Origin
Hoboken, NJ
Morning in Hoboken on Monday
Local time
9:27 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hoboken, NJ to Red Bank, NJ
Drive Time
1h 59m
Distance
95.7 mi
154 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$16
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 51m
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6 AM
2h 0m
8 AM
2h 17m
10 AM
2h 6m
12 PM
2h 4m
3 PM
2h 7m
5 PM
2h 16m
8 PM
1h 55m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hoboken, NJ
Garrison Gao
Red Bank, NJ
David Kanigan
Trip Overview
The drive from Hoboken, NJ to Red Bank, NJ covers 95.7 miles and takes about 1h 59m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Willow Avenue, Newark Street, Observer Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $15.84 one way before food or hotel costs.
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
47.9 miles from Hoboken, NJ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 59m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 59m drive with frequent turns across 95.7 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 33 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Willow Avenue is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Hoboken, NJ to Red Bank, NJ is easy. At 1h 59m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Hoboken, NJ to Red Bank, NJ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Willow Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Newark Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Observer Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Monroe Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Jersey Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| 14th Street Viaduct | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 95 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Willow Avenue
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hoboken, NJ and Red Bank, NJ.
1
Start on 6th Street
98 ft
·
12 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
243 ft
·
14 sec
·
Monroe Street
6
Turn right onto Newark Street
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
Newark Street
7
Continue on Jersey Avenue
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
Jersey Avenue
8
Turn right onto 14th Street Viaduct
410 ft
·
5 sec
·
14th Street Viaduct
9
Keep slight right to continue on New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension
7.9 mi
·
8 min
·
New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension
10
Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South, NJTP South: Trenton
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
I 95 South, NJTP South: Trenton
11
Keep slight left
0.6 mi
·
49 sec
12
Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike
52 mi
·
1 hr 1 min
·
New Jersey Turnpike
13
Keep slight left to continue on New Jersey Turnpike
25 mi
·
29 min
·
New Jersey Turnpike
14
Take the exit slight right toward NJ 168: Camden, Atlantic City Expressway
0.4 mi
·
41 sec
·
NJ 168: Camden, Atlantic City Expressway
15
Keep slight right to continue on NJ 168 North: Camden, Philadelphia
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
NJ 168 North: Camden, Philadelphia
16
Turn straight onto Black Horse Pike
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Black Horse Pike
17
Turn left onto West Kings Highway
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
West Kings Highway
18
At the end of the road, turn left onto Crescent Boulevard
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
·
Crescent Boulevard
19
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Crescent Boulevard
217 ft
·
3 sec
·
Crescent Boulevard
20
Exit the roundabout onto Crescent Boulevard
128 ft
·
2 sec
·
Crescent Boulevard
21
Turn straight onto Brooklawn Circle
243 ft
·
10 sec
·
Brooklawn Circle
22
Turn right onto Crescent Boulevard
98 ft
·
1 sec
·
Crescent Boulevard
23
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward New Broadway
289 ft
·
10 sec
·
New Broadway
24
Exit the roundabout onto New Broadway
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
·
New Broadway
25
Continue on Gateway Boulevard
0.3 mi
·
21 sec
·
Gateway Boulevard
26
Turn straight onto Crown Point Road
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Crown Point Road
27
Take the exit straight toward US 130 South: Delaware Memorial Bridge, Delaware
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
US 130 South: Delaware Memorial Bridge, Delaware
28
Keep slight right to continue on CR 642: National Park
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
CR 642: National Park
29
Turn slight right onto Hessian Avenue
0.6 mi
·
59 sec
·
Hessian Avenue
30
Turn right onto Red Bank Avenue
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Red Bank Avenue
31
Turn right onto 5th Street
233 ft
·
12 sec
·
5th Street
32
Turn right onto Division Street
98 ft
·
4 sec
·
Division Street
33
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
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 47.9 miles from Hoboken, NJ, or about 59m into the drive.
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 40m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 47.9 miles or 59m 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 38m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Red Bank, 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 95.7 miles and 1h 59m.
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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 47.9 mi from Hoboken, NJ · 59m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
48 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 47.9 miles from Hoboken, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Red Bank, NJ
The final approach into Red Bank, 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 Red Bank, 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
$15.84 one way
$31.67 round trip
$4.20/gal
25.4 MPG avg
34 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $17.33 | $34.66 |
| premium | $4.92 | $18.54 | $37.09 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $21.26 | $42.52 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$16
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$41–$66
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 33.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 28.7 | 0 | $10.05 | $4.59 |
| Efficient EV | 23.9 | 0 | $8.37 | $3.83 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 38.3 | 0 | $13.40 | $6.12 |
Gas CO2
33 kg
EV CO2
11 kg (67% 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
Red Bank, NJ
Morning in Red Bank on Monday
Local time
9:27 AM
EDT
Current temp
80°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
19 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
1h 59m 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 Red Bank, NJ covers 95.7 miles and takes about 1h 59m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Willow Avenue, Newark Street, Observer Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 47.9 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 $15.84 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.
The drive from Hoboken, NJ to Red Bank, NJ is easy. At 1h 59m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Hoboken, NJ to Red Bank, NJ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Hoboken, NJ to Red Bank, NJ does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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