How far is Hoboken, NJ from Avenel, NJ?

The driving distance from Hoboken, NJ to Avenel, NJ is about 21.6 miles (34.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 17.4 miles (28 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 06m 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
21.54 mi
00h 33m
Flight
17.42 mi
28.03 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
17.42 mi
Kilometers
28.03 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
21.54 mi
Kilometers
34.67 km
Drive Time
00h 33m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Avenel
Thu, Apr 23, 5:26 AM EDT
Return by in Hoboken
Thu, Apr 23, 5:59 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hoboken
2026-04-23T04:53
Arrive Avenel
Thu, Apr 23, 5:26 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:33 AM to 7:33 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:24 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Hoboken
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Newark
NJ

The most populous city in New Jersey and the center of the Newark metropolitan area.

From Hoboken
10.7 mi
00h 16m
To Avenel
10.7 mi
00h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph NW
Destination
72°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 6th Street

    30 m · 12 sec · 6th Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Willow Avenue

    2458 ft · 2 min · Willow Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Newark Street

    1159 ft · 51 sec · Newark Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Observer Highway

    533 ft · 32 sec · Observer Highway

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Monroe Street

    74 m · 14 sec · Monroe Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Newark Street

    874 ft · 33 sec · Newark Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Jersey Avenue

    1494 ft · 43 sec · Jersey Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn right onto 14th Street Viaduct

    125 m · 5 sec · 14th Street Viaduct

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension

    8.1 mi · 9 min · New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension

    71 m · 3 sec · New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension

  11. 11

    Continue on Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway Tolls

    115 m · 5 sec · Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway Tolls

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

    2169 ft · 27 sec · Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight left toward US 1-9 South: Newark, Economy Parking, North Area

    753 ft · 19 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on US 1-9 South, NJ 21, US 22: Newark

    2591 ft · 1 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on Executive Drive

    140 m · 11 sec · Executive Drive

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    2990 ft · 50 sec

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    4.3 mi · 6 min

  18. 18

    Continue on Carlton Street

    1183 ft · 19 sec · Carlton Street

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    3.5 mi · 7 min

  20. 20

    Continue straight

    1387 ft · 28 sec

  21. 21

    Continue straight

    1.9 mi · 3 min

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Avenel Street

    22 m · 2 sec · Avenel Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Avenel Street

Car Route Details

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

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
23 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
107 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension
8.14 mi · 38%
Carlton Street
5.96 mi · 28%
Executive Drive
4.93 mi · 23%
US 1-9 South
0.63 mi · 3%
Willow Avenue
0.47 mi · 2%
Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
0.41 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension

Keep slight right to continue on New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension

8.1 mi · 00h 09m

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 33m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.2 mi
17.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Newark
00h 16m from Hoboken
Leave By
7:24 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Hoboken and Sunny near Avenel.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 21.6 miles (34.7 km) and usually takes 00h 33m 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?

Newark is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.7 miles from Hoboken and 10.7 miles from Avenel.

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

The direct path is about 17.4 miles (28 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.2 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 7:24 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.11 one way or $6.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Newark

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 Newark and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Parking Lot
Scenic stop 7.1 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 9.2 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 1.6 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 9.2 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 Newark.

RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

1 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

4 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

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

Metropark station

23 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hoboken and Avenel. Straight-line distance: 17.42 mi (28.03 km).

Hoboken

#1 Hoboken

A city in Hudson County, New Jersey.

Population53,081
Coordinates40.7439900, -74.0323600
Altitude2
CountryUnited States
Avenel

#2 Avenel

Town in New Jersey, United States

Population17,011
Coordinates40.5803800, -74.2851500
Altitude26
CountryUnited States
Start: Hoboken (-74.03236, 40.74399)
End: Avenel (-74.28515, 40.58038)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 35 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 43m
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 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.76 gal
2.88 L · about $3.11
Round trip
$6.21
1.52 gal · 5.76 L
Estimated CO2
6.8 kg one way
Round trip: 13.5 kg / 30 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $3.11 $6.21
Mid-grade $4.60 $3.50 $6.99
Premium $4.95 $3.77 $7.53
Diesel $5.98 $4.54 $9.09

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Hoboken and Avenel. The current time is 04:53:20.

Distance to Other Cities

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