How far is Middlesex, NJ from Hoboken, NJ?

The driving distance from Middlesex, NJ to Hoboken, NJ is about 36.4 miles (58.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 26.9 miles (43.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 46m 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
36.44 mi
00h 53m
Flight
26.87 mi
43.25 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
26.87 mi
Kilometers
43.25 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
36.44 mi
Kilometers
58.64 km
Drive Time
00h 53m

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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 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hoboken
Thu, Oct 15, 9:42 PM EDT
Return by in Middlesex
Thu, Oct 15, 10:36 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Middlesex
2026-10-15T20:49
Arrive Hoboken
Thu, Oct 15, 9:42 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:53 AM to 10:53 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:44 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Middlesex
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Maplewood
NJ

Township in Essex County, New Jersey, United States

From Middlesex
17.3 mi
00h 26m
To Hoboken
19.1 mi
00h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
This Afternoon

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 1:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 mph E
Destination
63°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 3:00 PM EDT
Wind
6 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Mountain Avenue

    1.1 km · 1 min · Mountain Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Bound Brook Road

    1131 ft · 27 sec · Bound Brook Road

  3. 3

    Turn slight right onto Ramsey Road

    156 m · 25 sec · Ramsey Road

  4. 4

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

    2463 ft · 1 min · Greenbrook Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Sebrings Mills Road

    106 m · 15 sec · Sebrings Mills Road

  6. 6

    Turn right

    7.3 mi · 11 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right

    74 m · 7 sec

  8. 8

    Continue on Park Avenue

    46 m · 5 sec · Park Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn right

    119 m · 18 sec

  10. 10

    Turn slight right onto New Providence Road

    1 mi · 2 min · New Providence Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Diamond Hill Road

    2202 ft · 51 sec · Diamond Hill Road

  12. 12

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 78 East: Newark

    1418 ft · 36 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

    4.1 mi · 5 min · Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

    7.8 mi · 9 min · Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight left toward I 78 East: Holland Tunnel, New York City

    2150 ft · 34 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

    1.1 km · 56 sec · Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward NJTP, I 95, US 1-9, NJ 21, US 22: Port Newark

    1328 ft · 21 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight right onto Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

    1 mi · 1 min · Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

  19. 19

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

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

  20. 20

    Continue on New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension

    2.3 mi · 3 min · New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Jersey Avenue

    2636 ft · 1 min · Jersey Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Jackson Street

    114 m · 20 sec · Jackson Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Observer Highway

    798 ft · 40 sec · Observer Highway

  24. 24

    Continue on Newark Street

    893 ft · 45 sec · Newark Street

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Clinton Street

    2097 ft · 2 min · Clinton Street

  26. 26

    Turn right onto 5th Street

    526 ft · 30 sec · 5th Street

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Park Avenue

    144 m · 25 sec · Park Avenue

  28. 28

    Turn left onto 6th Street

    51 m · 7 sec · 6th Street

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 6th Street

Car Route Details

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

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
29 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
79.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
13.6 mi · 37%
New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension
8.24 mi · 23%
New Providence Road
1.03 mi · 3%
Mountain Avenue
0.7 mi · 2%
I 78 East
0.68 mi · 2%
Jersey Avenue
0.5 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

Keep slight right to continue on Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

7.77 mi · 00h 09m

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
00h 53m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.5 mi
26.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Maplewood
00h 26m from Middlesex
Leave By
4:44 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Middlesex and Sunny near Hoboken.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 36.4 miles (58.6 km) and usually takes 00h 53m 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?

Maplewood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.3 miles from Middlesex and 19.1 miles from Hoboken.

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

The direct path is about 26.9 miles (43.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:44 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.54 one way or $11.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Middlesex and Sunny near Hoboken.

Stop Ideas Near Maplewood

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 Maplewood and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Parking Lot
Scenic stop 13.1 mi away

City Hall Parking Lot

Jersey City , NJ
280 Grove St, Jersey City, NJ 07302
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews Parking lot
CITY HALL LOBBY
Meeting point 13.8 mi away

CITY HALL LOBBY

Hoboken , NJ
94 Washington St, Hoboken, NJ 07030
Rating 4.8/5 8 reviews City Hall
Clifton Recycle in City Hall
Nearby stop 12.6 mi away

Clifton Recycle in City Hall

Clifton , NJ
Recycle Drive, Clifton, NJ 07013
Rating 4.6/5 44 reviews Recycling drop-off location

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

8 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

9 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

Metropark station

19 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

24 mi away
8th Ave 31st Street / 8th Ave 33rd Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Middlesex and Hoboken. Straight-line distance: 26.87 mi (43.25 km).

Middlesex

#1 Middlesex

Borough in New Jersey, USA

Population13,539
Coordinates40.5726000, -74.4926500
Altitude15
CountryUnited States
Hoboken

#2 Hoboken

A city in Hudson County, New Jersey.

Population53,081
Coordinates40.7439900, -74.0323600
Altitude2
CountryUnited States
Start: Mountain Avenue (-74.492673, 40.572584)
End: 6th Street (-74.032338, 40.744058)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 59 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.29 gal
4.87 L · about $5.54
Round trip
$11.08
2.58 gal · 9.74 L
Estimated CO2
11.5 kg one way
Round trip: 22.9 kg / 50 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.30 $5.54 $11.08
Mid-grade $4.88 $6.29 $12.59
Premium $5.18 $6.68 $13.35
Diesel $6.32 $8.15 $16.30

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 Middlesex and Hoboken. The current time is 20:49:37.

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.