How far is Hackensack, NJ from Hoboken, NJ?
The driving distance from Hackensack, NJ to Hoboken, NJ is about 12.2 miles (19.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 9.8 miles (15.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 57m 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 28m.
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.
Township in Hudson County, New Jersey
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hackensack and Hoboken.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hackensack and Hoboken.
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Start on the route
13 m · 8 sec
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Turn left onto State Street
1539 ft · 48 sec · State Street
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Turn left onto Atlantic Street
1196 ft · 36 sec · Atlantic Street
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Turn right onto River Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · River Street
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Continue on Bergen Turnpike
1390 ft · 27 sec · Bergen Turnpike
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Turn left onto Winant Avenue
1.2 km · 2 min · Winant Avenue
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Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South, NJTP South: NJ Turnpike, Teaneck Road
93 m · 7 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 95 South: NJ Turnpike, South Only
1.1 km · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on NJTP South: Lincoln Tunnel
1666 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike Eastern Spur
3.3 mi · 4 min · New Jersey Turnpike Eastern Spur
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Take the exit slight right toward NJ 3, NJ 495 East: Lincoln Tunnel
1.2 km · 1 min
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Continue straight
546 ft · 13 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on NJ 495 East: Linkoln Tunnel, New York City
2132 ft · 52 sec
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Continue straight
1.3 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Weehawken, Hoboken, Ferries to New York City
568 ft · 16 sec
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Continue on South Marginal Highway
645 ft · 11 sec · South Marginal Highway
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Turn right onto Boulevard East
2845 ft · 1 min · Boulevard East
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Continue on Park Avenue
2901 ft · 2 min · Park Avenue
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Turn left onto 14th Street
82 m · 16 sec · 14th Street
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Turn right onto Garden Street
1.1 km · 3 min · Garden Street
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Turn right onto 6th Street
133 m · 21 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 Hackensack 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 Eastern Spur
Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike Eastern Spur
3.25 mi · 00h 04m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Hackensack and Sunny near Hoboken.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hackensack to Hoboken?
The road trip is about 12.2 miles (19.7 km) and usually takes 00h 28m 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?
North Bergen is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.2 miles from Hackensack and 6.2 miles from Hoboken.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 9.8 miles (15.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.4 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 7:32 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.85 one way or $3.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Hackensack and Sunny near Hoboken.
Stop Ideas Near North Bergen
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 North Bergen.
Pennsylvania Station
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Newark Liberty International Airport
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hackensack and Hoboken. Straight-line distance: 9.82 mi (15.81 km).
#1 Hackensack
The county seat of Bergen County, New Jersey.
| Population | 43,981 |
| Coordinates | 40.8859300, -74.0434700 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| 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: 20 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 09m |
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 | $1.85 | $3.69 |
| Mid-grade | $4.88 | $2.10 | $4.20 |
| Premium | $5.18 | $2.23 | $4.45 |
| Diesel | $6.32 | $2.72 | $5.43 |
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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