How far is Jefferson, NJ from Hoboken, NJ?
The driving distance from Jefferson, NJ to Hoboken, NJ is about 105.9 miles (170.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 55m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 92.5 miles (148.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 51m 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 01h 55m.
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.
Borough of New Jersey
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Slight Chance Rain Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Jefferson and Hoboken.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jefferson and Hoboken.
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Start on Bridgeton Pike
1.5 km · 1 min · Bridgeton Pike
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Continue on North Main Street
106 m · 9 sec · North Main Street
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Turn right onto Swedesboro Road
3 mi · 5 min · Swedesboro Road
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Turn left onto NJTP Toll: New Jersey Turnpike
901 ft · 22 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on NJ Turnpike North, New York City
2557 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike
36.2 mi · 42 min · New Jersey Turnpike
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Keep slight right to continue on New Jersey Turnpike
54.9 mi · 1 hr 5 min · New Jersey Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 78, US 1, US 9: Newark Airport, Holland Tunnel
578 ft · 9 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 78 East: Bayonne, Jersey City, Holland Tunnel
1.3 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension
5.1 mi · 8 min · New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension
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Continue on New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension
2.3 mi · 3 min · New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension
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Turn left onto Jersey Avenue
2636 ft · 1 min · Jersey Avenue
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Turn left onto Jackson Street
114 m · 20 sec · Jackson Street
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Turn right onto Observer Highway
798 ft · 40 sec · Observer Highway
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Continue on Newark Street
893 ft · 45 sec · Newark Street
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Turn left onto Clinton Street
2097 ft · 2 min · Clinton Street
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Turn right onto 5th Street
526 ft · 30 sec · 5th Street
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Turn left onto Park Avenue
144 m · 25 sec · Park Avenue
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Turn left onto 6th Street
51 m · 7 sec · 6th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 6th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Jefferson and Hoboken.
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
Keep slight right to continue on New Jersey Turnpike
54.9 mi · 01h 05m
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Jefferson and Sunny near Hoboken.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Jefferson to Hoboken?
The road trip is about 105.9 miles (170.4 km) and usually takes 01h 55m 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?
Allentown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 52.8 miles from Jefferson and 53.1 miles from Hoboken.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 92.5 miles (148.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.4 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 2:38 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.06 one way or $32.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Jefferson and Sunny near Hoboken.
Stop Ideas Near Allentown
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Old City Hall
Trenton City Hall
Fieldsboro Town Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Allentown.
Trenton Transit Center
Princeton Junction station
Cornwells Heights
New Brunswick station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Jefferson and Hoboken. Straight-line distance: 92.47 mi (148.81 km).
#1 Jefferson
Township in Morris County, New Jersey
| Population | 20,611 |
| Coordinates | 39.7537200, -75.2118500 |
| Altitude | 43 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Hoboken
A city in Hudson County, New Jersey.
| Population | 53,081 |
| Coordinates | 40.7439900, -74.0323600 |
| Altitude | 2 |
| Country | United States |
End: 6th Street (-74.032338, 40.744058)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 170 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 38m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 45m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 19m |
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 | $16.06 | $32.13 |
| Mid-grade | $4.88 | $18.25 | $36.49 |
| Premium | $5.18 | $19.35 | $38.71 |
| Diesel | $6.32 | $23.63 | $47.25 |
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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