How far is Hoboken, NJ from Princeton Meadows, NJ?
The driving distance from Hoboken, NJ to Princeton Meadows, NJ is about 48.2 miles (77.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 06m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 39.9 miles (64.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 13m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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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 06m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hoboken and Princeton Meadows.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hoboken and Princeton Meadows.
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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 left
3183 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike
29.5 mi · 35 min · New Jersey Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward NJ 32: Jamesburg, Cranbury
1.3 km · 2 min
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Keep slight right to continue on CR 535: Cranbury, South Brunswick
2176 ft · 1 min
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Turn left onto Cranbury-South River Road
1115 ft · 22 sec · Cranbury-South River Road
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Turn right onto Forsgate Drive
1.4 km · 2 min · Forsgate Drive
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Turn left
1.6 mi · 3 min
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Turn right onto Dey Road
2.8 mi · 5 min · Dey Road
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Turn left onto Scotts Corner Road
1.2 km · 1 min · Scotts Corner Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Plainsboro Road
1463 ft · 40 sec · Plainsboro Road
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Turn right onto Tamarron Drive
1810 ft · 1 min · Tamarron Drive
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Turn right
48 m · 14 sec
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Turn right
87 m · 21 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 Princeton Meadows.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
New Jersey Turnpike
Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike
29.5 mi · 00h 35m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Hoboken and Chance Rain Showers near Princeton Meadows.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hoboken to Princeton Meadows?
The road trip is about 48.2 miles (77.6 km) and usually takes 01h 06m 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?
Fords is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.1 miles from Hoboken and 24.1 miles from Princeton Meadows.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 39.9 miles (64.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:16 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.95 one way or $13.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Hoboken and Chance Rain Showers near Princeton Meadows.
Stop Ideas Near Fords
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Fords.
Metropark station
New Brunswick station
Newark Liberty International Airport
Pennsylvania Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hoboken and Princeton Meadows. Straight-line distance: 39.87 mi (64.17 km).
#1 Hoboken
A city in Hudson County, New Jersey.
| Population | 53,081 |
| Coordinates | 40.7439900, -74.0323600 |
| Altitude | 2 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Princeton Meadows
Town
| Population | 13,834 |
| Coordinates | 40.3317700, -74.5637700 |
| Altitude | 25 |
| Country | United States |
End: Princeton Meadows (-74.56377, 40.33177)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 78 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 36m |
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 | $6.95 | $13.89 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $7.82 | $15.64 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $8.42 | $16.84 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $10.17 | $20.33 |
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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