How far is Secaucus, NJ from Hoboken, NJ?
The driving distance from Secaucus, NJ to Hoboken, NJ is about 4.9 miles (7.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 16m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 3.4 miles (5.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 33m 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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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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.
Township of New Jersey
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Secaucus and Hoboken.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Secaucus and Hoboken.
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Start on Wilson Avenue
61 m · 14 sec · Wilson Avenue
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Turn left onto 1st Avenue
86 m · 12 sec · 1st Avenue
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Keep slight right to continue on 1st Avenue
31 m · 5 sec · 1st Avenue
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Turn right onto Plaza Center
997 ft · 24 sec · Plaza Center
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Continue straight
1.3 km · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on NJ 495, US 1, US 9: Lincoln Tunnel, Jersey City
1506 ft · 28 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward NJ 495 East: Lincoln Tunnel, Kennedy Boulevard
1343 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight right
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Weehawken, Hoboken, Ferries to New York City
568 ft · 16 sec
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Continue on South Marginal Highway
645 ft · 11 sec · South Marginal Highway
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Turn right onto Boulevard East
2845 ft · 1 min · Boulevard East
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Continue on Park Avenue
2901 ft · 2 min · Park Avenue
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Turn left onto 14th Street
82 m · 14 sec · 14th Street
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Turn right onto Garden Street
1.1 km · 3 min · Garden Street
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Turn right onto 6th Street
133 m · 19 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 Secaucus 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.
NJ 495 East
Merge slight right
1.1 mi · 00h 02m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Secaucus and Sunny near Hoboken.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Secaucus to Hoboken?
The road trip is about 4.9 miles (7.9 km) and usually takes 00h 16m 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?
Weehawken is a useful midpoint, sitting about 2.5 miles from Secaucus and 2.5 miles from Hoboken.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 3.4 miles (5.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.5 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 7:56 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.69 one way or $1.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Secaucus and Sunny near Hoboken.
Stop Ideas Near Weehawken
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Weehawken.
Pennsylvania Station
Pennsylvania Station
Newark Liberty International Airport
Yonkers station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Secaucus and Hoboken. Straight-line distance: 3.39 mi (5.46 km).
#1 Secaucus
Town in New Jersey in eastern USA
| Population | 21,602 |
| Coordinates | 40.7895500, -74.0565300 |
| Altitude | 4 |
| 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: 8 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 05m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 04m |
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.09 | $0.69 | $1.39 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $0.78 | $1.56 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $0.84 | $1.68 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $1.02 | $2.03 |
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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