How far is Hoboken, NJ from Middlesex, NJ?
The driving distance from Hoboken, NJ to Middlesex, NJ is about 35.9 miles (57.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 51m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 26.9 miles (43.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 42m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 00h 51m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Township in Essex County, New Jersey, United States
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 Middlesex.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hoboken and Middlesex.
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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 right to continue on New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension
8.1 mi · 9 min · New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension
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Keep slight right to continue on New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension
71 m · 3 sec · New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension
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Continue on Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway Tolls
115 m · 5 sec · Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway Tolls
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Keep slight right to continue on Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
9.1 mi · 11 min · Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 78 West: Clinton
885 ft · 12 sec
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Merge slight left onto Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
8.1 mi · 9 min · Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 531: The Plainfields, Gillette, Watchung
1007 ft · 25 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on CR 531 South: The Plainfields, Watchung
38 m · 3 sec
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Turn left onto Hillcrest Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Hillcrest Road
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Turn right onto Valley Road
785 ft · 18 sec · Valley Road
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Keep slight left
86 m · 6 sec
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Turn slight right onto Somerset Street
1 mi · 3 min · Somerset Street
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Take the ramp slight right
31 m · 6 sec
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Turn right
4.6 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right
547 ft · 21 sec
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Turn left onto King George Road
66 m · 8 sec · King George Road
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Continue on Sebrings Mills Road
119 m · 15 sec · Sebrings Mills Road
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Continue on Greenbrook Road
2794 ft · 2 min · Greenbrook Road
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Turn sharp left onto Bound Brook Road
1799 ft · 44 sec · Bound Brook Road
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Turn right onto Mountain Avenue
1.1 km · 1 min · Mountain Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Mountain Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hoboken and Middlesex.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
Sunny leaving Hoboken and Mostly Sunny near Middlesex.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hoboken to Middlesex?
The road trip is about 35.9 miles (57.7 km) and usually takes 00h 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?
Maplewood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.9 miles from Hoboken and 18 miles from Middlesex.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 26.9 miles (43.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 4:48 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.45 one way or $10.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Hoboken and Mostly Sunny near Middlesex.
Stop Ideas Near Maplewood
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall Parking Lot
City of Elizabeth
Clifton Recycle in City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Maplewood.
Newark Liberty International Airport
Pennsylvania Station
Metropark station
Pennsylvania Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hoboken and Middlesex. Straight-line distance: 26.87 mi (43.25 km).
#1 Hoboken
A city in Hudson County, New Jersey.
| Population | 53,081 |
| Coordinates | 40.7439900, -74.0323600 |
| Altitude | 2 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Middlesex
Borough in New Jersey, USA
| Population | 13,539 |
| Coordinates | 40.5726000, -74.4926500 |
| Altitude | 15 |
| Country | United States |
End: Middlesex (-74.49265, 40.5726)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 58 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 26m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.30 | $5.45 | $10.91 |
| Mid-grade | $4.88 | $6.20 | $12.39 |
| Premium | $5.18 | $6.57 | $13.14 |
| Diesel | $6.32 | $8.02 | $16.05 |
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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