How far is Hoboken, NJ from Piscataway, NJ?
The driving distance from Hoboken, NJ to Piscataway, NJ is about 30.9 miles (49.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 25.6 miles (41.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 28m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 44m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
A city in Union County, New Jersey.
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 Piscataway.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hoboken and Piscataway.
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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
7.9 mi · 9 min · New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension
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Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South, NJTP South: Trenton
1 km · 2 min
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Keep slight right
2549 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike
15.4 mi · 19 min · New Jersey Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 287 North, NJ 440 North: Metuchen, Perth Amboy
1.1 km · 2 min
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Continue on I 287, NJ 440: Metuchen, Perth Amboy
679 ft · 20 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on CR 514 West: Raritan Center
1729 ft · 42 sec
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Continue on Woodbridge Avenue
1.3 mi · 2 min · Woodbridge Avenue
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Continue on Woodbridge Avenue
2.5 mi · 5 min · Woodbridge Avenue
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Turn left onto Thomasina Street
594 ft · 26 sec · Thomasina Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Germantown Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hoboken and Piscataway.
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.
New Jersey Turnpike
Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike
15.4 mi · 00h 19m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Hoboken and Mostly Sunny near Piscataway.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hoboken to Piscataway?
The road trip is about 30.9 miles (49.8 km) and usually takes 00h 44m 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?
Elizabethport is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.5 miles from Hoboken and 15.5 miles from Piscataway.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 25.6 miles (41.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.3 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 7:02 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.68 one way or $9.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Hoboken and Mostly Sunny near Piscataway.
Stop Ideas Near Elizabethport
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall Parking Lot
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Elizabethport.
Newark Liberty International Airport
Pennsylvania Station
Metropark station
Pennsylvania Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hoboken and Piscataway. Straight-line distance: 25.61 mi (41.21 km).
#1 Hoboken
A city in Hudson County, New Jersey.
| Population | 53,081 |
| Coordinates | 40.7439900, -74.0323600 |
| Altitude | 2 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Piscataway
Township in New Jersey, United States
| Population | 57,164 |
| Coordinates | 40.4992700, -74.3990400 |
| Altitude | 30 |
| Country | United States |
End: Piscataway (-74.39904, 40.49927)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 50 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 23m |
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 | $4.68 | $9.36 |
| Mid-grade | $4.88 | $5.32 | $10.64 |
| Premium | $5.18 | $5.64 | $11.28 |
| Diesel | $6.32 | $6.89 | $13.77 |
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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