How far is Hoboken, NJ from Cedar Grove, NJ?

The driving distance from Hoboken, NJ to Cedar Grove, NJ is about 139.8 miles (225 km), with a travel time of about 02h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 115.9 miles (186.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 43m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
139.81 mi
02h 51m
Flight
115.97 mi
186.64 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
115.97 mi
Kilometers
186.64 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
139.81 mi
Kilometers
225.01 km
Drive Time
02h 51m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cedar Grove
Fri, Apr 17, 12:39 PM EDT
Return by in Hoboken
Fri, Apr 17, 3:31 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hoboken
2026-04-17T09:47
Arrive Cedar Grove
Fri, Apr 17, 12:39 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:52 AM to 12:52 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:46 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Maple Shade
NJ

Township in Burlington County, New Jersey

From Hoboken
69.9 mi
01h 25m
To Cedar Grove
69.9 mi
01h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Friday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph W
Destination
78°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hoboken and Cedar Grove.

  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

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

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South, NJTP South: Trenton

    1 km · 2 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    3183 ft · 49 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike

    11.9 mi · 15 min · New Jersey Turnpike

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward GSP, US 9: Garden State Parkway, Woodbridge

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Exit to GSP and US Route 9

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on GSP South, US 9, NJ 440: Garden State Parkway, Woodbridge, Perth Amboy

    1372 ft · 33 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on GSP Southbound entrance

    2594 ft · 1 min · GSP Southbound entrance

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

    3 mi · 4 min · Garden State Parkway

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on Garden State Parkway

    1.2 km · 49 sec · Garden State Parkway

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on Garden State Parkway

    107.7 mi · 2 hr 5 min · Garden State Parkway

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward Sea Isle City, Dennis Township

    1212 ft · 30 sec · GSP SB Exit 17

  20. 20

    Keep slight left

    64 m · 10 sec

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Sea Isle Boulevard

    1568 ft · 35 sec · Sea Isle Boulevard

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Shore Road

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Shore Road

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Trooper Bertram T. Zimmerman III Memorial Highway

    1026 ft · 18 sec · Trooper Bertram T. Zimmerman III Memorial Highway

  24. 24

    Turn slight right onto Kings Highway

    1.1 km · 2 min · Kings Highway

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Kings Highway

Car Route Details

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

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
25 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Garden State Parkway
111 mi · 80%
New Jersey Turnpike
11.9 mi · 9%
New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension
7.94 mi · 6%
Shore Road
2.33 mi · 2%
I 95 South
1.23 mi · 1%
Exit to GSP and US Route 9
0.69 mi
Longest Stretch

Garden State Parkway

Keep slight right to continue on Garden State Parkway

108 mi · 02h 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
02h 51m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.9 mi
115.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Maple Shade
01h 25m from Hoboken
Leave By
12:46 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Hoboken and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Cedar Grove.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Hoboken to Cedar Grove?

The road trip is about 139.8 miles (225 km) and usually takes 02h 51m 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?

Maple Shade is a useful midpoint, sitting about 69.9 miles from Hoboken and 69.9 miles from Cedar Grove.

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

The direct path is about 115.9 miles (186.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:46 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.14 one way or $40.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Hoboken and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Cedar Grove.

Stop Ideas Near Maple Shade

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Maple Shade, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Maple Shade.

RAIL

Princeton Junction station

52 mi away
2 Wallace Road
RAIL

Trenton Transit Center

54 mi away
72 South Clinton Avenue
RAIL

New Brunswick station

61 mi away
French and Albany Streets
OTHER

Egg Harbor City, New Jersey

63 mi away
South Philadelphia Ave & Atlantic Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hoboken and Cedar Grove. Straight-line distance: 115.97 mi (186.64 km).

Hoboken

#1 Hoboken

A city in Hudson County, New Jersey.

Population53,081
Coordinates40.7439900, -74.0323600
Altitude2
CountryUnited States
Cedar Grove

#2 Cedar Grove

Township in Essex County, New Jersey

Population12,796
Coordinates39.1626100, -74.7665500
Altitude7
CountryUnited States
Start: Hoboken (-74.03236, 40.74399)
End: Cedar Grove (-74.76655, 39.16261)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 225 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 59m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 44m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.93 gal
18.68 L · about $20.14
Round trip
$40.29
9.86 gal · 37.36 L
Estimated CO2
43.8 kg one way
Round trip: 87.6 kg / 193 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $20.14 $40.29
Mid-grade $4.60 $22.67 $45.35
Premium $4.95 $24.42 $48.85
Diesel $5.98 $29.48 $58.96

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Hoboken and Cedar Grove. The current time is 09:47:07.

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.