Trip from Ringwood, NJ to Hoboken, NJ

Drive Time

54m

Distance

35.3 mi

57 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 13 min

4 AM

0h 50m ★

6 AM

0h 54m

8 AM

1h 3m

10 AM

0h 58m

12 PM

0h 57m

3 PM

0h 58m

5 PM

1h 3m

8 PM

0h 52m

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

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Hoboken, NJ

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Trip Overview

If you are planning a trip from Ringwood to Hoboken, you are looking at a manageable 35.3-mile journey that typically takes about 54 minutes. This route is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion, as it does not require an overnight stay. You will primarily navigate via NJ 23, Ringwood Avenue, and NJ 3 to reach your destination within the Northeast region. With a fuel cost of approximately $6, it is an economical drive that fits easily into a morning or afternoon schedule. Because the drive is straightforward and relatively short, you have the flexibility to plan your arrival in Hoboken without feeling rushed by a long haul.

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

17.7 miles from Ringwood, NJ

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 28m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a highway-focused experience, as 75% of this 35.3-mile trip is spent on major thoroughfares. You will start on local roads like Ringwood Avenue before transitioning to the faster pace of NJ 23 and NJ 3. The longest uninterrupted stretch you will encounter is a 10.5-mile run on NJ 3, which serves as the backbone of your commute. While the route feels like a standard highway grind, the transition from the suburban feel of Ringwood to the urban environment of Hoboken keeps the driving experience functional and direct.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 29 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

NJ 3 is the longest continuous segment at about 10.5 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on NJ 3 and NJ 23. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 9.5 miles in.

Route Complexity 10/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

This is a demanding drive. With 23 significant decision points across 35.3 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 9.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 9.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 17.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 23 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

9.5 mi into trip | ~18m in

Take the exit toward NJ 23: Riverdale, Wayne, Butler

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 52A-B Toward NJ 23: Riverdale, Wayne, Butler

9.7 mi into trip | ~18m in

Keep slight left at fork toward NJ 23 South: Riverdale, Wayne

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Exit 52A Toward NJ 23 South: Riverdale, Wayne

17.3 mi into trip | ~28m in

Keep slight right at fork toward US 46 East: Clifton

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the none lane. Toward US 46 East: Clifton

31.8 mi into trip | ~45m in

Take the exit toward NJ 495 East: Lincoln Tunnel, Kennedy Boulevard

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 NJ 495 East: Lincoln Tunnel, Kennedy Bou...

33.2 mi into trip | ~47m 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 Along This Route

Between Ringwood, NJ and Hoboken, NJ, road signs point toward Wayne, Butler, Clifton, Weehawken and Ferries To New York City.

Wayne

9.5 mi in | ~18m

Butler

9.5 mi in | ~18m

Clifton

17.2 mi in | ~28m

Weehawken

33.2 mi in | ~47m

Ferries To New York City

33.2 mi in | ~47m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
NJ 3	10.5 mi	11m
NJ 23	7.2 mi	8m
Ringwood Avenue	3.8 mi	7m
US 46	3.7 mi	4m
Greenwood Lake Turnpike	2.6 mi	3m
I 287	1.5 mi	1m
NJ 495	1.1 mi	1m
Skylands Road	0.8 mi	3m

Longest stretch: NJ 3 — 10.5 mi, about 11m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Ringwood, NJ and Hoboken, NJ.

Start on Stetson Road

17 ft · 1 sec · Stetson Road

Turn right onto Glen Road

0.2 mi · 42 sec · Glen Road

Turn left onto Cupsaw Drive

0.2 mi · 40 sec · Cupsaw Drive

Turn left onto Mohawk Trail

219 ft · 11 sec · Mohawk Trail

Turn right onto Skylands Road

0.8 mi · 3 min · Skylands Road

Turn left onto CR 511

2.6 mi · 3 min · Greenwood Lake Turnpike

Continue on CR 511

3.8 mi · 7 min · Ringwood Avenue

Use the none lane.

Turn right onto CR 511

0.1 mi · 17 sec · Union Avenue

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 36 sec

Toward I 287 South: Morristown

Merge onto I 287

1.5 mi · 1 min · I 287

Use the none lane.

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 18 sec

Exit 52A-B Toward NJ 23: Riverdale, Wayne, Butler Use the slight right lane.

Keep slight left at fork

0.4 mi · 50 sec

Exit 52A Toward NJ 23 South: Riverdale, Wayne Use the slight left / slight right lanes.

Merge onto NJ 23

0.9 mi · 1 min · NJ 23

Keep slight left at fork onto NJ 23

6.2 mi · 7 min · NJ 23

Use the none lane.

Take the exit

297 ft · 7 sec

Toward I 80 East, US 46 East: New York, Clifton

Keep slight right at fork

0.3 mi · 42 sec

Toward US 46 East: Clifton Use the none lane.

Merge onto US 46

2.1 mi · 2 min · US 46

Use the none lane.

Continue on US 46

1.6 mi · 1 min · US 46

Use the none lane.

Turn slight left onto NJ 3

11 mi · 11 min · NJ 3

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 33 sec

Toward NJ 495 East: Lincoln Tunnel, Kennedy Boulevard Use the straight / right lanes.

Merge onto NJ 495

1.1 mi · 1 min · NJ 495

Use the none lane.

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 16 sec

Toward Weehawken, Hoboken, Ferries to New York City Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on South Marginal Highway

0.1 mi · 10 sec · South Marginal Highway

Turn right onto Boulevard East

0.5 mi · 1 min · Boulevard East

Use the left / none lanes.

Continue on Park Avenue

0.5 mi · 2 min · Park Avenue

Use the straight lane.

Turn left onto CR 670

269 ft · 15 sec · 14th Street

Use the left lane.

Turn right onto CR 673

0.7 mi · 2 min · Garden Street

Turn right onto 6th Street

435 ft · 20 sec · 6th Street

Arrive at destination

6th Street

Trip Plan

Since this is a quick 54-minute drive, you have the advantage of total schedule flexibility. You can easily complete the entire distance without needing to plan for formal rest stops, as there are zero required stops along the way. To ensure a smooth arrival, check traffic conditions on NJ 3 before you head out, as this highway segment carries the bulk of your travel time. Keep your $6 fuel budget in mind when planning your departure, and fill up in Ringwood if you prefer to avoid city-level gas prices. Taking this route during off-peak hours will help you maintain a steady pace throughout the duration of your trip.

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 17.7 miles from Ringwood, NJ, or about 28m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 10.5 miles.

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 35.3 miles or 54m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 17.7 miles or 28m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 42m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Hoboken, NJ than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Ringwood, 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 Ringwood, NJ

This is one driving day of about 35.3 miles and 54m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Ringwood, 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.

The longest stretch is on NJ 3 for about 10.5 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 17.7 mi from Ringwood, NJ · 28m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Ramapo, NY

18 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

New York City, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 35.3 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Ramapo, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 17.7 miles from Ringwood, 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

$5.84 one way

$11.68 round trip

$4.20/gal 25.4 MPG avg 12 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.60	$6.39	$12.78
premium	$4.92	$6.84	$13.68
diesel	$5.64	$7.84	$15.68

Estimated Tolls: $0.18

Greenwood Lake Turnpike (2.6 mi) $0.18

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

Tolls

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$31–$56

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 12.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	10.6	$3.71	$1.69
Efficient EV	8.8	$3.09	$1.41
EV Truck/SUV	14.1	$4.94	$2.26

Gas CO2

12 kg

EV CO2

4 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 data refreshed 2 days ago

Origin

Ringwood, NJ

Night in Ringwood on Sunday

Local time

9:35 PM

EDT

Current temp

55°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Hoboken, NJ

Night in Hoboken on Sunday

Local time

9:35 PM

EDT

Current temp

61°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Along the Route

59°F

Ramapo, NY

18 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

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

6 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

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 Ringwood, NJ to Hoboken, NJ covers 35.3 miles and takes about 54m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are NJ 3, NJ 23, Ringwood Avenue. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 17.7 miles from Ringwood, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.84 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.