How far is Hoboken, NJ from Bound Brook, NJ?

The driving distance from Hoboken, NJ to Bound Brook, NJ is about 36.9 miles (59.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 29.1 miles (46.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 44m 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
36.89 mi
00h 52m
Flight
29.17 mi
46.95 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
29.17 mi
Kilometers
46.95 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
36.89 mi
Kilometers
59.37 km
Drive Time
00h 52m

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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 00h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bound Brook
Thu, Apr 30, 7:56 PM EDT
Return by in Hoboken
Thu, Apr 30, 8:48 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hoboken
2026-04-30T19:03
Arrive Bound Brook
Thu, Apr 30, 7:56 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:52 AM to 10:52 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:46 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hoboken
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
Maplewood
NJ

Township in Essex County, New Jersey, United States

From Hoboken
18.4 mi
00h 26m
To Bound Brook
18.5 mi
00h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Thursday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 14 mph N
Destination
64°F
Thursday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hoboken and Bound Brook.

  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

    9.1 mi · 11 min · Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 78 West: Clinton

    885 ft · 12 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

    8.1 mi · 9 min · Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 531: The Plainfields, Gillette, Watchung

    1007 ft · 25 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on CR 531 South: The Plainfields, Watchung

    38 m · 3 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Hillcrest Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Hillcrest Road

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Valley Road

    785 ft · 18 sec · Valley Road

  19. 19

    Keep slight left

    86 m · 6 sec

  20. 20

    Turn slight right onto Somerset Street

    1 mi · 3 min · Somerset Street

  21. 21

    Take the ramp slight right

    31 m · 6 sec

  22. 22

    Turn right

    5.7 mi · 8 min

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 527: V A Hospital, Bound Brook

    767 ft · 21 sec

  24. 24

    Turn sharp right onto North Mountain Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · North Mountain Avenue

  25. 25

    Turn right onto East Union Avenue

    2298 ft · 49 sec · East Union Avenue

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Livingston Street

    142 m · 27 sec · Livingston Street

  27. 27

    Turn left onto West Maple Avenue

    15 m · 2 sec · West Maple Avenue

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Maple Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
75.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
17.2 mi · 47%
New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension
8.14 mi · 22%
Hillcrest Road
1.07 mi · 3%
Somerset Street
1.03 mi · 3%
North Mountain Avenue
0.96 mi · 3%
Willow Avenue
0.47 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

Keep slight right to continue on Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

9.14 mi · 00h 11m

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
00h 52m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.8 mi
29.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Maplewood
00h 26m from Hoboken
Leave By
4:46 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Hoboken and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Bound Brook.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Hoboken to Bound Brook?

The road trip is about 36.9 miles (59.4 km) and usually takes 00h 52m 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?

Maplewood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.4 miles from Hoboken and 18.5 miles from Bound Brook.

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

The direct path is about 29.1 miles (46.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.8 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 4:46 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.31 one way or $10.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Hoboken and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Bound Brook.

Stop Ideas Near Maplewood

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 Maplewood and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Parking Lot
Scenic stop 14.2 mi away

City Hall Parking Lot

Jersey City , NJ
280 Grove St, Jersey City, NJ 07302
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews Parking lot
City of Elizabeth
Meeting point 6.4 mi away

City of Elizabeth

Elizabeth , NJ
50 Winfield Scott Plaza, Elizabeth, NJ 07201
Rating 4.5/5 65 reviews City Hall
Clifton Recycle in City Hall
Nearby stop 13.3 mi away

Clifton Recycle in City Hall

Clifton , NJ
Recycle Drive, Clifton, NJ 07013
Rating 4.6/5 44 reviews Recycling drop-off location

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

8 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

9 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

Metropark station

19 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

24 mi away
8th Ave 31st Street / 8th Ave 33rd Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hoboken and Bound Brook. Straight-line distance: 29.17 mi (46.95 km).

Hoboken

#1 Hoboken

A city in Hudson County, New Jersey.

Population53,081
Coordinates40.7439900, -74.0323600
Altitude2
CountryUnited States
Bound Brook

#2 Bound Brook

Borough in Somerset County, New Jersey

Population10,159
Coordinates40.5684400, -74.5384900
Altitude14
CountryUnited States
Start: Hoboken (-74.03236, 40.74399)
End: Bound Brook (-74.53849, 40.56844)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 59 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.3 gal
4.93 L · about $5.31
Round trip
$10.62
2.6 gal · 9.86 L
Estimated CO2
11.6 kg one way
Round trip: 23.1 kg / 51 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $5.31 $10.62
Mid-grade $4.60 $5.98 $11.96
Premium $4.95 $6.44 $12.88
Diesel $5.98 $7.77 $15.55

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Hoboken and Bound Brook. The current time is 19:03:42.

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.