How far is Hoboken, NJ from Pompton Lakes, NJ?
The driving distance from Hoboken, NJ to Pompton Lakes, NJ is about 26.8 miles (43.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 22.6 miles (36.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 17m 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 38m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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.
The most populous city in Passaic County, New Jersey.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hoboken and Pompton Lakes.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hoboken and Pompton Lakes.
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Start on 6th Street
110 m · 22 sec · 6th Street
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Turn right onto Clinton Street
2851 ft · 2 min · Clinton Street
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Turn right onto 12th Street
83 m · 19 sec · 12th Street
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Turn left onto Willow Avenue
1.2 km · 3 min · Willow Avenue
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Take the ramp right toward Lincoln Tunnel
1070 ft · 30 sec
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Turn right
22 m · 10 sec
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Turn left onto Boulevard East
1508 ft · 37 sec · Boulevard East
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Turn left onto North Marginal Highway
899 ft · 17 sec · North Marginal Highway
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Take the ramp straight toward NJ 495 West
610 ft · 15 sec
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Merge slight left
1.6 km · 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NJ 3 West: Secaucus
1534 ft · 30 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on NJ 3 West: Clifton
138 m · 7 sec
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Merge slight left
10.2 mi · 12 min
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Merge slight right
3.7 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 80 West, NJ 23 North: Delaware Water Gap, Butler
1159 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight right
4.6 mi · 5 min
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Continue straight
2.3 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit straight toward CR 511 Alt
1.5 km · 2 min
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Turn slight right
55 m · 7 sec
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Turn slight right onto Paterson-Hamburg Turnpike
1.2 km · 2 min · Paterson-Hamburg Turnpike
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Turn left onto Wanaque Avenue
2267 ft · 39 sec · Wanaque Avenue
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Turn right onto Colfax Avenue
72 m · 5 sec · Colfax Avenue
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Turn right onto Lakeside Avenue
25 m · 5 sec · Lakeside Avenue
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Turn right
12 m · 3 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hoboken and Pompton Lakes.
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.
NJ 3 West
Merge slight left
10.2 mi · 00h 12m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Hoboken and Sunny near Pompton Lakes.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hoboken to Pompton Lakes?
The road trip is about 26.8 miles (43.2 km) and usually takes 00h 38m 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?
Clifton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.4 miles from Hoboken and 13.4 miles from Pompton Lakes.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 22.6 miles (36.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.2 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 7:12 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.88 one way or $7.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Hoboken and Sunny near Pompton Lakes.
Stop Ideas Near Clifton
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Clifton.
Pennsylvania Station
Newark Liberty International Airport
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Yonkers station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hoboken and Pompton Lakes. Straight-line distance: 22.54 mi (36.28 km).
#1 Hoboken
A city in Hudson County, New Jersey.
| Population | 53,081 |
| Coordinates | 40.7439900, -74.0323600 |
| Altitude | 2 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Pompton Lakes
Town in Passaic County, New Jersey, United States
| Population | 10,931 |
| Coordinates | 41.0053800, -74.2907000 |
| Altitude | 67 |
| Country | United States |
End: Pompton Lakes (-74.2907, 41.00538)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 43 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 20m |
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 | $4.09 | $3.88 | $7.76 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $4.37 | $8.74 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $4.71 | $9.41 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $5.68 | $11.36 |
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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