Origin
Ridgefield Park, NJ
Evening in Ridgefield Park on Friday
Local time
8:12 PM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Ridgefield Park, NJ to Hoboken, NJ
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
20m
Distance
10.1 mi
16 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 18m
★
6 AM
0h 20m
8 AM
0h 24m
10 AM
0h 21m
12 PM
0h 21m
3 PM
0h 22m
5 PM
0h 23m
8 PM
0h 19m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Ridgefield Park, NJ
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Hoboken, NJ
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Trip Overview
The drive from Ridgefield Park, NJ to Hoboken, NJ covers 10.1 miles and takes about 20m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on New Jersey Turnpike Eastern Spur, NJ 495, Garden Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 3.3 miles on New Jersey Turnpike Eastern Spur. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.67 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 20m. Total distance: 10.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
20m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (45%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
The drive from Ridgefield Park, NJ to Hoboken, NJ covers 10.1 miles and takes about 20m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 24 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
New Jersey Turnpike Eastern Spur is the longest continuous segment at about 3.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.1 miles in.
Driving Effort
10/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 16 decision points packed into just 10.1 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 20m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 1.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 1.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 16 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
8
1.1 mi into trip
|
~2m in
Take the exit toward I 95 South, NJTP South: NJ Turnpike, Teaneck Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / right lanes.
Toward I 95 South, NJTP South: NJ Turnpike, Tea...
8
1.2 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 95 South: NJ Turnpike, South Only
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / right lanes.
Toward I 95 South: NJ Turnpike, South Only
7
1.9 mi into trip
|
~4m in
Keep slight left at fork toward NJTP South: Lincoln Tunnel
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward NJTP South: Lincoln Tunnel
8
5.4 mi into trip
|
~8m in
Take the exit toward NJ 3, NJ 495 East: Lincoln Tunnel
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 17
Toward NJ 3, NJ 495 East: Lincoln Tunnel
7
8 mi into trip
|
~12m in
Take the exit toward Weehawken, Hoboken, Ferries to New York City
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward Weehawken, Hoboken, Ferries to New York...
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Ridgefield Park, NJ and Hoboken, NJ, road signs point toward Njtp South: Nj Turnpike, Only, New York City, Weehawken and Ferries To New York City.
Njtp South: Nj Turnpike
1.1 mi in
|
~2m
Only
1.2 mi in
|
~3m
New York City
6.3 mi in
|
~10m
Weehawken
8 mi in
|
~12m
Ferries To New York City
8 mi in
|
~12m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| New Jersey Turnpike Eastern Spur | 3.3 mi | 4m |
| NJ 495 | 1.3 mi | 1m |
| Garden Street | 0.7 mi | 2m |
| Park Avenue | 0.5 mi | 2m |
| Boulevard East | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Main Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Winant Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Main Street Bypass | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
New Jersey Turnpike Eastern Spur
— 3.3 mi, about 4m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ridgefield Park, NJ and Hoboken, NJ.
1
Start on Park Street
29 ft
·
1 sec
·
Park Street
2
Turn left onto Euclid Avenue
510 ft
·
31 sec
·
Euclid Avenue
3
Turn right onto CR 41
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Mount Vernon Street
4
Turn left onto Main Street
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
Main Street
5
Continue on Main Street Bypass
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
Main Street Bypass
6
Continue on Main Street
267 ft
·
10 sec
·
Main Street
7
Take the ramp
133 ft
·
5 sec
8
Turn right onto US 46
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
·
Winant Avenue
9
Take the exit
306 ft
·
6 sec
Toward I 95 South, NJTP South: NJ Turnpike, Teaneck Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
10
Keep slight left at fork
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 95 South: NJ Turnpike, South Only
Use the straight / right lanes.
11
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
25 sec
Toward NJTP South: Lincoln Tunnel
Use the slight left lane.
12
Merge onto I 95; NJTP
3.3 mi
·
4 min
·
New Jersey Turnpike Eastern Spur
13
Take the exit
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Exit 17
Toward NJ 3, NJ 495 East: Lincoln Tunnel
Use the slight right lane.
14
Continue on this road
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
this road
15
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
Toward NJ 495 East: Linkoln Tunnel, New York City
16
Continue on NJ 495
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
NJ 495
17
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
Toward Weehawken, Hoboken, Ferries to New York City
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Continue on South Marginal Highway
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
·
South Marginal Highway
19
Turn right onto Boulevard East
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Boulevard East
Use the left lane.
20
Continue on Park Avenue
0.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Park Avenue
Use the straight lane.
21
Turn left onto CR 670
269 ft
·
15 sec
·
14th Street
Use the left lane.
22
Turn right onto CR 673
0.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Garden Street
23
Turn right onto 6th Street
435 ft
·
20 sec
·
6th Street
24
Arrive at destination
6th Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.67 one way
$3.35 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $1.83 | $3.67 |
| premium | $4.93 | $1.96 | $3.92 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.23 | $4.46 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.46
New Jersey Turnpike
(3.3 mi)
$0.46
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Tolls
$0
Total
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3 | 0 | $1.06 | $0.48 |
| Efficient EV | 2.5 | 0 | $0.88 | $0.40 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4 | 0 | $1.41 | $0.65 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
Evening in Hoboken on Friday
Local time
8:12 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
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
20m 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 Ridgefield Park, NJ to Hoboken, NJ covers 10.1 miles and takes about 20m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are New Jersey Turnpike Eastern Spur, NJ 495, Garden Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 5.1 miles from Ridgefield Park, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.67 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 is a short but busy drive. With 16 decision points packed into just 10.1 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 20m.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 1.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 1.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Ridgefield Park, NJ and Hoboken, NJ, road signs point toward Njtp South: Nj Turnpike, Only, New York City, Weehawken and Ferries To New York City.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park, Thomas Edison National Historical Park and Gateway National Recreation Area. There are 4 parks within detour distance of this route.
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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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