How far is Hoboken, NJ from Parsippany, NJ?

The driving distance from Hoboken, NJ to Parsippany, NJ is about 28.3 miles (45.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 22.1 miles (35.5 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
28.28 mi
00h 39m
Flight
22.04 mi
35.47 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
22.04 mi
Kilometers
35.47 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
28.28 mi
Kilometers
45.51 km
Drive Time
00h 39m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Parsippany
Thu, Apr 23, 7:32 AM EDT
Return by in Hoboken
Thu, Apr 23, 8:12 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hoboken
2026-04-23T06:52
Arrive Parsippany
Thu, Apr 23, 7:32 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:40 AM to 7:40 PM EDT

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

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

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
Little Falls
NJ

City in Morrison County, Minnesota

From Hoboken
14.1 mi
00h 19m
To Parsippany
14.2 mi
00h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph NW
Destination
72°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    10.2 mi · 12 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight right

    13.2 mi · 15 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight left

    1040 ft · 38 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Littleton Road

    2718 ft · 55 sec · Littleton Road

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Parsippany Road

    3201 ft · 1 min · Parsippany Road

  18. 18

    Turn left

    62 m · 15 sec

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
67.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
NJ 3 West
23.9 mi · 85%
NJ 495 West
1.09 mi · 4%
Willow Avenue
0.76 mi · 3%
Parsippany Road
0.61 mi · 2%
Clinton Street
0.54 mi · 2%
Littleton Road
0.52 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

NJ 3 West

Merge slight right

13.2 mi · 00h 15m

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 39m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.2 mi
22.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Little Falls
00h 19m from Hoboken
Leave By
7:10 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Hoboken and Mostly Sunny near Parsippany.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 28.3 miles (45.5 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?

Little Falls is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.1 miles from Hoboken and 14.2 miles from Parsippany.

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

The direct path is about 22.1 miles (35.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.2 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 $4.09 one way or $8.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Little Falls

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 Little Falls and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Parking Lot
Scenic stop 13.4 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 14.9 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 9.8 mi away

City Hall Personnel Office

Newark , NJ
920 Broad St, Newark, NJ 07102
Rating 5.0/5 5 reviews City government office
Market St at City Hall
Nearby stop 3.2 mi away

Market St at City Hall

Paterson , NJ
Paterson, NJ 07505
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews Bus stop

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Little Falls.

RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

15 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

18 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

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

Yonkers station

27 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hoboken and Parsippany. Straight-line distance: 22.04 mi (35.47 km).

Hoboken

#1 Hoboken

A city in Hudson County, New Jersey.

Population53,081
Coordinates40.7439900, -74.0323600
Altitude2
CountryUnited States
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#2 Parsippany

Township in Morris County, New Jersey, United States

Population51,144
Coordinates40.8578800, -74.4259900
Altitude101
CountryUnited States
Start: Hoboken (-74.03236, 40.74399)
End: Parsippany (-74.42599, 40.85788)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 46 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1 gal
3.78 L · about $4.09
Round trip
$8.17
2 gal · 7.56 L
Estimated CO2
8.9 kg one way
Round trip: 17.8 kg / 39 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $4.09 $8.17
Mid-grade $4.60 $4.60 $9.20
Premium $4.95 $4.95 $9.91
Diesel $5.98 $5.98 $11.96

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Hoboken and Parsippany. The current time is 06:52:38.

Distance to Other Cities

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