How far is Ocean Acres, NJ from Hoboken, NJ?

The driving distance from Ocean Acres, NJ to Hoboken, NJ is about 88.2 miles (141.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 70.3 miles (113.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 21m 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
88.2 mi
01h 40m
Flight
70.36 mi
113.24 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
70.36 mi
Kilometers
113.24 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
88.2 mi
Kilometers
141.94 km
Drive Time
01h 40m

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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 01h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hoboken
Fri, Apr 17, 9:40 PM EDT
Return by in Ocean Acres
Fri, Apr 17, 11:21 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ocean Acres
2026-04-17T19:59
Arrive Hoboken
Fri, Apr 17, 9:40 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:41 AM to 11:41 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:08 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Ocean Acres
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
Lincroft
NJ

Census designated place

From Ocean Acres
44 mi
00h 50m
To Hoboken
44.2 mi
00h 50m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Friday

Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W
Destination
80°F
Friday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Ocean Acres and Hoboken.

  1. 1

    Start on Buccaneer Lane

    101 m · 17 sec · Buccaneer Lane

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Nautilus Drive

    1.8 mi · 4 min · Nautilus Drive

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto West Bay Avenue

    1.1 km · 1 min · West Bay Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto GSP Toll North

    1196 ft · 31 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

    35.6 mi · 42 min · Garden State Parkway

  6. 6

    Keep slight left

    2399 ft · 31 sec

  7. 7

    Continue on Garden State Parkway

    25.1 mi · 31 min · Garden State Parkway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95, NJTP: New York City, Trenton

    2199 ft · 48 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right

    655 ft · 16 sec

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    2500 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Continue on I 95 North, NJTP North: New York City

    673 ft · 16 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I 95 North, NJTP North: New York City

    2694 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike

    12.5 mi · 16 min · New Jersey Turnpike

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 78, US 1, US 9: Newark Airport, Holland Tunnel

    578 ft · 9 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on I 78 East: Bayonne, Jersey City, Holland Tunnel

    1.3 km · 1 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension

    5.1 mi · 8 min · New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension

  17. 17

    Continue on New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension

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

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Jersey Avenue

    2636 ft · 1 min · Jersey Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Jackson Street

    114 m · 20 sec · Jackson Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Observer Highway

    798 ft · 40 sec · Observer Highway

  21. 21

    Continue on Newark Street

    893 ft · 45 sec · Newark Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Clinton Street

    2097 ft · 2 min · Clinton Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto 5th Street

    526 ft · 30 sec · 5th Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Park Avenue

    144 m · 25 sec · Park Avenue

  25. 25

    Turn left onto 6th Street

    51 m · 7 sec · 6th Street

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 6th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Ocean Acres 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
26 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
29.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Garden State Parkway
61.1 mi · 69%
New Jersey Turnpike
12.5 mi · 14%
New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension
7.46 mi · 8%
Nautilus Drive
1.78 mi · 2%
I 95
1.01 mi · 1%
I 78 East
0.78 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Garden State Parkway

Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

35.6 mi · 00h 42m

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
01h 40m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.9 mi
70.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lincroft
00h 50m from Ocean Acres
Leave By
3:08 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers leaving Ocean Acres and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Hoboken.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Ocean Acres to Hoboken?

The road trip is about 88.2 miles (141.9 km) and usually takes 01h 40m 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?

Lincroft is a useful midpoint, sitting about 44 miles from Ocean Acres and 44.2 miles from Hoboken.

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

The direct path is about 70.3 miles (113.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.9 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 3:08 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.71 one way or $25.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers around Ocean Acres and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Hoboken.

Stop Ideas Near Lincroft

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Lincroft, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

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Metropark station

32 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
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New Brunswick station

33 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

42 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Princeton Junction station

43 mi away
2 Wallace Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ocean Acres and Hoboken. Straight-line distance: 70.36 mi (113.24 km).

Ocean Acres

#1 Ocean Acres

Census-designated place in Ocean County, New Jersey, United States

Population16,142
Coordinates39.7434500, -74.2809800
Altitude39
CountryUnited States
Hoboken

#2 Hoboken

A city in Hudson County, New Jersey.

Population53,081
Coordinates40.7439900, -74.0323600
Altitude2
CountryUnited States
Start: Buccaneer Lane (-74.281062, 39.743118)
End: 6th Street (-74.032338, 40.744058)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 142 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.11 gal
11.78 L · about $12.71
Round trip
$25.41
6.22 gal · 23.56 L
Estimated CO2
27.6 kg one way
Round trip: 55.3 kg / 122 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $12.71 $25.41
Mid-grade $4.60 $14.30 $28.61
Premium $4.95 $15.41 $30.81
Diesel $5.98 $18.60 $37.20

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Ocean Acres and Hoboken. The current time is 19:59:53.

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.