Origin
Princeton Meadows, NJ
Afternoon in Princeton Meadows on Friday
Local time
3:50 PM
EDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Princeton Meadows, NJ to Hoboken, NJ
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 6m
Distance
48.2 mi
78 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 1m
★
6 AM
1h 6m
8 AM
1h 17m
10 AM
1h 10m
12 PM
1h 9m
3 PM
1h 10m
5 PM
1h 16m
8 PM
1h 3m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Princeton Meadows, NJ
Mohan Nannapaneni
Hoboken, NJ
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Trip Overview
The drive from Princeton Meadows, NJ to Hoboken, NJ covers 48.2 miles and takes about 1h 6m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Hunters Glen Drive, Tamarron Drive, Plainsboro Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.99 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 6m. Total distance: 48.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 6m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 6m drive with frequent turns across 48.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 27 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Hunters Glen Drive 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 Princeton Meadows, NJ to Hoboken, NJ is easy. At 1h 6m 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 Princeton Meadows, NJ to Hoboken, NJ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Hunters Glen Drive | — | — |
| Tamarron Drive | — | — |
| Plainsboro Road | — | — |
| Scotts Corner Road | — | — |
| Dey Road | — | — |
| NJ 32 East | — | — |
| Forsgate Drive | — | — |
| I 95 | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Hunters Glen Drive
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Princeton Meadows, NJ and Hoboken, NJ.
1
Start on the route
285 ft
·
26 sec
·
the route
2
Turn left
157 ft
·
16 sec
3
At the end of the road, turn left onto Hunters Glen Drive
272 ft
·
12 sec
·
Hunters Glen Drive
4
Continue on Tamarron Drive
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Tamarron Drive
5
Turn left onto Plainsboro Road
0.3 mi
·
48 sec
·
Plainsboro Road
6
Turn left onto Scotts Corner Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Scotts Corner Road
7
Turn right onto Dey Road
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Dey Road
8
Turn left
1.3 mi
·
1 min
9
Take the exit slight right toward NJ 32 East: Jamesburg
0.1 mi
·
30 sec
·
NJ 32 East: Jamesburg
10
Continue on Forsgate Drive
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Forsgate Drive
11
Take the ramp slight right toward NJTP Toll, I 95 Toll: New Jersey Turnpike
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
NJTP Toll, I 95 Toll: New Jersey Turnpike
12
Keep slight left to continue on I 95, NJTP North: New York City
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
·
I 95, NJTP North: New York City
13
Keep slight right
0.5 mi
·
1 min
14
Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike
30 mi
·
36 min
·
New Jersey Turnpike
15
Take the exit slight right toward I 78, US 1, US 9: Newark Airport, Holland Tunnel
0.1 mi
·
9 sec
·
I 78, US 1, US 9: Newark Airport, Holland Tunnel
16
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
17
Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension
5.1 mi
·
7 min
·
New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension
18
Continue on New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension
2.3 mi
·
2 min
·
New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension
19
Turn left onto Jersey Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Jersey Avenue
20
Turn left onto Jackson Street
374 ft
·
20 sec
·
Jackson Street
21
Turn right onto Observer Highway
0.2 mi
·
40 sec
·
Observer Highway
22
Continue on Newark Street
0.2 mi
·
45 sec
·
Newark Street
23
Turn left onto Clinton Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Clinton Street
24
Turn right onto 5th Street
525 ft
·
30 sec
·
5th Street
25
Turn left onto Park Avenue
472 ft
·
25 sec
·
Park Avenue
26
Turn left onto 6th Street
167 ft
·
7 sec
·
6th Street
27
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 24.1 mi from Princeton Meadows, NJ · 33m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
24 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 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 24.1 miles from Princeton Meadows, 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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.99 one way
$15.98 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
17 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $8.75 | $17.50 |
| premium | $4.93 | $9.35 | $18.70 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.64 | $21.28 |
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.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Tolls
$16
Total
$24
Estimated CO2 emission: 16.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14.5 | 0 | $5.06 | $2.31 |
| Efficient EV | 12.1 | 0 | $4.22 | $1.93 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 19.3 | 0 | $6.75 | $3.08 |
Gas CO2
17 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (65% 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
Afternoon in Hoboken on Friday
Local time
3:50 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
22 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 6m 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 Princeton Meadows, NJ to Hoboken, NJ covers 48.2 miles and takes about 1h 6m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Hunters Glen Drive, Tamarron Drive, Plainsboro Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 24.1 miles from Princeton Meadows, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $7.99 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 Princeton Meadows, NJ to Hoboken, NJ is easy. At 1h 6m 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 Princeton Meadows, NJ to Hoboken, NJ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Princeton Meadows, NJ to Hoboken, 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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