How far is Hawthorne, NJ from Hoboken, NJ?
The driving distance from Hawthorne, NJ to Hoboken, NJ is about 21.4 miles (34.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 15.5 miles (25 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 16m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 38m.
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.
Borough in New Jersey, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hawthorne and Hoboken.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hawthorne and Hoboken.
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Start on Royal Avenue
23 m · 9 sec · Royal Avenue
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Turn left onto Diamond Bridge Avenue
2125 ft · 1 min · Diamond Bridge Avenue
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Turn right onto Lincoln Avenue
3178 ft · 1 min · Lincoln Avenue
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Continue on River Street
158 m · 9 sec · River Street
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Keep slight left to continue on River Street
48 m · 9 sec · River Street
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Turn left onto 2nd Avenue
1576 ft · 29 sec · 2nd Avenue
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Continue on McLean Boulevard
3 mi · 5 min · McLean Boulevard
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Continue on McLean Boulevard
1.3 km · 51 sec · McLean Boulevard
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Merge slight right
2119 ft · 26 sec
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Keep slight left
4.7 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NJ 3: Clifton, Lincoln Tunnel
112 m · 9 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on NJ 3 East: Lincoln Tunnel
1.1 km · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on NJ 3 East
1138 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left
5.4 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NJ 495 East: Lincoln Tunnel, Kennedy Boulevard
1343 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight right
1.1 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 Hawthorne 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.
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.
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 Hawthorne and Sunny near Hoboken.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hawthorne to Hoboken?
The road trip is about 21.4 miles (34.4 km) and usually takes 00h 38m 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 10 miles from Hawthorne and 11.3 miles from Hoboken.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 15.5 miles (25 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.9 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 7:14 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.22 one way or $6.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Hawthorne and Sunny near Hoboken.
Stop Ideas Near Rutherford
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 Rutherford.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hawthorne and Hoboken. Straight-line distance: 15.53 mi (25 km).
#1 Hawthorne
Hawthorne is a city in Passaic County, New Jersey
| Population | 18,667 |
| Coordinates | 40.9492600, -74.1537500 |
| Altitude | 25 |
| 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: 34 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.30 | $3.22 | $6.44 |
| Mid-grade | $4.88 | $3.66 | $7.32 |
| Premium | $5.18 | $3.88 | $7.76 |
| Diesel | $6.32 | $4.74 | $9.48 |
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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