How far is Perth Amboy, NJ from Hoboken, NJ?
The driving distance from Perth Amboy, NJ to Hoboken, NJ is about 28 miles (45 km), with a travel time of about 00h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 20.4 miles (32.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 32m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 46m.
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.
A city in Union County, New Jersey.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Perth Amboy and Hoboken.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Perth Amboy and Hoboken.
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Start on the route
31 m · 10 sec
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Turn right onto High Street
110 m · 15 sec · High Street
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Turn left onto Smith Street
1.3 km · 2 min · Smith Street
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Turn right onto Goodwin Street
671 ft · 20 sec · Goodwin Street
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Continue on Route 440 Connector
1 km · 1 min · Route 440 Connector
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Turn right onto Florida Grove Road
1 mi · 3 min · Florida Grove Road
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Turn left onto West Pond Road/Route 184
2955 ft · 1 min · West Pond Road/Route 184
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Take the ramp straight toward GSP North, I 95, NJTP
1122 ft · 27 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 95, NJTP: New York City, Trenton
1824 ft · 39 sec
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Keep slight right
655 ft · 16 sec
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Continue straight
2500 ft · 1 min
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Continue on I 95 North, NJTP North: New York City
673 ft · 16 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 95 North, NJTP North: New York City
2694 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike
12.5 mi · 16 min · New Jersey Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 78, US 1, US 9: Newark Airport, Holland Tunnel
578 ft · 9 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 78 East: Bayonne, Jersey City, Holland Tunnel
1.3 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension
5.1 mi · 8 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 Perth Amboy and Hoboken.
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.
New Jersey Turnpike
Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike
12.5 mi · 00h 16m
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 Perth Amboy and Sunny near Hoboken.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Perth Amboy to Hoboken?
The road trip is about 28 miles (45 km) and usually takes 00h 46m 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?
Elizabethport is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.7 miles from Perth Amboy and 14.2 miles from Hoboken.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 20.4 miles (32.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.6 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 4:58 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.25 one way or $8.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Perth Amboy and Sunny near Hoboken.
Stop Ideas Near Elizabethport
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall Parking Lot
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Elizabethport.
Newark Liberty International Airport
Pennsylvania Station
Metropark station
Pennsylvania Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Perth Amboy and Hoboken. Straight-line distance: 20.44 mi (32.9 km).
#1 Perth Amboy
The most populous city in Middlesex County, New Jersey.
| Population | 51,309 |
| Coordinates | 40.5067700, -74.2654200 |
| Altitude | 17 |
| 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: 45 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 20m |
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 | $4.25 | $8.50 |
| Mid-grade | $4.88 | $4.83 | $9.66 |
| Premium | $5.18 | $5.12 | $10.25 |
| Diesel | $6.32 | $6.25 | $12.51 |
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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