How far is Hoboken, NJ from Fair Lawn, NJ?

The driving distance from Hoboken, NJ to Fair Lawn, NJ is about 18.1 miles (29.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 14.5 miles (23.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 00m 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
18.14 mi
00h 30m
Flight
14.53 mi
23.39 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
14.53 mi
Kilometers
23.39 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
18.14 mi
Kilometers
29.2 km
Drive Time
00h 30m

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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 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fair Lawn
Thu, Oct 15, 3:13 PM EDT
Return by in Hoboken
Thu, Oct 15, 3:43 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hoboken
2026-10-15T14:42
Arrive Fair Lawn
Thu, Oct 15, 3:13 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:30 AM to 7:30 PM EDT

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

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

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
Lyndhurst
NJ

Township of New Jersey

From Hoboken
9.1 mi
00h 15m
To Fair Lawn
9.1 mi
00h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph NE
Destination
67°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hoboken and Fair Lawn.

  1. 1

    Start on 6th Street

    110 m · 22 sec · 6th Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Clinton Street

    2851 ft · 2 min · Clinton Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto 12th Street

    83 m · 19 sec · 12th Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Willow Avenue

    1.2 km · 3 min · Willow Avenue

  5. 5

    Take the ramp right toward Lincoln Tunnel

    1070 ft · 30 sec

  6. 6

    Turn right

    22 m · 10 sec

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Boulevard East

    1508 ft · 37 sec · Boulevard East

  8. 8

    Turn left onto North Marginal Highway

    899 ft · 17 sec · North Marginal Highway

  9. 9

    Take the ramp straight toward NJ 495 West

    610 ft · 15 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    1.6 km · 1 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 3 West: Secaucus

    1534 ft · 30 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on NJ 3 West: Clifton

    138 m · 7 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    5 mi · 6 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 21: Paterson, Newark

    2212 ft · 54 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on NJ 21 North, NJ 21 South

    590 ft · 14 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on NJ 21 North: Paterson

    2119 ft · 52 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    4.7 mi · 5 min

  18. 18

    Merge slight right

    1233 ft · 15 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on McLean Boulevard

    2284 ft · 28 sec · McLean Boulevard

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward I 80: Elmwood Park, Paterson

    1009 ft · 25 sec

  21. 21

    Keep slight left to continue on Market Street, Paterson, Elmwood Park

    147 m · 12 sec

  22. 22

    Keep slight right to continue on Market Street, Elmwood Park

    69 m · 5 sec

  23. 23

    Continue straight

    141 m · 14 sec

  24. 24

    Turn left onto River Road

    1552 ft · 43 sec · River Road

  25. 25

    Continue on River Drive

    1.2 mi · 2 min · River Drive

  26. 26

    Continue on River Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · River Road

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Fair Lawn Avenue

    1017 ft · 26 sec · Fair Lawn Avenue

  28. 28

    Turn left onto 11th Street

    1466 ft · 1 min · 11th Street

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 11th Street

Car Route Details

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

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
29 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
160.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
NJ 21 North
5.42 mi · 30%
NJ 3 West
5.37 mi · 30%
River Road
1.25 mi · 7%
River Drive
1.2 mi · 7%
NJ 495 West
1.09 mi · 6%
Willow Avenue
0.76 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

NJ 3 West

Merge slight left

4.99 mi · 00h 06m

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 30m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.6 mi
14.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lyndhurst
00h 15m from Hoboken
Leave By
7:30 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Hoboken and Sunny near Fair Lawn.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Hoboken to Fair Lawn?

The road trip is about 18.1 miles (29.2 km) and usually takes 00h 30m 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?

Lyndhurst is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.1 miles from Hoboken and 9.1 miles from Fair Lawn.

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

The direct path is about 14.5 miles (23.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.6 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 7:30 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.75 one way or $5.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Hoboken and Sunny near Fair Lawn.

Stop Ideas Near Lyndhurst

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 Lyndhurst and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Parking Lot
Scenic stop 8.6 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 10 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 6.9 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 10 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 Lyndhurst.

RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

9 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

13 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

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

Yonkers station

23 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hoboken and Fair Lawn. Straight-line distance: 14.53 mi (23.39 km).

Hoboken

#1 Hoboken

A city in Hudson County, New Jersey.

Population53,081
Coordinates40.7439900, -74.0323600
Altitude2
CountryUnited States
Fair Lawn

#2 Fair Lawn

Borough in New Jersey

Population32,877
Coordinates40.9403800, -74.1318100
Altitude30
CountryUnited States
Start: Hoboken (-74.03236, 40.74399)
End: Fair Lawn (-74.13181, 40.94038)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 29 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.64 gal
2.42 L · about $2.75
Round trip
$5.50
1.28 gal · 4.84 L
Estimated CO2
5.7 kg one way
Round trip: 11.4 kg / 25 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.30 $2.75 $5.50
Mid-grade $4.88 $3.12 $6.25
Premium $5.18 $3.31 $6.62
Diesel $6.32 $4.04 $8.09

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Hoboken and Fair Lawn. The current time is 14:42:46.

Distance to Other Cities

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