How far is North Bergen, NJ from Hoboken, NJ?

The driving distance from North Bergen, NJ to Hoboken, NJ is about 5.3 miles (8.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 4.3 miles (6.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 48m 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
5.34 mi
00h 24m
Flight
4.3 mi
6.92 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
4.3 mi
Kilometers
6.92 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
5.34 mi
Kilometers
8.59 km
Drive Time
00h 24m

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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 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hoboken
Tue, Aug 25, 7:34 PM EDT
Return by in North Bergen
Tue, Aug 25, 7:59 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave North Bergen
2026-08-25T19:10
Arrive Hoboken
Tue, Aug 25, 7:34 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:24 AM to 7:24 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:42 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in North Bergen
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 City
NJ

The most populous city in Hudson County, New Jersey.

From North Bergen
2.5 mi
00h 12m
To Hoboken
2.8 mi
00h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Tonight

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Clear

Starts
Tue, Aug 25 6:00 PM EDT
Wind
8 to 13 mph NW
Destination
66°F
Tonight

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Clear

Starts
Tue, Aug 25 6:00 PM EDT
Wind
8 to 12 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between North Bergen and Hoboken.

  1. 1

    Start on 79th Street

    70 m · 14 sec · 79th Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto John F. Kennedy Boulevard

    2.4 mi · 5 min · John F. Kennedy Boulevard

  3. 3

    Turn sharp left onto 32nd Street

    2146 ft · 59 sec · 32nd Street

  4. 4

    Turn slight left onto South Marginal Highway

    1666 ft · 35 sec · South Marginal Highway

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Boulevard East

    2845 ft · 1 min · Boulevard East

  6. 6

    Continue on Park Avenue

    2901 ft · 2 min · Park Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn left onto 14th Street

    82 m · 16 sec · 14th Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Garden Street

    1.1 km · 3 min · Garden Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto 6th Street

    133 m · 21 sec · 6th Street

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 6th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between North Bergen 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
10 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
188.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
John F. Kennedy Boulevard
2.38 mi · 45%
Garden Street
0.69 mi · 13%
Park Avenue
0.55 mi · 10%
Boulevard East
0.54 mi · 10%
32nd Street
0.41 mi · 8%
South Marginal Highway
0.32 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

John F. Kennedy Boulevard

Turn right onto John F. Kennedy Boulevard

2.38 mi · 00h 05m

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 24m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1 mi
4.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Union City
00h 12m from North Bergen
Leave By
7:42 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Clear leaving North Bergen and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Clear near Hoboken.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from North Bergen to Hoboken?

The road trip is about 5.3 miles (8.6 km) and usually takes 00h 24m 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 City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 2.5 miles from North Bergen and 2.8 miles from Hoboken.

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

The direct path is about 4.3 miles (6.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:42 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.78 one way or $1.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Clear around North Bergen and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Clear near Hoboken.

Stop Ideas Near Union 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 Union City and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Parking Lot
Scenic stop 3.9 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 4.3 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 8 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 4.3 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 Union City.

RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

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

Pennsylvania Station

13 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

16 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Yonkers station

20 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between North Bergen and Hoboken. Straight-line distance: 4.3 mi (6.92 km).

North Bergen

#1 North Bergen

Township in Hudson County, New Jersey

Population59,859
Coordinates40.8042700, -74.0120800
Altitude64
CountryUnited States
Hoboken

#2 Hoboken

A city in Hudson County, New Jersey.

Population53,081
Coordinates40.7439900, -74.0323600
Altitude2
CountryUnited States
Start: 79th Street (-74.012269, 40.804038)
End: 6th Street (-74.032338, 40.744058)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 9 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 03m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.19 gal
0.71 L · about $0.78
Round trip
$1.55
0.38 gal · 1.42 L
Estimated CO2
1.7 kg one way
Round trip: 3.4 kg / 7 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $0.78 $1.55
Mid-grade $4.60 $0.87 $1.75
Premium $4.95 $0.94 $1.88
Diesel $5.98 $1.14 $2.27

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 · Aug 25, 2026

There is no time difference between North Bergen and Hoboken. The current time is 19:10:56.

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.