Drive Time
46m
Distance
26.2 mi
42 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
Photo: Garrison Gao
The drive from Pompton Lakes, NJ to Hoboken, NJ covers 26.2 miles and takes about 46m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Lakeside Avenue, Wanaque Avenue, Paterson-Hamburg Turnpike for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.34 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
13.1 miles from Pompton Lakes, NJ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 23m into the drive .
Expect a 46m drive with frequent turns across 26.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
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.
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Pompton Lakes, NJ to Hoboken, NJ is easy. At 46m 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 Pompton Lakes, NJ to Hoboken, NJ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Lakeside Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Wanaque Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Paterson-Hamburg Turnpike | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Newark-Pompton Turnpike | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 80 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 46 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| NJ 495 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Weehawken | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Pompton Lakes, NJ and Hoboken, NJ.
Start on the route
Turn left onto Lakeside Avenue
Turn sharp left onto Wanaque Avenue
Keep slight right to continue on Wanaque Avenue
Turn slight right onto Paterson-Hamburg Turnpike
Turn left onto Newark-Pompton Turnpike
Continue straight
Keep slight left
Take the exit slight left toward I 80 East, US 46 East: New York, Clifton
Keep slight right to continue on US 46 East: Clifton
Merge slight right
Continue straight
Turn slight left
Take the exit slight right toward NJ 495 East: Lincoln Tunnel, Kennedy Boulevard
Merge slight right
Take the exit slight right toward Weehawken, Hoboken, Ferries to New York City
Continue on South Marginal Highway
Turn right onto Boulevard East
Continue on Park Avenue
Turn left onto 14th Street
Turn right onto Garden Street
Turn right onto 6th Street
Arrive at your destination
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.
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 26.2 miles or 46m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 13.1 miles or 23m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 39m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Hoboken, NJ than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Pompton Lakes, 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 Pompton Lakes, NJ
This is one driving day of about 26.2 miles and 46m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 13.1 mi from Pompton Lakes, NJ · 23m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
13 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.
A short stop after about 26.2 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 13.1 miles from Pompton Lakes, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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.
Regular Gas
$4.34 one way
$8.67 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $4.74 | $9.49 |
| premium | $4.92 | $5.08 | $10.15 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $5.82 | $11.64 |
Estimated Tolls: $16.00
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
$4
Tolls
$16
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$45–$70
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.9 | 0 | $2.75 | $1.26 |
| Efficient EV | 6.6 | 0 | $2.29 | $1.05 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.5 | 0 | $3.67 | $1.68 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Night in Pompton Lakes on Saturday
Local time
11:25 PM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Night in Hoboken on Saturday
Local time
11:25 PM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
61°F
New York City, NY
13 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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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