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Trip from Hoboken, NJ to Jackson, NJ

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 59m

Distance

94 mi

151 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$16

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 25 min
4 AM
1h 51m ★
6 AM
1h 59m
8 AM
2h 16m
10 AM
2h 5m
12 PM
2h 4m
3 PM
2h 6m
5 PM
2h 16m
8 PM
1h 54m

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

city in Hudson County, New Jersey, United States

Hoboken, NJ

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township in Ocean County, New Jersey, United States

Jackson, NJ

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Trip Overview

The drive from Hoboken, NJ to Jackson, NJ covers 94 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 $15.58 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.

Midpoint

47 miles from Hoboken, NJ

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 59m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 59m. Total distance: 94 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 59m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile.

Drive Character

Expect a 1h 59m drive with frequent turns across 94 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 22 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.

Driving Effort 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Hoboken, NJ to Jackson, 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 Jackson, NJ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Willow Avenue
Newark Street
Observer Highway
Monroe Street
Jersey Avenue
14th Street Viaduct
New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension
I 95 South

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: Willow Avenue — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hoboken, NJ and Jackson, 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

17 mi · 19 min · New Jersey Turnpike
14

Take the exit slight right toward NJ 73: Mount Laurel, Camden

0.5 mi · 56 sec · NJ 73: Mount Laurel, Camden
15

Keep slight left to continue on NJ 73 South: Marlton, Atlantic City

0.4 mi · 46 sec · NJ 73 South: Marlton, Atlantic City
16

Merge slight left

0.5 mi · 42 sec
17

Continue straight

5.1 mi · 7 min
18

Continue straight

1.3 mi · 1 min
19

Continue straight

4.0 mi · 5 min
20

Take the exit slight right

482 ft · 19 sec
21

Turn left onto Jackson Road

2.7 mi · 5 min · Jackson Road
22

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 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 21 miles or 26m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 47 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 37m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Jackson, 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.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Hoboken, NJ

This is one driving day of about 94 miles and 1h 59m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 21 miles from Hoboken, NJ.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 47 mi from Hoboken, NJ · 59m into the drive

Downtown Trenton, NJ, NJ

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Trenton, NJ

47 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

Staten Island, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 21 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Trenton, NJ

Meal break

The midpoint is around 47 miles from Hoboken, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Jackson, NJ

The final approach into Jackson, 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

$15.58 one way

$31.17 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 33 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $17.07 $34.14
premium $4.93 $18.23 $36.46
diesel $5.61 $20.75 $41.51

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: 32.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 28.2 0 $9.87 $4.51
Efficient EV 23.5 0 $8.23 $3.76
EV Truck/SUV 37.6 0 $13.16 $6.02

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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Hoboken, NJ

Afternoon in Hoboken on Friday

Local time

12:47 PM

EDT

Current temp

49°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Jackson, NJ

Afternoon in Jackson on Friday

Local time

12:47 PM

EDT

Current temp

46°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

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 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 Jackson, NJ covers 94 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 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 $15.58 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 Jackson, 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 Jackson, NJ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

The route from Hoboken, NJ to Jackson, NJ does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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