How far is Westwood, NJ from Hoboken, NJ?

The driving distance from Westwood, NJ to Hoboken, NJ is about 24.2 miles (39 km), with a travel time of about 00h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 17.1 miles (27.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 24m 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
24.21 mi
00h 42m
Flight
17.08 mi
27.49 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
17.08 mi
Kilometers
27.49 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
24.21 mi
Kilometers
38.97 km
Drive Time
00h 42m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hoboken
Thu, Oct 15, 1:43 PM EDT
Return by in Westwood
Thu, Oct 15, 2:25 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Westwood
2026-10-15T13:01
Arrive Hoboken
Thu, Oct 15, 1:43 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:42 AM to 7:42 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:06 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Westwood
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Hasbrouck Heights
NJ

Town in New Jersey

From Westwood
11 mi
00h 21m
To Hoboken
13.2 mi
00h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph NE
Destination
66°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Westwood and Hoboken.

  1. 1

    Start on Broadway

    21 m · 4 sec · Broadway

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Washington Avenue

    94 m · 10 sec · Washington Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto 3rd Avenue

    1.1 km · 1 min · 3rd Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on 4th Avenue

    3008 ft · 1 min · 4th Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on 4th Avenue

    904 ft · 19 sec · 4th Avenue

  6. 6

    Continue on Forest Avenue

    4.3 mi · 7 min · Forest Avenue

  7. 7

    Continue on Maywood Avenue

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Maywood Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Essex Street

    1624 ft · 31 sec · Essex Street

  9. 9

    Take the ramp right

    806 ft · 22 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    6.3 mi · 7 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit straight toward NJ 3 East: New York

    1990 ft · 49 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    3.8 mi · 5 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 495 East: Lincoln Tunnel, Kennedy Boulevard

    1343 ft · 34 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight right

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward Weehawken, Hoboken, Ferries to New York City

    568 ft · 16 sec

  16. 16

    Continue on South Marginal Highway

    645 ft · 11 sec · South Marginal Highway

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Boulevard East

    2845 ft · 1 min · Boulevard East

  18. 18

    Continue on Park Avenue

    2901 ft · 2 min · Park Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn left onto 14th Street

    82 m · 16 sec · 14th Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Garden Street

    1.1 km · 3 min · Garden Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto 6th Street

    133 m · 21 sec · 6th Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 6th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Westwood 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
22 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
90.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Essex Street
6.77 mi · 28%
Forest Avenue
4.31 mi · 18%
NJ 3 East
4.22 mi · 17%
Maywood Avenue
1.69 mi · 7%
NJ 495 East
1.35 mi · 6%
4th Avenue
0.74 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Essex Street

Merge slight left

6.31 mi · 00h 07m

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 42m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.1 mi
17.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hasbrouck Heights
00h 21m from Westwood
Leave By
7:06 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Westwood and Sunny near Hoboken.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Westwood to Hoboken?

The road trip is about 24.2 miles (39 km) and usually takes 00h 42m 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?

Hasbrouck Heights is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11 miles from Westwood and 13.2 miles from Hoboken.

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

The direct path is about 17.1 miles (27.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.1 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 7:06 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.65 one way or $7.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Westwood and Sunny near Hoboken.

Stop Ideas Near Hasbrouck Heights

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 Hasbrouck Heights and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Parking Lot
Scenic stop 9.4 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 10.1 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 9.8 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 10.2 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 Hasbrouck Heights.

RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

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

Pennsylvania Station

15 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

Yonkers station

17 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

19 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Westwood and Hoboken. Straight-line distance: 17.08 mi (27.49 km).

Westwood

#1 Westwood

Borough in Bergen County, New Jersey, United States

Population11,023
Coordinates40.9912100, -74.0326400
Altitude22
CountryUnited States
Hoboken

#2 Hoboken

A city in Hudson County, New Jersey.

Population53,081
Coordinates40.7439900, -74.0323600
Altitude2
CountryUnited States
Start: Broadway (-74.032735, 40.991172)
End: 6th Street (-74.032338, 40.744058)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 39 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.85 gal
3.23 L · about $3.65
Round trip
$7.30
1.7 gal · 6.46 L
Estimated CO2
7.6 kg one way
Round trip: 15.1 kg / 33 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.30 $3.65 $7.30
Mid-grade $4.88 $4.15 $8.29
Premium $5.18 $4.40 $8.80
Diesel $6.32 $5.37 $10.74

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Westwood and Hoboken. The current time is 13:01:02.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.