Origin
Hoboken, NJ
Morning in Hoboken on Wednesday
Local time
6:33 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hoboken, NJ to Tenafly, NJ
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
27m
Distance
14.9 mi
24 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 25m
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6 AM
0h 28m
8 AM
0h 33m
10 AM
0h 30m
12 PM
0h 29m
3 PM
0h 30m
5 PM
0h 32m
8 PM
0h 26m
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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Tenafly, NJ
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Trip Overview
The drive from Hoboken, NJ to Tenafly, NJ covers 14.9 miles and takes about 27m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on River Road, East Clinton Avenue, Port Imperial Boulevard for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 4.6 miles on River Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.47 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
7.5 miles from Hoboken, NJ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 15m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a 27m drive with frequent turns across 14.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
River Road is the longest continuous segment at about 4.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Clinton Street.
Route Complexity
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 14.9 miles you will encounter 9 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 0.1 miles (Clinton Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles (Willow Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.2 miles (19th Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Clinton Street
Turn right onto Clinton Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.7 mi into trip
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~2m in
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Willow Avenue
Turn left onto Willow Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
1.2 mi into trip
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~5m in
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19th Street
Turn right onto 19th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
1.4 mi into trip
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~5m in
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Waterfront Terrace
Turn left onto Waterfront Terrace
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
12.7 mi into trip
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~24m in
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CR 72 / East Clinton Avenue
Turn left onto CR 72 / East Clinton Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| River Road | 4.6 mi | 7m |
| East Clinton Avenue | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| Port Imperial Boulevard | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| Hudson Terrace | 2 mi | 3m |
| Sylvan Avenue | 2 mi | 3m |
| Willow Avenue | 0.6 mi | 2m |
| Clinton Street | 0.5 mi | 2m |
| Waterfront Terrace | 0.3 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
River Road
— 4.6 mi, about 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hoboken, NJ and Tenafly, NJ.
1
Start on 6th Street
361 ft
·
21 sec
·
6th Street
2
Turn right onto Clinton Street
0.5 mi
·
2 min
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Clinton Street
3
Turn right onto 12th Street
272 ft
·
19 sec
·
12th Street
4
Turn left onto Willow Avenue
0.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Willow Avenue
Use the left lane.
5
Turn right onto 19th Street
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
19th Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Turn left onto Waterfront Terrace
0.3 mi
·
1 min
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Waterfront Terrace
Use the left lane.
7
Continue on Port Imperial Boulevard
2.1 mi
·
3 min
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Port Imperial Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
Continue on CR 505
4.6 mi
·
7 min
·
River Road
Use the left / slight left / straight / right lanes.
9
Continue on CR 505
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
·
Main Street
10
Continue on CR 505
2.0 mi
·
3 min
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Hudson Terrace
11
Turn left onto Sherwood Avenue
428 ft
·
19 sec
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Sherwood Avenue
12
Turn right onto US 9W
2.0 mi
·
3 min
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Sylvan Avenue
13
Turn left onto CR 72
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
East Clinton Avenue
Use the left lane.
14
Turn right onto CR 501
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
County Road
Use the right lane.
15
Arrive at destination
CR 501
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 7.5 miles from Hoboken, NJ, or about 15m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 4.6 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 14.9 miles or 27m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 7.5 miles or 15m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 24m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Tenafly, 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 14.9 miles and 27m.
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 River Road for about 4.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 7.5 mi from Hoboken, NJ · 15m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
7 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 14.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 7.5 miles from Hoboken, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Tenafly, NJ
The final approach into Tenafly, 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 Tenafly, 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
$2.47 one way
$4.94 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $2.71 | $5.41 |
| premium | $4.93 | $2.89 | $5.78 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.29 | $6.58 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$2
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$27–$52
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.5 | 0 | $1.56 | $0.72 |
| Efficient EV | 3.7 | 0 | $1.30 | $0.60 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6 | 0 | $2.09 | $0.95 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
Tenafly, NJ
Morning in Tenafly on Wednesday
Local time
6:33 AM
EDT
Current temp
78°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
17 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
27m 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 Tenafly, NJ covers 14.9 miles and takes about 27m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are River Road, East Clinton Avenue, Port Imperial Boulevard. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 7.5 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 $2.47 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 14.9 miles you will encounter 9 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 0.1 miles (Clinton Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles (Willow Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.2 miles (19th Street): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Hoboken, NJ to Tenafly, NJ does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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