Origin
Mantua, NJ
Night in Mantua on Sunday
Local time
9:34 PM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Mantua, NJ to Hoboken, NJ
Drive Time
1h 54m
Distance
98.2 mi
158 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 46m
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6 AM
1h 55m
8 AM
2h 11m
10 AM
2h 1m
12 PM
1h 59m
3 PM
2h 1m
5 PM
2h 11m
8 PM
1h 50m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Mantua, NJ
Garrison Gao
Hoboken, NJ
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Trip Overview
The drive from Mantua, NJ to Hoboken, NJ covers 98.2 miles and takes about 1h 54m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Mantua Pike, South Broad Street, Edith Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $16.25 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
49.1 miles from Mantua, NJ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 57m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 54m drive with frequent turns across 98.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 28 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Mantua Pike 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 Mantua, NJ to Hoboken, NJ is easy. At 1h 54m 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 Mantua, NJ to Hoboken, NJ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Mantua Pike | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South Broad Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Edith Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Washington Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Broadway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 295 North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| NJ 73 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| NJTP | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Mantua Pike
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mantua, NJ and Hoboken, NJ.
1
Start on the route
66 ft
·
10 sec
·
the route
2
Turn right onto Mantua Pike
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Mantua Pike
3
Continue on South Broad Street
1.3 mi
·
3 min
·
South Broad Street
4
Turn right onto Edith Avenue
236 ft
·
10 sec
·
Edith Avenue
5
Turn left onto Washington Avenue
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
Washington Avenue
6
Continue on Broadway
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
Broadway
7
At the end of the road, turn left onto Broadway
0.5 mi
·
45 sec
·
Broadway
8
Take the ramp slight right toward I 295 North: Walt Whitman Bridge
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
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I 295 North: Walt Whitman Bridge
9
Merge slight left
12 mi
·
14 min
10
Take the exit slight right toward NJ 73 South: Berlin
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
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NJ 73 South: Berlin
11
Merge slight left
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
12
Take the exit slight right toward NJTP: New Jersey Turnpike
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
NJTP: New Jersey Turnpike
13
Keep slight left to continue on NJTP North: New York
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
NJTP North: New York
14
Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike
15 mi
·
16 min
·
New Jersey Turnpike
15
Keep slight right to continue on New Jersey Turnpike
55 mi
·
1 hr 4 min
·
New Jersey Turnpike
16
Take the exit slight right toward I 78, US 1, US 9: Newark Airport, Holland Tunnel
0.1 mi
·
9 sec
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I 78, US 1, US 9: Newark Airport, Holland Tunnel
17
Keep slight left to continue on I 78 East: Bayonne, Jersey City, Holland Tunnel
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
I 78 East: Bayonne, Jersey City, Holland Tunnel
18
Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension
5.1 mi
·
7 min
·
New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension
19
Continue on New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension
2.3 mi
·
2 min
·
New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension
20
Turn left onto Jersey Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Jersey Avenue
21
Turn left onto Jackson Street
374 ft
·
20 sec
·
Jackson Street
22
Turn right onto Observer Highway
0.2 mi
·
40 sec
·
Observer Highway
23
Continue on Newark Street
0.2 mi
·
45 sec
·
Newark Street
24
Turn left onto Clinton Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Clinton Street
25
Turn right onto 5th Street
525 ft
·
30 sec
·
5th Street
26
Turn left onto Park Avenue
472 ft
·
25 sec
·
Park Avenue
27
Turn left onto 6th Street
167 ft
·
7 sec
·
6th Street
28
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 49.1 miles from Mantua, NJ, or about 57m 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 33m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 49.1 miles or 57m 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 34m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Hoboken, NJ than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Mantua, 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 Mantua, NJ
This is one driving day of about 98.2 miles and 1h 54m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Mantua, 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 49.1 mi from Mantua, NJ · 57m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
49 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 49.1 miles from Mantua, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Hoboken, NJ
The final approach into Hoboken, 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 Hoboken, 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
$16.25 one way
$32.50 round trip
$4.20/gal
25.4 MPG avg
34 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $17.78 | $35.56 |
| premium | $4.92 | $19.03 | $38.06 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $21.82 | $43.63 |
Estimated Tolls: $16.00
Holland Tunnel
$16.00
New Jersey Turnpike
$0.00
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
$16
Tolls
$16
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$57–$82
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 34.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 29.5 | 0 | $10.31 | $4.71 |
| Efficient EV | 24.6 | 0 | $8.59 | $3.93 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 39.3 | 0 | $13.75 | $6.28 |
Gas CO2
34 kg
EV CO2
11 kg (68% 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
Hoboken, NJ
Night in Hoboken on Sunday
Local time
9:34 PM
EDT
Current temp
61°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
2 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 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 Mantua, NJ to Hoboken, NJ covers 98.2 miles and takes about 1h 54m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Mantua Pike, South Broad Street, Edith Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 49.1 miles from Mantua, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $16.25 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 Mantua, NJ to Hoboken, NJ is easy. At 1h 54m 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 Mantua, NJ to Hoboken, NJ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Mantua, NJ to Hoboken, NJ does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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