How far is Montgomery, NJ from Hoboken, NJ?
The driving distance from Montgomery, NJ to Hoboken, NJ is about 54.2 miles (87.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 12m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 42.1 miles (67.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 24m 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
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 12m.
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 in Somerset County, New Jersey, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Montgomery and Hoboken.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Montgomery and Hoboken.
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Start on Montgomery Road
16 m · 11 sec · Montgomery Road
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Turn left onto Wertsville Road
1.3 km · 2 min · Wertsville Road
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Turn left onto Long Hill Road
1.2 km · 2 min · Long Hill Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Amwell Road
5.7 mi · 10 min · Amwell Road
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Turn left
1.3 km · 2 min
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Turn left
5.1 mi · 8 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Somerville Circle
64 m · 3 sec
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Exit the rotary onto US 202 North, US 206 North: Netcong, New York
1.6 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 287 North: Netcong, Morristown
1981 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight left
2.5 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 78 East: New York City
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
2852 ft · 37 sec · Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
16.6 mi · 19 min · Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
7.8 mi · 9 min · Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
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Take the exit slight left toward I 78 East: Holland Tunnel, New York City
2150 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left onto Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
1.1 km · 56 sec · Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward NJTP, I 95, US 1-9, NJ 21, US 22: Port Newark
1328 ft · 21 sec
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Merge slight right onto Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
1 mi · 1 min · Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension
5.9 mi · 9 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 Montgomery 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.
Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
Keep slight right to continue on Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
16.6 mi · 00h 19m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Montgomery and Sunny near Hoboken.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Montgomery to Hoboken?
The road trip is about 54.2 miles (87.3 km) and usually takes 01h 12m 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?
Watchung is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.6 miles from Montgomery and 26.7 miles from Hoboken.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 42.1 miles (67.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.1 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 4:06 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.25 one way or $16.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Montgomery and Sunny near Hoboken.
Stop Ideas Near Watchung
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
West Orange Town Hall
City of Elizabeth
Linden City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Watchung.
Metropark station
New Brunswick station
Newark Liberty International Airport
Pennsylvania Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Montgomery and Hoboken. Straight-line distance: 42.05 mi (67.68 km).
#1 Montgomery
Township in Somerset County, New Jersey
| Population | 23,094 |
| Coordinates | 40.4784400, -74.7537700 |
| Altitude | 38 |
| 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: 87 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 48m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 40m |
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 | $8.25 | $16.49 |
| Mid-grade | $4.88 | $9.37 | $18.74 |
| Premium | $5.18 | $9.94 | $19.87 |
| Diesel | $6.32 | $12.13 | $24.26 |
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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