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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
48.25 mi
01h 06m
Flight
39.87 mi
64.17 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
39.87 mi
Kilometers
64.17 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
48.25 mi
Kilometers
77.65 km
Drive Time
01h 06m

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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.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Princeton Meadows
Fri, Apr 17, 9:28 AM EDT
Return by in Hoboken
Fri, Apr 17, 10:35 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hoboken
2026-04-17T08:21
Arrive Princeton Meadows
Fri, Apr 17, 9:28 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:07 AM to 11:07 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:16 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hoboken
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Fords
NJ

Town

From Hoboken
24.1 mi
00h 33m
To Princeton Meadows
24.1 mi
00h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Friday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph W
Destination
81°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph W

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.

  1. 1

    Start on 6th Street

    30 m · 12 sec · 6th Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Willow Avenue

    2458 ft · 2 min · Willow Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Newark Street

    1159 ft · 51 sec · Newark Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Observer Highway

    533 ft · 32 sec · Observer Highway

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Monroe Street

    74 m · 14 sec · Monroe Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Newark Street

    874 ft · 33 sec · Newark Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Jersey Avenue

    1494 ft · 43 sec · Jersey Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn right onto 14th Street Viaduct

    125 m · 5 sec · 14th Street Viaduct

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension

    7.9 mi · 9 min · New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South, NJTP South: Trenton

    1 km · 2 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    3183 ft · 49 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike

    29.5 mi · 35 min · New Jersey Turnpike

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 32: Jamesburg, Cranbury

    1.3 km · 2 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on CR 535: Cranbury, South Brunswick

    2176 ft · 1 min

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Cranbury-South River Road

    1115 ft · 22 sec · Cranbury-South River Road

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Forsgate Drive

    1.4 km · 2 min · Forsgate Drive

  17. 17

    Turn left

    1.6 mi · 3 min

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Dey Road

    2.8 mi · 5 min · Dey Road

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Scotts Corner Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · Scotts Corner Road

  20. 20

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Plainsboro Road

    1463 ft · 40 sec · Plainsboro Road

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Tamarron Drive

    1810 ft · 1 min · Tamarron Drive

  22. 22

    Turn right

    48 m · 14 sec

  23. 23

    Turn right

    87 m · 21 sec

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
24 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
49.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New Jersey Turnpike
29.5 mi · 61%
New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension
7.94 mi · 16%
Dey Road
2.8 mi · 6%
I 95 South
1.23 mi · 3%
Forsgate Drive
0.88 mi · 2%
NJ 32
0.8 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 06m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.3 mi
39.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fords
00h 33m from Hoboken
Leave By
4:16 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Fords, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Fords.

RAIL

Metropark station

4 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

New Brunswick station

12 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

22 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

26 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hoboken and Princeton Meadows. Straight-line distance: 39.87 mi (64.17 km).

Hoboken

#1 Hoboken

A city in Hudson County, New Jersey.

Population53,081
Coordinates40.7439900, -74.0323600
Altitude2
CountryUnited States
Princeton Meadows

#2 Princeton Meadows

Town

Population13,834
Coordinates40.3317700, -74.5637700
Altitude25
CountryUnited States
Start: Hoboken (-74.03236, 40.74399)
End: Princeton Meadows (-74.56377, 40.33177)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 78 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
1.7 gal
6.44 L · about $6.95
Round trip
$13.89
3.4 gal · 12.88 L
Estimated CO2
15.1 kg one way
Round trip: 30.2 kg / 67 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in New Jersey · Apr 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Hoboken and Princeton Meadows. The current time is 08:21:27.

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.