How far is Newark, NJ from Hoboken, NJ?

The driving distance from Newark, NJ to Hoboken, NJ is about 9.5 miles (15.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 7.3 miles (11.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 55m 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
9.53 mi
00h 27m
Flight
7.35 mi
11.83 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
7.35 mi
Kilometers
11.83 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
9.53 mi
Kilometers
15.34 km
Drive Time
00h 27m

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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 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hoboken
Thu, Apr 23, 1:07 AM EDT
Return by in Newark
Thu, Apr 23, 1:35 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Newark
2026-04-23T00:39
Arrive Hoboken
Thu, Apr 23, 1:07 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:28 AM to 7:28 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:34 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Newark
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
Jersey City
NJ

The second most populous city in New Jersey and the center of the Jersey City metropolitan area.

From Newark
4.6 mi
00h 13m
To Hoboken
4.9 mi
00h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 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 Newark and Hoboken.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Market Street

    2312 ft · 1 min · Market Street

  2. 2

    Turn slight right onto Ferry Street

    3198 ft · 1 min · Ferry Street

  3. 3

    Turn slight right onto Wilson Avenue

    1 km · 2 min · Wilson Avenue

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left toward US 1-9 North, NJTP

    1232 ft · 30 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    4.7 mi · 7 min

  6. 6

    Continue on Conrail Viaduct

    1.2 km · 1 min · Conrail Viaduct

  7. 7

    Continue on 12th Street Viaduct

    1779 ft · 27 sec · 12th Street Viaduct

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight left

    72 m · 10 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Jersey Avenue

    2531 ft · 1 min · Jersey Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Jackson Street

    114 m · 20 sec · Jackson Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Observer Highway

    798 ft · 40 sec · Observer Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on Newark Street

    893 ft · 43 sec · Newark Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Clinton Street

    2097 ft · 2 min · Clinton Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto 5th Street

    526 ft · 28 sec · 5th Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Park Avenue

    144 m · 25 sec · Park Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn left onto 6th Street

    51 m · 7 sec · 6th Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 6th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Newark 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
17 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
178.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 1-9 North
4.89 mi · 51%
Conrail Viaduct
0.75 mi · 8%
Wilson Avenue
0.65 mi · 7%
Ferry Street
0.61 mi · 6%
Jersey Avenue
0.48 mi · 5%
Market Street
0.44 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

US 1-9 North

Merge slight left

4.66 mi · 00h 07m

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 27m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.2 mi
7.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Jersey City
00h 13m from Newark
Leave By
7:34 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Newark 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 Newark to Hoboken?

The road trip is about 9.5 miles (15.3 km) and usually takes 00h 27m 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?

Jersey City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.6 miles from Newark and 4.9 miles from Hoboken.

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

The direct path is about 7.3 miles (11.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.2 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 7:34 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.39 one way or $2.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Jersey City

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 Jersey City and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Parking Lot
Scenic stop 3.2 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 5.3 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 3.9 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 5.3 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 Jersey City.

RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

7 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

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

Newark Liberty International Airport

10 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Yonkers station

27 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Newark and Hoboken. Straight-line distance: 7.35 mi (11.83 km).

Newark

#1 Newark

The most populous city in New Jersey and the center of the Newark metropolitan area.

Population282,520
Coordinates40.7356600, -74.1723700
Altitude9
CountryUnited States
Hoboken

#2 Hoboken

A city in Hudson County, New Jersey.

Population53,081
Coordinates40.7439900, -74.0323600
Altitude2
CountryUnited States
Start: Market Street (-74.17237, 40.73566)
End: 6th Street (-74.032338, 40.744058)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 15 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.34 gal
1.27 L · about $1.39
Round trip
$2.78
0.68 gal · 2.54 L
Estimated CO2
3 kg one way
Round trip: 6 kg / 13 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $1.39 $2.78
Mid-grade $4.60 $1.56 $3.13
Premium $4.95 $1.68 $3.37
Diesel $5.98 $2.03 $4.07

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 Newark and Hoboken. The current time is 00:39:57.

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.