Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
42m
Distance
29.6 mi
48 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Florham Park, NJ
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Hoboken, NJ
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This relatively short 29.6-mile drive from Florham Park to Hoboken, New Jersey, can be completed in about 42 minutes, making it an easy day trip. With a fuel cost estimated at $5, it's an economical option for getting between these two points within the Northeast region. The route is heavily highway-focused, accounting for 90% of the journey, so expect a straightforward travel experience. You'll primarily be on the Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway and the New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension. Given its brevity, this trip doesn't require an overnight stay and offers a quick transit through urban and suburban New Jersey.
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 42m. Total distance: 29.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
42m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (90%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Primarily a highway-focused drive, this 29.6-mile route leans heavily into its 90% highway share. Expect consistent speeds and limited interaction with local traffic for most of the journey. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 8.3 miles on the Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway, offering a good period of steady driving. You'll transition between the Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway and the New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension, both of which are designed for efficient, high-speed travel. The character remains predominantly that of an interstate commute, designed for getting you from point A to point B with minimal fuss.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway and New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 2.2 miles in.
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 20 decision points packed into just 29.6 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 42m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 2.2 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 10.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 10.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Take the ramp toward NJ 24 East: Springfield
Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight left at fork toward I 78 East: Holland Tunnel, New York City, Newark
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight right at fork toward I 78 East Local: Newark
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward I 78 East: Holland Tunnel, New York City
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Take the exit toward NJTP, I 95, US 1-9, NJ 21, US 22: Port Newark
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Florham Park, NJ and Hoboken, NJ, road signs point toward New York City, Newark and Njtp.
New York City
Newark
Njtp
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway | 8.3 mi | 9m |
| New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension | 8.2 mi | 11m |
| NJ 24 | 7.9 mi | 9m |
| Columbia Turnpike | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| Jersey Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Clinton Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Newark Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Observer Highway | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Florham Park, NJ and Hoboken, NJ.
Start on this road
Turn right onto CR 609
Turn right onto CR 510
Take the ramp
Merge onto NJ 24
Keep slight left at fork
Keep slight right at fork
Merge onto I 78
Take the exit
Merge onto I 78
Take the exit
Merge onto I 78
Keep slight left at fork onto I 78; NJTP
Continue on I 78; NJTP
Turn left onto Jersey Avenue
Turn left onto Jackson Street
Turn right onto Observer Highway
Continue on Newark Street
Turn left onto Clinton Street
Turn right onto 5th Street
Turn left onto CR 677
Turn left onto 6th Street
Arrive at destination
Regular Gas
$4.91 one way
$9.81 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $5.37 | $10.75 |
| premium | $4.93 | $5.74 | $11.48 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.54 | $13.07 |
Estimated Tolls: $1.31
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Tolls
$1
Total
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.9 | 0 | $3.11 | $1.42 |
| Efficient EV | 7.4 | 0 | $2.59 | $1.18 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.8 | 0 | $4.14 | $1.89 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Morning in Florham Park on Friday
Local time
11:36 AM
EDT
Current temp
65°F
Chance Rain Showers
Destination
Morning in Hoboken on Friday
Local time
11:36 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
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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