Origin
Hoboken, NJ
Evening in Hoboken on Tuesday
Local time
8:50 PM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hoboken, NJ to Maple Shade, NJ
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Drive Time
1h 43m
Distance
82.9 mi
133 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$14
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 36m
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6 AM
1h 43m
8 AM
1h 59m
10 AM
1h 49m
12 PM
1h 47m
3 PM
1h 49m
5 PM
1h 58m
8 PM
1h 39m
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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Maple Shade, NJ
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Trip Overview
This 82.9-mile drive from Hoboken, NJ, to Maple Shade, NJ, is designed for a single day, taking approximately 1 hour and 43 minutes. You'll primarily be on the New Jersey Turnpike and its Newark Bay Extension, eventually transitioning to NJ 73. Given the short duration and focused highway profile, it's a straightforward trip without the need for an overnight stop. Budget around $14 for fuel for this journey. This route stays within the Northeast region, specifically within New Jersey, making it a convenient local excursion.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
41.5 miles from Hoboken, NJ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 52m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a highway-focused experience for 95% of this trip. The majority of your time will be spent on the New Jersey Turnpike, featuring a significant uninterrupted stretch of 69 miles. This means consistent speed and a direct path, characteristic of major toll roads. While the focus is on efficient travel, be prepared for the typical traffic patterns associated with a busy turnpike, especially during peak hours. The transition to NJ 73 will offer a slight change in road type as you near your destination.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 25 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 69 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on New Jersey Turnpike 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 0.8 miles in near Monroe Street.
Route Complexity
10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 18 significant decision points across 82.9 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
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 1.4 miles (I 78; NJTP / New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 18 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
0.8 mi into trip
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~3m in
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Monroe Street
Turn left onto Monroe Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
1.3 mi into trip
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~4m in
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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.
7
1.4 mi into trip
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~5m in
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I 78; NJTP / New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension
Keep slight right at fork onto I 78; NJTP / New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension toward NJTP: New Jersey Turnpike
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward NJTP: New Jersey Turnpike
7
9.3 mi into trip
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~13m in
Take the exit toward I 95 South, NJTP South: Trenton
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 I 95 South, NJTP South: Trenton
7
80 mi into trip
|
~1h 37m in
Keep slight right at fork toward NJ 73 North: Camden
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward NJ 73 North: Camden
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 Maple Shade, NJ, road signs point toward Njtp South: Trenton, Njtp South: Camden and Wilmington.
Njtp South: Trenton
9.3 mi in
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~13m
Njtp South: Camden
62.7 mi in
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~1h 17m
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via NJTP
Wilmington
62.7 mi in
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~1h 17m
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via NJTP
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| New Jersey Turnpike | 69 mi | 1h 20m |
| New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension | 7.9 mi | 8m |
| NJ 73 | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| NJ-73 | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| South Fellowship Road | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Willow Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Newark Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Jersey Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
New Jersey Turnpike
— 69 mi, about 1h 20m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hoboken, NJ and Maple Shade, NJ.
1
Start on 6th Street
97 ft
·
11 sec
·
6th Street
2
Turn left onto Willow Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
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Willow Avenue
3
Turn right onto Newark Street
0.2 mi
·
51 sec
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Newark Street
4
Continue on Observer Highway
0.1 mi
·
32 sec
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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
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Newark Street
Use the right lane.
7
Continue on Jersey Avenue
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
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Jersey Avenue
Use the straight / left lanes.
8
Turn right onto I 78; NJ 139
408 ft
·
5 sec
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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
52 mi
·
1 hr 1 min
·
New Jersey Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Keep slight left at fork onto NJTP
17 mi
·
19 min
·
New Jersey Turnpike
Toward NJTP South: Camden, Wilmington
14
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
55 sec
Exit 4
Toward NJ 73: Mount Laurel, Camden
15
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
Toward NJ 73 North: Camden
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
16
Merge onto NJ 73
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
NJ 73
Use the slight right lane.
17
Continue on NJ-73
0.6 mi
·
52 sec
·
NJ-73
18
Continue on NJ 73
0.5 mi
·
42 sec
·
NJ 73
19
Take the exit
480 ft
·
17 sec
20
At end of road, turn left onto CR 610
173 ft
·
6 sec
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Fox Meadow Drive
21
Continue on CR 610
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
South Fellowship Road
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
22
Turn slight right onto South Walnut Avenue
385 ft
·
19 sec
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South Walnut Avenue
23
Turn right onto Maple Heights Road
318 ft
·
16 sec
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Maple Heights Road
24
Turn right onto South Holly Avenue
0.1 mi
·
28 sec
·
South Holly Avenue
25
Arrive at destination
South Holly Avenue
Trip Plan
For this relatively short 1 hour and 43-minute drive, flexibility is your best asset. Consider departing earlier in the morning or later in the evening to minimize potential traffic delays on the New Jersey Turnpike. There are no specific recommended stops built into this route, so you can decide on breaks as needed. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially before embarking on the longest stretch of 69 miles on the turnpike, as services can be spaced out. A good tip for this particular route is to ensure your E-ZPass is active and properly mounted to streamline passage through tolls.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 41.5 miles from Hoboken, NJ, or about 52m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 69 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 80 miles or 1h 37m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 41.5 miles or 52m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 26m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Maple Shade, NJ than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Hoboken, NJ so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Hoboken, NJ
This is one driving day of about 82.9 miles and 1h 43m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Hoboken, NJ.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on New Jersey Turnpike for about 69 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 41.5 mi from Hoboken, NJ · 52m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
41 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 41.5 miles from Hoboken, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before New Jersey Turnpike if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 69 miles.
Arriving in Maple Shade, NJ
The final approach into Maple Shade, NJ usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Maple Shade, NJ.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$13.74 one way
$27.49 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
29 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $15.05 | $30.11 |
| premium | $4.93 | $16.08 | $32.15 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $18.30 | $36.61 |
Estimated Tolls: $10.77
New Jersey Turnpike
(76.9 mi)
$10.77
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$14
Tolls
$11
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$50–$75
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 29 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 24.9 | 0 | $8.70 | $3.98 |
| Efficient EV | 20.7 | 0 | $7.25 | $3.32 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 33.2 | 0 | $11.61 | $5.31 |
Gas CO2
29 kg
EV CO2
10 kg (66% 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
Maple Shade, NJ
Evening in Maple Shade on Tuesday
Local time
8:50 PM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
1 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 43m 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 Maple Shade, NJ covers 82.9 miles and takes about 1h 43m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are New Jersey Turnpike, New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension, NJ 73. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 41.5 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 $13.74 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 demanding drive. With 18 significant decision points across 82.9 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
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 1.4 miles (I 78; NJTP / New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Hoboken, NJ and Maple Shade, NJ, road signs point toward Njtp South: Trenton, Njtp South: Camden and Wilmington.
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