How far is Morristown, NJ from Hoboken, NJ?

The driving distance from Morristown, NJ to Hoboken, NJ is about 30 miles (48.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 23.8 miles (38.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 29m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
29.97 mi
00h 44m
Flight
23.79 mi
38.28 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
23.79 mi
Kilometers
38.28 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
29.97 mi
Kilometers
48.24 km
Drive Time
00h 44m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hoboken
Thu, Apr 23, 1:11 AM EDT
Return by in Morristown
Thu, Apr 23, 1:56 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Morristown
2026-04-23T00:26
Arrive Hoboken
Thu, Apr 23, 1:11 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:45 AM to 7:45 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:00 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Morristown
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Union
NJ

A city in Union County, New Jersey.

From Morristown
15 mi
00h 22m
To Hoboken
15 mi
00h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW
Destination
69°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Park Place

    28 m · 2 sec · West Park Place

  2. 2

    Keep slight left to continue on West Park Place

    35 m · 4 sec · West Park Place

  3. 3

    Continue on South Park Place

    122 m · 9 sec · South Park Place

  4. 4

    Continue on Morris Street

    153 m · 10 sec · Morris Street

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Morris Street

    16 m · 1 sec · Morris Street

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout onto Morris Street

    2605 ft · 54 sec · Morris Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Morris Avenue

    1.1 km · 1 min · Morris Avenue

  8. 8

    Continue on Columbia Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · Columbia Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Columbia Turnpike

    1507 ft · 30 sec · Columbia Turnpike

  10. 10

    Take the ramp slight right toward NJ 24 East: Springfield

    2415 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    7.6 mi · 9 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 78 East: Holland Tunnel, New York City, Newark

    1877 ft · 29 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on I 78 East Local: Newark

    1220 ft · 17 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight right onto Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

    6.6 mi · 8 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 Morristown and Hoboken.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
29 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
96.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
8.28 mi · 28%
New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension
8.24 mi · 27%
NJ 24 East
8.1 mi · 27%
Columbia Road
0.98 mi · 3%
I 78 East
0.76 mi · 3%
Morris Avenue
0.68 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

NJ 24 East

Merge slight left

7.64 mi · 00h 09m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 44m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.2 mi
23.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Union
00h 22m from Morristown
Leave By
7:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Morristown and Mostly Sunny near Hoboken.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 30 miles (48.2 km) and usually takes 00h 44m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Union is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15 miles from Morristown and 15 miles from Hoboken.

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

The direct path is about 23.8 miles (38.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.2 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:00 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.33 one way or $8.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Union

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 Union and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Parking Lot
Scenic stop 10.9 mi away

City Hall Parking Lot

Jersey City , NJ
280 Grove St, Jersey City, NJ 07302
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews Parking lot
#Artlook New York City Hall Wedding Photographer
Practical stop 13 mi away

#Artlook New York City Hall Wedding Photographer

New York , NY
141 Worth St, New York, NY 10013
Rating 5.0/5 13 reviews Photographer,Photography service,Photography studio,Wedding photographer
City Hall Personnel Office
Meeting point 4.4 mi away

City Hall Personnel Office

Newark , NJ
920 Broad St, Newark, NJ 07102
Rating 5.0/5 5 reviews City government office
Diamond City Hall Photography
Nearby stop 13 mi away

Diamond City Hall Photography

New York , NY
141 Worth St, New York, NY 10013
Rating 5.0/5 53 reviews Wedding photographer

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

6 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

9 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

Metropark station

15 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 Morristown and Hoboken. Straight-line distance: 23.79 mi (38.28 km).

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#1 Morristown

Town in Morris County, New Jersey, USA

Population18,594
Coordinates40.7967700, -74.4815400
Altitude110
CountryUnited States
Hoboken

#2 Hoboken

A city in Hudson County, New Jersey.

Population53,081
Coordinates40.7439900, -74.0323600
Altitude2
CountryUnited States
Start: West Park Place (-74.481607, 40.796703)
End: 6th Street (-74.032338, 40.744058)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 48 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.06 gal
4 L · about $4.33
Round trip
$8.66
2.12 gal · 8 L
Estimated CO2
9.4 kg one way
Round trip: 18.8 kg / 41 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $4.33 $8.66
Mid-grade $4.60 $4.87 $9.75
Premium $4.95 $5.25 $10.50
Diesel $5.98 $6.34 $12.68

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Morristown and Hoboken. The current time is 00:26:59.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.