Origin
Hoboken, NJ
Afternoon in Hoboken on Friday
Local time
1:19 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Hoboken, NJ to Lawrence, NJ
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 15m
Distance
53.3 mi
86 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 10m
★
6 AM
1h 16m
8 AM
1h 28m
10 AM
1h 20m
12 PM
1h 19m
3 PM
1h 20m
5 PM
1h 27m
8 PM
1h 12m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hoboken, NJ
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Lawrence, NJ
James Kampeis
Trip Overview
The drive from Hoboken, NJ to Lawrence, NJ covers 53.3 miles and takes about 1h 15m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on New Jersey Turnpike, US 1, New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 19.8 miles on New Jersey Turnpike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.84 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 15m. Total distance: 53.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 15m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (87%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 15m highway drive covering 53.3 miles, with most of the trip on New Jersey Turnpike and US 1. The longest continuous stretch is about 19.8 miles on New Jersey Turnpike.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 32 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
New Jersey Turnpike is the longest continuous segment at about 19.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on New Jersey Turnpike and US 1. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.8 miles in near Monroe Street.
Driving Effort
10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 53.3 miles you will encounter 25 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.8 miles (Monroe Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.3 miles (I 78; NJ 139 / 14th Street Viaduct): Lane positioning matters here; at 30.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 25 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
0.8 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
Monroe Street
Turn left onto Monroe Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
1.3 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
I 78; NJ 139 / 14th Street Viaduct
Turn right onto I 78; NJ 139 / 14th Street Viaduct
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
8
30.4 mi into trip
|
~39m in
Take the exit toward NJ 18 East, US 1 East: New Brunswick
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 9
Toward NJ 18 East, US 1 East: New Brunswick
8
31.1 mi into trip
|
~41m in
Keep slight right at fork toward NJ 18 North: New Brunswick, Rutgers University
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward NJ 18 North: New Brunswick, Rutgers Univ...
8
51.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 11m in
Keep slight right at fork toward CR 533 South: Quaker Bridge Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward CR 533 South: Quaker Bridge Road
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Hoboken, NJ and Lawrence, NJ, road signs point toward Njtp South: Trenton, Rutgers University and Trenton.
Njtp South: Trenton
9.3 mi in
|
~13m
Rutgers University
31.1 mi in
|
~41m
Trenton
31.8 mi in
|
~42m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| New Jersey Turnpike | 19.8 mi | 23m |
| US 1 | 18.3 mi | 25m |
| New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension | 7.9 mi | 8m |
| Quaker Bridge Road | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Lawrence Station Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Willow Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| State Route 18 | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Newark Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
New Jersey Turnpike
— 19.8 mi, about 23m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hoboken, NJ and Lawrence, NJ.
1
Start on 6th Street
97 ft
·
11 sec
·
6th Street
2
Turn left onto Willow Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Willow Avenue
3
Turn right onto Newark Street
0.2 mi
·
51 sec
·
Newark Street
4
Continue on Observer Highway
0.1 mi
·
32 sec
·
Observer Highway
5
Turn left onto Monroe Street
241 ft
·
14 sec
·
Monroe Street
Use the left lane.
6
Turn right onto Newark Street
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
Newark Street
Use the right lane.
7
Continue on Jersey Avenue
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
Jersey Avenue
Use the straight / left lanes.
8
Turn right onto I 78; NJ 139
408 ft
·
5 sec
·
14th Street Viaduct
Use the right lane.
9
Keep slight right at fork onto I 78; NJTP
7.9 mi
·
8 min
·
New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension
Toward NJTP: New Jersey Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 95 South, NJTP South: Trenton
Use the straight / right lanes.
11
Keep slight left at fork
0.6 mi
·
49 sec
12
Merge onto I 95
20 mi
·
23 min
·
New Jersey Turnpike
13
Take the exit
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Exit 9
Toward NJ 18 East, US 1 East: New Brunswick
Use the slight right lane.
14
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Toward NJ 18 North: New Brunswick, Rutgers University
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Keep slight left at fork
323 ft
·
7 sec
Toward NJ 18 North: New Brunswick, Rutgers University
16
Merge onto NJ 18; CR 527
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
·
State Route 18
17
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
1 min
Toward US 1 South: Princeton, Trenton
18
Merge onto US 1
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
US 1
Use the straight / right lanes.
19
Continue on US 1
0.1 mi
·
9 sec
·
US 1
Use the straight / right lanes.
20
Keep slight left at fork onto US 1
276 ft
·
4 sec
·
US 1
Use the straight / right lanes.
21
Keep slight left at fork onto US 1
387 ft
·
6 sec
·
US 1
22
Keep slight left at fork onto US 1
3.6 mi
·
5 min
·
US 1
23
Continue on US 1
12 mi
·
17 min
·
US 1
Use the straight lane.
24
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
12 sec
25
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
22 sec
Use the straight lane.
26
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
27
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
44 sec
Toward CR 533 South: Quaker Bridge Road
Use the right lane.
28
Turn slight right onto CR 533
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Quaker Bridge Road
29
Turn right onto CR 608
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Lawrence Station Road
30
Turn right onto Fountayne Boulevard
145 ft
·
10 sec
·
Fountayne Boulevard
31
Continue on Fountayne Boulevard
116 ft
·
11 sec
·
Fountayne Boulevard
32
Arrive at destination
Fountayne Boulevard
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 26.6 mi from Hoboken, NJ · 35m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
27 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 26.6 miles from Hoboken, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Lawrence, NJ
The final approach into Lawrence, NJ usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.84 one way
$17.67 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
19 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $9.68 | $19.36 |
| premium | $4.93 | $10.34 | $20.67 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.77 | $23.54 |
Estimated Tolls: $3.89
New Jersey Turnpike
(27.8 mi)
$3.89
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Tolls
$4
Total
$13
Estimated CO2 emission: 18.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 16 | 0 | $5.60 | $2.56 |
| Efficient EV | 13.3 | 0 | $4.66 | $2.13 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 21.3 | 0 | $7.46 | $3.41 |
Gas CO2
19 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (68% 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
Lawrence, NJ
Afternoon in Lawrence on Friday
Local time
1:19 PM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
63°F
Edison, NJ
27 mi in
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 cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 15m 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 Hoboken, NJ to Lawrence, NJ covers 53.3 miles and takes about 1h 15m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are New Jersey Turnpike, US 1, New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 26.6 miles from Hoboken, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $8.84 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 53.3 miles you will encounter 25 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.8 miles (Monroe Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.3 miles (I 78; NJ 139 / 14th Street Viaduct): Lane positioning matters here; at 30.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Hoboken, NJ and Lawrence, NJ, road signs point toward Njtp South: Trenton, Rutgers University and Trenton.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Thomas Edison National Historical Park, Gateway National Recreation Area and Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park. 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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