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Drive Time
27m
Distance
14.9 mi
24 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
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Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Tenafly, NJ
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Hoboken, NJ
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The drive from Tenafly, NJ to Hoboken, NJ covers 14.9 miles and takes about 27m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on River Road, East Clinton Avenue, Port Imperial Boulevard for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 4.6 miles on River Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.47 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
7.4 miles from Tenafly, NJ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 11m into the drive .
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Expect a 27m drive with frequent turns across 14.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 2.2 miles in near US 9W / Sylvan Avenue.
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 14.9 miles you will encounter 10 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 2.2 miles (US 9W / Sylvan Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 13.5 miles (19th Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 13.6 miles (CR 677 / Park Avenue): Navigation decision point.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
At end of road, turn right onto US 9W / Sylvan Avenue
Navigation decision point
At end of road, turn right onto 19th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Turn left onto CR 677 / Park Avenue
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto CR 670 / 14th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Turn right onto CR 673 / Garden Street
Navigation decision point
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| River Road | 4.6 mi | 7m |
| East Clinton Avenue | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| Port Imperial Boulevard | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| Hudson Terrace | 2 mi | 3m |
| Sylvan Avenue | 2 mi | 3m |
| Garden Street | 0.7 mi | 2m |
| Park Avenue | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Waterfront Terrace | 0.3 mi | 1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Tenafly, NJ and Hoboken, NJ.
Start on CR 501
Turn left onto CR 501
Continue on CR 501
At end of road, turn right onto US 9W
Turn left onto Sherwood Avenue
Turn right onto CR 505
Continue on CR 505
Continue on CR 505
Turn straight onto Port Imperial Boulevard
Continue on Waterfront Terrace
At end of road, turn right onto 19th Street
Turn left onto CR 677
Turn left onto CR 670
Turn right onto CR 673
Turn right onto 6th Street
Arrive at 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 14.9 miles or 27m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 7.4 miles or 11m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 20m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Hoboken, NJ than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Tenafly, 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 Tenafly, NJ
This is one driving day of about 14.9 miles and 27m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 7.4 mi from Tenafly, NJ · 11m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
7 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 14.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 7.4 miles from Tenafly, 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
$2.47 one way
$4.94 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $2.71 | $5.41 |
| premium | $4.93 | $2.89 | $5.78 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.29 | $6.58 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$2
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$27–$52
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.5 | 0 | $1.56 | $0.72 |
| Efficient EV | 3.7 | 0 | $1.30 | $0.60 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6 | 0 | $2.09 | $0.95 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Morning in Tenafly on Wednesday
Local time
6:33 AM
EDT
Current temp
86°F
Mostly Sunny
Destination
Morning in Hoboken on Wednesday
Local time
6:33 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
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
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
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