How far is Hoboken, NJ from Ramsey, NJ?

The driving distance from Hoboken, NJ to Ramsey, NJ is about 27.4 miles (44.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 22.4 miles (36 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 23m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
27.42 mi
00h 41m
Flight
22.38 mi
36.02 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
22.38 mi
Kilometers
36.02 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
27.42 mi
Kilometers
44.13 km
Drive Time
00h 41m

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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 00h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ramsey
Thu, Oct 15, 9:25 PM EDT
Return by in Hoboken
Thu, Oct 15, 10:07 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hoboken
2026-10-15T20:44
Arrive Ramsey
Thu, Oct 15, 9:25 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:42 AM to 7:42 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:06 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
Maywood
NJ

Borough in Bergen County, New Jersey, United States

From Hoboken
13.7 mi
00h 20m
To Ramsey
13.7 mi
00h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 3:00 PM EDT
Wind
6 mph SE
Destination
64°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 4:00 PM EDT
Wind
3 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    3.6 mi · 5 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 17 North: Rutherford

    564 ft · 14 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on NJ 17 North: Rutherford

    1448 ft · 35 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    3.3 mi · 4 min

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    4.2 mi · 5 min

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    4.1 mi · 5 min

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    6.9 mi · 9 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit straight toward Ramsey, U Turn

    114 m · 16 sec

  21. 21

    Continue on Lake Street

    545 ft · 12 sec · Lake Street

  22. 22

    Turn slight right onto Ramsey

    76 m · 6 sec

  23. 23

    Turn straight onto East Crescent Avenue

    1511 ft · 34 sec · East Crescent Avenue

  24. 24

    Turn straight onto Lake Street

    2204 ft · 49 sec · Lake Street

  25. 25

    Continue on East Main Street

    2498 ft · 1 min · East Main Street

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
26 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
94.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
NJ 17 North
18.9 mi · 69%
NJ 3 West
4.01 mi · 15%
NJ 495 West
1.09 mi · 4%
Willow Avenue
0.76 mi · 3%
Clinton Street
0.54 mi · 2%
Lake Street
0.52 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

NJ 17 North

Continue straight

6.88 mi · 00h 09m

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 41m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5 mi
22.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Maywood
00h 20m from Hoboken
Leave By
7:06 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Hoboken and Sunny near Ramsey.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 27.4 miles (44.1 km) and usually takes 00h 41m 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?

Maywood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.7 miles from Hoboken and 13.7 miles from Ramsey.

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

The direct path is about 22.4 miles (36 km), while the road route adds roughly 5 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 7:06 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.17 one way or $8.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Hoboken and Sunny near Ramsey.

Stop Ideas Near Maywood

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 Maywood and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Parking Lot
Scenic stop 12.2 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 12.8 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 12.4 mi away

City Hall Personnel Office

Newark , NJ
920 Broad St, Newark, NJ 07102
Rating 5.0/5 5 reviews City government office
Diamond City Hall Photography
Nearby stop 12.8 mi away

Diamond City Hall Photography

New York , NY
141 Worth St, New York, NY 10013
Rating 5.0/5 53 reviews Wedding photographer

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Yonkers station

14 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

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

Pennsylvania Station

21 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

24 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hoboken and Ramsey. Straight-line distance: 22.38 mi (36.02 km).

Hoboken

#1 Hoboken

A city in Hudson County, New Jersey.

Population53,081
Coordinates40.7439900, -74.0323600
Altitude2
CountryUnited States
Ramsey

#2 Ramsey

Borough in Bergen County, New Jersey, United States

Population14,811
Coordinates41.0573200, -74.1409800
Altitude104
CountryUnited States
Start: Hoboken (-74.03236, 40.74399)
End: Ramsey (-74.14098, 41.05732)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 44 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 27m
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.

One-way fuel
0.97 gal
3.66 L · about $4.17
Round trip
$8.33
1.94 gal · 7.32 L
Estimated CO2
8.6 kg one way
Round trip: 17.2 kg / 38 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.30 $4.17 $8.33
Mid-grade $4.88 $4.73 $9.47
Premium $5.18 $5.02 $10.04
Diesel $6.32 $6.13 $12.25

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Hoboken and Ramsey. The current time is 20:44:26.

Distance to Other Cities

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