How far is Hoboken, NJ from New Milford, NJ?

The driving distance from Hoboken, NJ to New Milford, NJ is about 16.5 miles (26.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 13.2 miles (21.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 02m 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
16.48 mi
00h 31m
Flight
13.22 mi
21.28 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
13.22 mi
Kilometers
21.28 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
16.48 mi
Kilometers
26.52 km
Drive Time
00h 31m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in New Milford
Thu, Oct 15, 5:26 PM EDT
Return by in Hoboken
Thu, Oct 15, 5:57 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hoboken
2026-10-15T16:54
Arrive New Milford
Thu, Oct 15, 5:26 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:31 AM to 7:31 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:28 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
Moonachie
NJ

Borough in Bergen County, New Jersey

From Hoboken
8.2 mi
00h 15m
To New Milford
8.3 mi
00h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 3:00 PM EDT
Wind
6 mph SE
Destination
64°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 2:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hoboken and New Milford.

  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

    2.1 mi · 3 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 120 North: East Rutherford

    952 ft · 23 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on Larry Doby Highway

    3168 ft · 55 sec · Larry Doby Highway

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on Washington Avenue

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Washington Avenue

  17. 17

    Continue on Moonachie Road

    1.4 km · 1 min · Moonachie Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Liberty Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Liberty Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Moonachie Road

    2054 ft · 44 sec · Moonachie Road

  20. 20

    Turn left onto South River Street

    2.3 mi · 4 min · South River Street

  21. 21

    Continue on Hackensack Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Hackensack Avenue

  22. 22

    Continue on New Bridge Road

    2669 ft · 45 sec · New Bridge Road

  23. 23

    Continue on Roemer Avenue

    526 ft · 14 sec · Roemer Avenue

  24. 24

    Continue on Roemer Avenue

    597 ft · 22 sec · Roemer Avenue

  25. 25

    Turn right onto River Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · River Road

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Cedar Road

    1106 ft · 51 sec · Cedar Road

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Plympton Street

    82 m · 12 sec · Plympton Street

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Plympton Street

Car Route Details

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

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
28 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
169.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
NJ 3 West
2.51 mi · 15%
South River Street
2.35 mi · 14%
Washington Avenue
1.57 mi · 10%
River Road
1.51 mi · 9%
Moonachie Road
1.27 mi · 8%
Hackensack Avenue
1.22 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

South River Street

Turn left onto South River Street

2.35 mi · 00h 04m

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 31m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.3 mi
13.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Moonachie
00h 15m from Hoboken
Leave By
7:28 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Hoboken and Sunny near New Milford.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Hoboken to New Milford?

The road trip is about 16.5 miles (26.5 km) and usually takes 00h 31m 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?

Moonachie is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.2 miles from Hoboken and 8.3 miles from New Milford.

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

The direct path is about 13.2 miles (21.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.3 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 7:28 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.49 one way or $4.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Hoboken and Sunny near New Milford.

Stop Ideas Near Moonachie

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 Moonachie and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Parking Lot
Scenic stop 8.2 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 8.8 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 9.6 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 8.8 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 Moonachie.

RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

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

Pennsylvania Station

16 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

Yonkers station

16 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

19 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hoboken and New Milford. Straight-line distance: 13.22 mi (21.28 km).

Hoboken

#1 Hoboken

A city in Hudson County, New Jersey.

Population53,081
Coordinates40.7439900, -74.0323600
Altitude2
CountryUnited States
New Milford

#2 New Milford

Borough in New Jersey

Population16,321
Coordinates40.9351000, -74.0190300
Altitude9
CountryUnited States
Start: Hoboken (-74.03236, 40.74399)
End: New Milford (-74.01903, 40.9351)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 27 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.58 gal
2.2 L · about $2.49
Round trip
$4.98
1.16 gal · 4.4 L
Estimated CO2
5.2 kg one way
Round trip: 10.3 kg / 23 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.30 $2.49 $4.98
Mid-grade $4.88 $2.83 $5.66
Premium $5.18 $3.00 $6.00
Diesel $6.32 $3.66 $7.33

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 New Milford. The current time is 16:54:40.

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.