Origin
Fair Lawn, NJ
Afternoon in Fair Lawn on Saturday
Local time
1:05 PM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Fair Lawn, NJ to Hoboken, NJ
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
30m
Distance
19.1 mi
31 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 28m
★
6 AM
0h 30m
8 AM
0h 35m
10 AM
0h 32m
12 PM
0h 31m
3 PM
0h 32m
5 PM
0h 35m
8 PM
0h 29m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Fair Lawn, NJ
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Hoboken, NJ
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Trip Overview
Fair Lawn, NJ to Hoboken, NJ is 19.1 miles and takes about 30 minutes via NJ 3, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a quick trip entirely within New Jersey, connecting two points in the Northeast region. The drive offers a straightforward path, mostly utilizing major roadways. Given its short duration, it's ideal for a same-day excursion without needing overnight accommodation. Consider this route if you're looking for an efficient way to travel between these specific locations.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 30m. Total distance: 19.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
30m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (60%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This drive features a mixed profile, with about 60% of the journey on highways. You'll experience stretches on NJ 3, NJ 21, and McLean Boulevard, offering varied driving conditions. The longest uninterrupted stretch is 5.4 miles on NJ 3, which should feel like a typical highway segment. Expect a blend of faster-paced highway driving and potentially some more localized road segments as you approach your destination. The transition between these road types is gradual, making for a predictable driving experience.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
NJ 3 is the longest continuous segment at about 5.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in near CR 76 / Fair Lawn Avenue.
Driving Effort
10/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 15 decision points packed into just 19.1 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 30m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (CR 76 / Fair Lawn Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 9.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 9.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 15 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0.3 mi into trip
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~1m in
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CR 76 / Fair Lawn Avenue
At end of road, turn right onto CR 76 / Fair Lawn Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
9.3 mi into trip
|
~12m in
Take the exit toward NJ 3: Clifton, Lincoln Tunnel
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 9
Toward NJ 3: Clifton, Lincoln Tunnel
7
9.4 mi into trip
|
~12m in
Keep slight left at fork toward NJ 3 East: Lincoln Tunnel
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward NJ 3 East: Lincoln Tunnel
7
15.6 mi into trip
|
~20m in
Take the exit toward NJ 495 East: Lincoln Tunnel, Kennedy Boulevard
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / right lanes.
Toward NJ 495 East: Lincoln Tunnel, Kennedy Bou...
7
17 mi into trip
|
~22m in
Take the exit toward Weehawken, Hoboken, Ferries to New York City
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward Weehawken, Hoboken, Ferries to New York...
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Fair Lawn, NJ and Hoboken, NJ, road signs point toward Weehawken and Ferries To New York City.
Weehawken
17 mi in
|
~22m
Ferries To New York City
17 mi in
|
~22m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| NJ 3 | 5.4 mi | 6m |
| NJ 21 | 4.7 mi | 4m |
| McLean Boulevard | 3.4 mi | 5m |
| NJ 495 | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Garden Street | 0.7 mi | 2m |
| Park Avenue | 0.5 mi | 2m |
| Fair Lawn Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Boulevard East | 0.5 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
NJ 3
— 5.4 mi, about 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fair Lawn, NJ and Hoboken, NJ.
1
Start on 11th Street
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
11th Street
2
At end of road, turn right onto CR 76
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Fair Lawn Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
3
At end of road, turn left onto NJ 20
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
McLean Boulevard
4
Continue on NJ 20
0.8 mi
·
51 sec
·
McLean Boulevard
5
Merge onto US 46
0.4 mi
·
25 sec
·
US 46
6
Keep slight left at fork onto NJ 21
4.7 mi
·
4 min
·
NJ 21
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
368 ft
·
9 sec
Exit 9
Toward NJ 3: Clifton, Lincoln Tunnel
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight left at fork
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Toward NJ 3 East: Lincoln Tunnel
Use the slight left lane.
9
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
Toward NJ 3 East
10
Merge onto NJ 3
5.4 mi
·
6 min
·
NJ 3
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
Toward NJ 495 East: Lincoln Tunnel, Kennedy Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
12
Merge onto NJ 495
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
NJ 495
13
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
Toward Weehawken, Hoboken, Ferries to New York City
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Continue on South Marginal Highway
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
·
South Marginal Highway
15
Turn right onto Boulevard East
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Boulevard East
Use the left lane.
16
Continue on Park Avenue
0.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Park Avenue
Use the straight lane.
17
Turn left onto CR 670
269 ft
·
15 sec
·
14th Street
Use the left lane.
18
Turn right onto CR 673
0.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Garden Street
19
Turn right onto 6th Street
435 ft
·
20 sec
·
6th Street
20
Arrive at destination
6th Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.17 one way
$6.33 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $3.47 | $6.94 |
| premium | $4.93 | $3.70 | $7.41 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.22 | $8.43 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.7 | 0 | $2.01 | $0.92 |
| Efficient EV | 4.8 | 0 | $1.67 | $0.76 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.6 | 0 | $2.67 | $1.22 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Hoboken, NJ
Afternoon in Hoboken on Saturday
Local time
1:05 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
3 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
30m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Fair Lawn, NJ to Hoboken, NJ covers 19.1 miles and takes about 30m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are NJ 3, NJ 21, McLean Boulevard. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 9.5 miles from Fair Lawn, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.17 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a short but busy drive. With 15 decision points packed into just 19.1 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 30m.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (CR 76 / Fair Lawn Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 9.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 9.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Fair Lawn, NJ and Hoboken, NJ, road signs point toward Weehawken and Ferries To New York City.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park, Thomas Edison National Historical Park and Gateway National Recreation Area. There are 4 parks within detour distance of this route.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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