Trip from Hoboken, NJ to Ringwood, NJ

Drive Time

54m

Distance

35.1 mi

57 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 13 min

4 AM

0h 50m ★

6 AM

0h 54m

8 AM

1h 3m

10 AM

0h 58m

12 PM

0h 57m

3 PM

0h 58m

5 PM

1h 3m

8 PM

0h 52m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Hoboken, NJ

Garrison Gao

Trip Overview

If you are looking for a quick getaway from Hoboken, NJ, to Ringwood, NJ, this 35.1-mile journey is an ideal day trip. Spanning approximately 54 minutes, the route is straightforward and efficient, making it a perfect choice for those who prefer to keep travel time to a minimum. You will spend roughly $6 in fuel, keeping the excursion very budget-friendly. Because the drive is short, there is no need to consider an overnight stay; it is designed for a simple, round-trip outing. Both locations sit within the Northeast region of New Jersey, ensuring a consistent travel experience as you head north. This trip is a practical option if you want to swap the city atmosphere for the more northern reaches of the state without spending hours behind the wheel.

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

17.6 miles from Hoboken, NJ

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 26m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a highway-focused drive, as 75% of your trip is spent on major thoroughfares. You will navigate a transition from the urban density surrounding Hoboken onto NJ 3, which features the route’s longest uninterrupted stretch of 10.2 miles. As you progress, the road dynamic shifts from these fast-paced highway segments onto NJ 23 and eventually Ringwood Avenue. The path balances high-speed transit with the inevitable shift toward local roads as you approach your destination. While the initial portion offers a steady, fast-moving experience, the final miles require a more attentive pace as you exit the highway system and transition into the local infrastructure of Ringwood.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 29 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 10.2 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on NJ 3 and NJ 23. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.6 miles in.

Route Complexity 10/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

This is a demanding drive. With 25 significant decision points across 35.1 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 1.6 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 1.6 miles (Boulevard East): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 25 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

1.6 mi into trip | ~6m in

Turn right

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.

1.6 mi into trip | ~6m in | Boulevard East

Turn left onto Boulevard East

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.

3.5 mi into trip | ~9m in

Keep slight left at fork toward NJ 3 West: Clifton

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes. Toward NJ 3 West: Clifton

27.1 mi into trip | ~37m in

Take the exit toward CR 511, CR 511 Alt: Wanaque, Pompton Lakes

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the right lane. Exit 55 Toward CR 511, CR 511 Alt: Wanaque, Pompton Lak...

27.3 mi into trip | ~38m in

Keep slight right at fork toward Wanaque

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane. Toward Wanaque

Towns Along This Route

Between Hoboken, NJ and Ringwood, NJ, road signs point toward Butler, Cr 511, Cr 511 Alt: Wanaque, Pompton Lakes and Wanaque.

Butler

17.4 mi in | ~25m

Cr 511

27.1 mi in | ~37m

Cr 511 Alt: Wanaque

27.1 mi in | ~37m

Pompton Lakes

27.1 mi in | ~37m

Wanaque

27.3 mi in | ~38m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
NJ 3	10.2 mi	12m
NJ 23	7.2 mi	8m
Ringwood Avenue	3.9 mi	7m
US 46	3.7 mi	4m
Greenwood Lake Turnpike	2.6 mi	3m
I 287	1.8 mi	2m
NJ 495	1 mi	1m
Skylands Road	0.8 mi	3m

Longest stretch: NJ 3 — 10.2 mi, about 12m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hoboken, NJ and Ringwood, NJ.

Start on 6th Street

361 ft · 21 sec · 6th Street

Turn right onto Clinton Street

0.5 mi · 2 min · Clinton Street

Turn right onto 12th Street

272 ft · 19 sec · 12th Street

Turn left onto Willow Avenue

0.8 mi · 2 min · Willow Avenue

Use the left lane.

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 30 sec

Toward Lincoln Tunnel

Turn right

72 ft · 10 sec

Use the right lane.

Turn left onto Boulevard East

0.3 mi · 37 sec · Boulevard East

Use the straight lane.

Turn left onto North Marginal Highway

0.2 mi · 17 sec · North Marginal Highway

Use the left lane.

Take the ramp

0.1 mi · 14 sec

Toward NJ 495 West

Merge onto NJ 495

1.0 mi · 1 min · NJ 495

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 29 sec

Toward NJ 3 West: Secaucus Use the slight right lane.

Keep slight left at fork

453 ft · 7 sec

Toward NJ 3 West: Clifton Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

Merge onto NJ 3

10 mi · 12 min · NJ 3

Use the none lane.

Merge onto US 46

3.7 mi · 4 min · US 46

Use the none lane.

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 28 sec

Toward I 80 West, NJ 23 North: Delaware Water Gap, Butler

Merge onto NJ 23

4.6 mi · 5 min · NJ 23

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on NJ 23

2.6 mi · 3 min · NJ 23

Use the none lane.

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 54 sec

Toward I 287 North: Mahwah

Merge onto I 287

1.8 mi · 2 min · I 287

Use the none lane.

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 30 sec

Exit 55 Toward CR 511, CR 511 Alt: Wanaque, Pompton Lakes Use the right lane.

Keep slight right at fork

213 ft · 7 sec

Toward Wanaque Use the right lane.

Turn right onto CR 511 ALT

3.9 mi · 7 min · Ringwood Avenue

Use the none lane.

Continue on CR 511

2.6 mi · 3 min · Greenwood Lake Turnpike

Use the none lane.

Turn right onto Skylands Road

0.8 mi · 3 min · Skylands Road

Turn left onto Mohawk Trail

219 ft · 10 sec · Mohawk Trail

Turn right onto Cupsaw Drive

0.2 mi · 38 sec · Cupsaw Drive

Turn right onto Glen Road

0.2 mi · 43 sec · Glen Road

Turn left onto Stetson Road

17 ft · 0 sec · Stetson Road

Arrive at destination

Stetson Road

Trip Plan

Since this is a compact 35.1-mile drive, you have plenty of flexibility regarding your departure time. You can easily complete the entire trip without needing any mid-way stops, as the 54-minute duration is manageable in a single push. To make the most of your day, try to avoid peak commuting hours on NJ 3, as the highway-heavy nature of the route means traffic can fluctuate significantly. Given the low $6 fuel cost, you won't need to stress about budgeting for gas or planning complex refueling stops along the way. Your best strategy is to keep a steady pace once you hit NJ 23, as this will help you maintain momentum before turning onto Ringwood Avenue for the final leg of your journey.

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 17.6 miles from Hoboken, NJ, or about 26m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 10.2 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 35.1 miles or 54m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 17.6 miles or 26m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 43m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Ringwood, NJ than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Hoboken, NJ so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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 35.1 miles and 54m.

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 NJ 3 for about 10.2 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 17.6 mi from Hoboken, NJ · 26m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Ramapo, NY

18 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

Ramapo, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 35.1 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Ramapo, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 17.6 miles from Hoboken, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Ringwood, NJ

The final approach into Ringwood, 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 Ringwood, 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

$5.81 one way

$11.62 round trip

$4.20/gal 25.4 MPG avg 12 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.60	$6.36	$12.71
premium	$4.92	$6.80	$13.60
diesel	$5.64	$7.80	$15.60

Estimated Tolls: $0.18

Greenwood Lake Turnpike (2.6 mi) $0.18

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

Tolls

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$31–$56

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 12.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	10.5	$3.69	$1.68
Efficient EV	8.8	$3.07	$1.40
EV Truck/SUV	14	$4.91	$2.25

Gas CO2

12 kg

EV CO2

4 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.

Forecast data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Hoboken, NJ

Evening in Hoboken on Sunday

Local time

8:24 PM

EDT

Current temp

61°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Ringwood, NJ

Evening in Ringwood on Sunday

Local time

8:24 PM

EDT

Current temp

55°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Along the Route

59°F

Ramapo, NY

18 mi in

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

6 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

54m 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 Ringwood, NJ covers 35.1 miles and takes about 54m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are NJ 3, NJ 23, Ringwood Avenue. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 17.6 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 $5.81 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.

Between Hoboken, NJ and Ringwood, NJ, road signs point toward Butler, Cr 511, Cr 511 Alt: Wanaque, Pompton Lakes and Wanaque.

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