoint, sitting about 50.1 miles from Glassboro and 54.1 miles from Hoboken.

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

The direct path is about 91.7 miles (147.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:30 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.81 one way or $31.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Glassboro and Sunny near Hoboken.

Stop Ideas Near Shrewsbury

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 Shrewsbury and the surrounding midpoint area.
Old City Hall
Scenic stop 10.1 mi away

Old City Hall

Bordentown , NJ
11 Crosswicks St, Bordentown, NJ 08505
Rating 4.6/5 13 reviews Historical landmark
Trenton City Hall
Meeting point 10.9 mi away

Trenton City Hall

Trenton , NJ
319 E State St, Trenton, NJ 08608
Rating 3.8/5 67 reviews City Hall
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 10.9 mi away

Trenton Health & Human Services

Trenton , NJ
319 E State St #3rd, Trenton, NJ 08608
Public health department

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Princeton Junction station

17 mi away
2 Wallace Road
RAIL

Trenton Transit Center

20 mi away
72 South Clinton Avenue
RAIL

New Brunswick station

35 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Cornwells Heights

38 mi away
700 Station Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Glassboro and Hoboken. Straight-line distance: 91.75 mi (147.65 km).

Glassboro

#1 Glassboro

Borough in New Jersey, United States

Population20,386
Coordinates39.7028900, -75.1118400
Altitude44
CountryUnited States
Hoboken

#2 Hoboken

A city in Hudson County, New Jersey.

Population53,081
Coordinates40.7439900, -74.0323600
Altitude2
CountryUnited States
Start: North Main Street (-75.111918, 39.702899)
End: 6th Street (-74.032338, 40.744058)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 168 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.68 gal
13.92 L · about $15.81
Round trip
$31.61
7.36 gal · 27.84 L
Estimated CO2
32.7 kg one way
Round trip: 65.4 kg / 144 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.30 $15.81 $31.61
Mid-grade $4.88 $17.95 $35.91
Premium $5.18 $19.04 $38.09
Diesel $6.32 $23.25 $46.49

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 Glassboro and Hoboken. The current time is 13:52:33.

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.