How far is Hoboken, NJ from West Milford, NJ?
The driving distance from Hoboken, NJ to West Milford, NJ is about 41.1 miles (66.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 57m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 31.9 miles (51.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 54m 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
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 57m.
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.
Township in Passaic County, New Jersey, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hoboken and West Milford.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hoboken and West Milford.
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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
11.7 mi · 15 min
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Take the exit slight right
7.2 mi · 11 min
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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 West Milford.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 80 West
Continue straight
11.7 mi · 00h 15m
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 Milford.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hoboken to West Milford?
The road trip is about 41.1 miles (66.2 km) and usually takes 00h 57m 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?
Wayne is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.5 miles from Hoboken and 20.6 miles from West Milford.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 31.9 miles (51.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:36 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.23 one way or $12.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Hoboken and Sunny near West Milford.
Stop Ideas Near Wayne
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 Wayne.
Pennsylvania Station
Newark Liberty International Airport
Pennsylvania Station
Yonkers station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hoboken and West Milford. Straight-line distance: 31.96 mi (51.44 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 Milford
Township of New Jersey
| Population | 26,242 |
| Coordinates | 41.1312100, -74.3673700 |
| Altitude | 212 |
| Country | United States |
End: West Milford (-74.36737, 41.13121)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 66 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 30m |
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 | $4.30 | $6.23 | $12.46 |
| Mid-grade | $4.88 | $7.07 | $14.15 |
| Premium | $5.18 | $7.50 | $15.01 |
| Diesel | $6.32 | $9.16 | $18.32 |
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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