How far is Hoboken, NJ from West Freehold, NJ?
The driving distance from Hoboken, NJ to West Freehold, NJ is about 45.6 miles (73.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 06m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 37.5 miles (60.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 12m 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
Driving 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.
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.
Census-designated place in New Jersey, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hoboken and West Freehold.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hoboken and West Freehold.
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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
11.9 mi · 15 min · New Jersey Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward GSP, US 9: Garden State Parkway, Woodbridge
1.4 mi · 3 min · Exit to GSP and US Route 9
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Keep slight left to continue on GSP South, US 9, NJ 440: Garden State Parkway, Woodbridge, Perth Amboy
1372 ft · 33 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on GSP Southbound entrance
2594 ft · 1 min · GSP Southbound entrance
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Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway
3 mi · 4 min · Garden State Parkway
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Keep slight left to continue on Garden State Parkway
1.2 km · 49 sec · Garden State Parkway
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Keep slight right to continue on Garden State Parkway
2254 ft · 30 sec · Garden State Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 9 South: Sayreville, Old Bridge
1910 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left onto US Highway 9
15.3 mi · 22 min · US Highway 9
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Take the exit slight right
677 ft · 16 sec
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Turn right onto West Main Street
1.5 km · 2 min · West Main Street
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Turn left onto Schlectweg Way
94 m · 19 sec · Schlectweg Way
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Turn right
11 m · 4 sec
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Turn right
72 m · 17 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 West Freehold.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
US Highway 9
Merge slight left onto US Highway 9
15.3 mi · 00h 22m
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.
Sunny leaving Hoboken and Sunny near West Freehold.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hoboken to West Freehold?
The road trip is about 45.6 miles (73.4 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?
Woodbridge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.8 miles from Hoboken and 22.8 miles from West Freehold.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 37.5 miles (60.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.1 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 4:18 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.58 one way or $13.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Hoboken and Sunny near West Freehold.
Stop Ideas Near Woodbridge
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 Woodbridge.
Metropark station
New Brunswick station
Newark Liberty International Airport
Pennsylvania Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hoboken and West Freehold. Straight-line distance: 37.45 mi (60.27 km).
#1 Hoboken
A city in Hudson County, New Jersey.
| Population | 53,081 |
| Coordinates | 40.7439900, -74.0323600 |
| Altitude | 2 |
| Country | United States |
#2 West Freehold
Census designated place
| Population | 13,613 |
| Coordinates | 40.2420600, -74.3012600 |
| Altitude | 53 |
| Country | United States |
End: West Freehold (-74.30126, 40.24206)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 73 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 34m |
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 | $6.58 | $13.16 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $7.40 | $14.81 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $7.98 | $15.95 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $9.63 | $19.26 |
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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