How far is Hoboken, NJ from Montgomery, NJ?

The driving distance from Hoboken, NJ to Montgomery, NJ is about 55.6 miles (89.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 42.1 miles (67.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 33m 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
55.63 mi
01h 16m
Flight
42.05 mi
67.68 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
42.05 mi
Kilometers
67.68 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
55.63 mi
Kilometers
89.52 km
Drive Time
01h 16m

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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 01h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Montgomery
Thu, Oct 15, 3:59 PM EDT
Return by in Hoboken
Thu, Oct 15, 5:16 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hoboken
2026-10-15T14:43
Arrive Montgomery
Thu, Oct 15, 3:59 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:17 AM to 11:17 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:56 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
Watchung
NJ

Borough in Somerset County, New Jersey, United States

From Hoboken
27.8 mi
00h 38m
To Montgomery
27.9 mi
00h 38m

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
64°F
This Afternoon

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 1:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hoboken and Montgomery.

  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

    17.8 mi · 21 min · Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward I 287: Morristown, Somerville

    2521 ft · 43 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on I 287 South, US 202 South, US 206 South: Somerville

    1 mi · 1 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight right

    2.3 mi · 3 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight left toward US 202 South, US 206 South: Somerville, Flemington

    1 km · 43 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    1 mi · 2 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit straight toward US 206 South, NJ 28: Somerville, Princeton

    1277 ft · 37 sec

  21. 21

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Somerville Circle

    525 ft · 7 sec

  22. 22

    Exit the rotary

    5 mi · 8 min

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward US 206 South

    754 ft · 21 sec

  24. 24

    Turn right

    1.2 km · 1 min

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Amwell Road

    5.7 mi · 10 min · Amwell Road

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Long Hill Road

    1.2 km · 2 min · Long Hill Road

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Wertsville Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · Wertsville Road

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Montgomery Road

    16 m · 2 sec · Montgomery Road

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Montgomery Road

Car Route Details

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

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
29 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
52.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
26.9 mi · 48%
New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension
8.14 mi · 15%
Amwell Road
5.68 mi · 10%
Somerville Circle
5.09 mi · 9%
I 287 South
3.35 mi · 6%
US 202 South
1.64 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

Merge slight left onto Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

17.8 mi · 00h 21m

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
01h 16m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.5 mi
42.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Watchung
00h 38m from Hoboken
Leave By
3:56 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Hoboken and Mostly Sunny near Montgomery.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Hoboken to Montgomery?

The road trip is about 55.6 miles (89.5 km) and usually takes 01h 16m 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?

Watchung is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.8 miles from Hoboken and 27.9 miles from Montgomery.

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

The direct path is about 42.1 miles (67.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.5 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 3:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.42 one way or $16.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Hoboken and Mostly Sunny near Montgomery.

Stop Ideas Near Watchung

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 Watchung and the surrounding midpoint area.
West Orange Town Hall
Scenic stop 14.8 mi away

West Orange Town Hall

West Orange , NJ
66 Main St, West Orange, NJ 07052
Rating 4.1/5 16 reviews Park
City of Elizabeth
Meeting point 13.4 mi away

City of Elizabeth

Elizabeth , NJ
50 Winfield Scott Plaza, Elizabeth, NJ 07201
Rating 4.5/5 65 reviews City Hall
Linden City Hall
Nearby stop 11.2 mi away

Linden City Hall

Linden , NJ
301 N Wood Ave, Linden, NJ 07036
Rating 3.6/5 7 reviews Police department

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Metropark station

13 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

New Brunswick station

16 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

23 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

26 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hoboken and Montgomery. Straight-line distance: 42.05 mi (67.68 km).

Hoboken

#1 Hoboken

A city in Hudson County, New Jersey.

Population53,081
Coordinates40.7439900, -74.0323600
Altitude2
CountryUnited States
Montgomery

#2 Montgomery

Township in Somerset County, New Jersey

Population23,094
Coordinates40.4784400, -74.7537700
Altitude38
CountryUnited States
Start: Hoboken (-74.03236, 40.74399)
End: Montgomery (-74.75377, 40.47844)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 90 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.96 gal
7.43 L · about $8.42
Round trip
$16.84
3.92 gal · 14.86 L
Estimated CO2
17.4 kg one way
Round trip: 34.8 kg / 77 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.30 $8.42 $16.84
Mid-grade $4.88 $9.56 $19.13
Premium $5.18 $10.14 $20.29
Diesel $6.32 $12.38 $24.76

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 Montgomery. The current time is 14:43:20.

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.