How far is Phillipsburg, NJ from Hoboken, NJ?
The driving distance from Phillipsburg, NJ to Hoboken, NJ is about 67.4 miles (108.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 60.7 miles (97.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 42m 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.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 21m.
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.
Borough in Somerset County, New Jersey
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Phillipsburg and Hoboken.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Phillipsburg and Hoboken.
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Start on Hudson Street
983 ft · 32 sec · Hudson Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Warren Street
47 m · 8 sec · Warren Street
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Turn right onto Memorial Parkway
1.1 mi · 2 min · Memorial Parkway
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Turn straight onto New York
2.4 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 78, US 22 East
709 ft · 17 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 78 East, US 22 East: New York
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
27.5 mi · 32 min · Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
16.6 mi · 19 min · Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
7.8 mi · 9 min · Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
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Take the exit slight left toward I 78 East: Holland Tunnel, New York City
2150 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left onto Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
1.1 km · 56 sec · Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward NJTP, I 95, US 1-9, NJ 21, US 22: Port Newark
1328 ft · 21 sec
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Merge slight right onto Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
1 mi · 1 min · Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension
5.9 mi · 9 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 Phillipsburg and Hoboken.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
Merge slight left onto Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
27.5 mi · 00h 32m
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 Phillipsburg and Sunny near Hoboken.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Phillipsburg to Hoboken?
The road trip is about 67.4 miles (108.5 km) and usually takes 01h 21m 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?
Far Hills is a useful midpoint, sitting about 34.2 miles from Phillipsburg and 33.2 miles from Hoboken.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 60.7 miles (97.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.7 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 3:48 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.22 one way or $20.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Phillipsburg and Sunny near Hoboken.
Stop Ideas Near Far Hills
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Far Hills.
New Brunswick station
Metropark station
Newark Liberty International Airport
Pennsylvania Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Phillipsburg and Hoboken. Straight-line distance: 60.73 mi (97.74 km).
#1 Phillipsburg
Town in New Jersey
| Population | 14,238 |
| Coordinates | 40.6937100, -75.1901800 |
| Altitude | 96 |
| 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: 108 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 14m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 41m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 50m |
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 | $10.22 | $20.44 |
| Mid-grade | $4.88 | $11.61 | $23.22 |
| Premium | $5.18 | $12.32 | $24.63 |
| Diesel | $6.32 | $15.03 | $30.07 |
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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