How far is Hoboken, NJ from East Hanover, NJ?
The driving distance from Hoboken, NJ to East Hanover, NJ is about 22.9 miles (36.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 18.1 miles (29.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 19m 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 00h 39m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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.
The most populous city in Essex County, New Jersey.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hoboken and East Hanover.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hoboken and East Hanover.
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Start on 6th Street
30 m · 12 sec · 6th Street
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Turn left onto Willow Avenue
2458 ft · 2 min · Willow Avenue
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Turn right onto Newark Street
1159 ft · 51 sec · Newark Street
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Continue on Observer Highway
533 ft · 32 sec · Observer Highway
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Turn left onto Monroe Street
74 m · 14 sec · Monroe Street
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Turn right onto Newark Street
874 ft · 33 sec · Newark Street
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Continue on Jersey Avenue
1494 ft · 43 sec · Jersey Avenue
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Turn right onto 14th Street Viaduct
125 m · 5 sec · 14th Street Viaduct
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Keep slight left to continue on 14th Street Viaduct
1674 ft · 25 sec · 14th Street Viaduct
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Continue on NJ 139 Lower Level
1.2 km · 1 min · NJ 139 Lower Level
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Continue on Pulaski Skyway
554 ft · 10 sec · Pulaski Skyway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 1-9 Truck: Newark
2486 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto US 1-9 Truck
1969 ft · 34 sec · US 1-9 Truck
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Continue straight
1.3 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Newark-Jersey City Turnpike
1.3 mi · 3 min · Newark-Jersey City Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 280 West
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight right onto Essex Freeway
12.5 mi · 17 min · Essex Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Eisenhower Parkway South
1107 ft · 28 sec
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Continue on Eisenhower Parkway
2213 ft · 41 sec · Eisenhower Parkway
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Turn right onto Eagle Rock Avenue
1.3 mi · 2 min · Eagle Rock Avenue
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Turn left onto Ridgedale Avenue
1.5 mi · 3 min · Ridgedale Avenue
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Turn left onto Deforest Avenue
529 ft · 15 sec · Deforest Avenue
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Turn left
107 m · 31 sec
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Turn left
35 m · 8 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hoboken and East Hanover.
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.
Essex Freeway
Merge slight right onto Essex Freeway
12.5 mi · 00h 17m
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 Hoboken and Mostly Sunny near East Hanover.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hoboken to East Hanover?
The road trip is about 22.9 miles (36.9 km) and usually takes 00h 39m 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?
East Orange is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.4 miles from Hoboken and 11.5 miles from East Hanover.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 18.1 miles (29.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.8 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:10 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.48 one way or $6.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Hoboken and Mostly Sunny near East Hanover.
Stop Ideas Near East Orange
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 East Orange.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hoboken and East Hanover. Straight-line distance: 18.18 mi (29.25 km).
#1 Hoboken
A city in Hudson County, New Jersey.
| Population | 53,081 |
| Coordinates | 40.7439900, -74.0323600 |
| Altitude | 2 |
| Country | United States |
#2 East Hanover
Township of New Jersey
| Population | 10,868 |
| Coordinates | 40.8201000, -74.3648700 |
| Altitude | 70 |
| Country | United States |
End: East Hanover (-74.36487, 40.8201)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 37 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 17m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.30 | $3.48 | $6.96 |
| Mid-grade | $4.88 | $3.95 | $7.90 |
| Premium | $5.18 | $4.19 | $8.38 |
| Diesel | $6.32 | $5.12 | $10.23 |
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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