How far is Gloucester City, NJ from Hoboken, NJ?

Fastest route

The distance between Gloucester City, New Jersey and Hoboken, New Jersey is approximately 92.1 miles (148.2 kilometers). The suggested route is via I-95 N, which is the fastest option considering current traffic conditions. Please follow the directions below for the detailed route.

Directions

  1. Start by heading southeast on E Brown St toward Francis St.
  2. Turn right onto Sparks Ave. Pass by Wawa (on the left in 0.2 mi).
  3. Turn left to merge onto I-76.
  4. Take I-295 N, NJ Turnpike, I-95 N, and I-78 E/New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension to Jersey Ave in Jersey City.
  5. Take exit 1B for I-295 toward NJTP/Trenton.
  6. Take exit 36A to merge onto NJ-73 S toward Berlin.
  7. Use the right lane to take the ramp to Turnpike Entrance (Toll road).
  8. Keep left at the fork, following signs for New York and merge onto NJ Turnpike (Toll road).
  9. Keep left at the fork to stay on NJ Turnpike, following signs for New Jersey Turnpike (Toll road).
  10. Continue onto I-95 N/NJ Turnpike (Toll road).
  11. Take exit 14-14A-14B-14C to merge onto I-78 E/New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension toward Holland Tunnel (Toll road).
  12. Continue on Jersey Ave. Take Clinton St to 6th St in Hoboken.
  13. Turn left onto Jersey Ave.
  14. Jersey Ave turns right and becomes Newark St.
  15. Turn left onto Jackson St.
  16. Turn right at the 1st cross street onto Observer Hwy.
  17. Turn left onto Clinton St.
  18. Turn left at the 1st cross street onto 6th St.

Tips & Suggestions

  • 🚗 Take I-95 N to avoid heavy traffic and reach your destination faster.
  • ⛽️ Make sure to refuel your vehicle before embarking on the journey.
  • 📱 Use a GPS navigation app or device to stay on track.
  • 🚧 Stay updated on current traffic conditions and consider alternative routes if necessary.
  • 🍽 Plan your meals or snacks along the way to avoid hunger during the trip.
Trip Tools

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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
92.53 mi
01h 45m
Flight
82.02 mi
132 km direct

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

Learn Distance

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
82.02 mi
Kilometers
132 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
92.53 mi
Kilometers
148.92 km
Drive Time
01h 45m

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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 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hoboken
Thu, Oct 15, 3:38 PM EDT
Return by in Gloucester City
Thu, Oct 15, 5:24 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Gloucester City
2026-10-15T13:52
Arrive Hoboken
Thu, Oct 15, 3:38 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:46 AM to 11:46 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:58 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Gloucester City
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
Hightstown
NJ

Borough in Mercer County, New Jersey

From Gloucester City
46.1 mi
00h 52m
To Hoboken
46.4 mi
00h 52m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NE
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 Gloucester City and Hoboken.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Gloucester City and Hoboken.

  1. 1

    Start on East Brown Street

    3 m · 6 sec · East Brown Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Kathryn Street

    119 m · 20 sec · Kathryn Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto South Johnson Boulevard

    559 ft · 15 sec · South Johnson Boulevard

  4. 4

    Continue on Klemm Avenue

    2615 ft · 1 min · Klemm Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Crescent Boulevard

    1135 ft · 15 sec · Crescent Boulevard

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight left toward I 76 East: Atlantic City, Trenton, Delaware Memorial Bridge

    1570 ft · 38 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto North-South Freeway

    1948 ft · 30 sec · North-South Freeway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 295 North: Trenton

    2892 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight right

    9.3 mi · 11 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 73 South: Berlin

    1717 ft · 42 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    1245 ft · 19 sec

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward NJTP: New Jersey Turnpike

    2639 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on NJTP North: New York

    2795 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike

    14.6 mi · 17 min · New Jersey Turnpike

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on New Jersey Turnpike

    54.9 mi · 1 hr 5 min · New Jersey Turnpike

  16. 16

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

    578 ft · 9 sec

  17. 17

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

    1.3 km · 1 min

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension

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

  19. 19

    Continue on New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension

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

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Jersey Avenue

    2636 ft · 1 min · Jersey Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Jackson Street

    114 m · 20 sec · Jackson Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Observer Highway

    798 ft · 40 sec · Observer Highway

  23. 23

    Continue on Newark Street

    893 ft · 45 sec · Newark Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Clinton Street

    2097 ft · 2 min · Clinton Street

  25. 25

    Turn right onto 5th Street

    526 ft · 30 sec · 5th Street

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Park Avenue

    144 m · 25 sec · Park Avenue

  27. 27

    Turn left onto 6th Street

    51 m · 7 sec · 6th Street

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 6th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Gloucester City 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
28 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
5 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
30.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New Jersey Turnpike
69.5 mi · 75%
I 295 North
9.83 mi · 11%
New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension
7.46 mi · 8%
I 78 East
0.78 mi · 1%
NJ 73 South
0.56 mi · 1%
NJTP North
0.53 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 45m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.5 mi
82 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hightstown
00h 52m from Gloucester City
Leave By
2:58 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Gloucester City and Sunny near Hoboken.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Gloucester City to Hoboken?

The road trip is about 92.5 miles (148.9 km) and usually takes 01h 45m 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?

Hightstown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 46.1 miles from Gloucester City and 46.4 miles from Hoboken.

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

The direct path is about 82 miles (132 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.5 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 2:58 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.04 one way or $28.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Gloucester City and Sunny near Hoboken.

Stop Ideas Near Hightstown

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 Hightstown and the surrounding midpoint area.
Old City Hall
Scenic stop 13.7 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 13.7 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 13.7 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 Hightstown.

RAIL

Princeton Junction station

10 mi away
2 Wallace Road
RAIL

Trenton Transit Center

20 mi away
72 South Clinton Avenue
RAIL

New Brunswick station

26 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Metropark station

37 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Gloucester City and Hoboken. Straight-line distance: 82.02 mi (132 km).

Gloucester City

#1 Gloucester City

City in Camden County, New Jersey, United States

Population11,219
Coordinates39.8917800, -75.1162900
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Hoboken

#2 Hoboken

A city in Hudson County, New Jersey.

Population53,081
Coordinates40.7439900, -74.0323600
Altitude2
CountryUnited States
Start: East Brown Street (-75.115724, 39.892117)
End: 6th Street (-74.032338, 40.744058)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 149 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.27 gal
12.36 L · about $14.04
Round trip
$28.09
6.54 gal · 24.72 L
Estimated CO2
29.1 kg one way
Round trip: 58.1 kg / 128 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.30 $14.04 $28.09
Mid-grade $4.88 $15.95 $31.91
Premium $5.18 $16.92 $33.84
Diesel $6.32 $20.66 $41.31

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 Gloucester City and Hoboken. The current time is 13:52:32.

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.