Origin
Waldwick, NJ
Morning in Waldwick on Wednesday
Local time
6:26 AM
EDT
Current temp
78°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Waldwick, NJ to Hoboken, NJ
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
35m
Distance
23.4 mi
38 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 33m
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6 AM
0h 36m
8 AM
0h 42m
10 AM
0h 38m
12 PM
0h 37m
3 PM
0h 38m
5 PM
0h 41m
8 PM
0h 34m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Waldwick, NJ
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Hoboken, NJ
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Trip Overview
The drive from Waldwick, NJ to Hoboken, NJ covers 23.4 miles and takes about 35m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on NJ 17, NJ 3, NJ 495 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 15.1 miles on NJ 17. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.88 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
11.7 miles from Waldwick, NJ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 15m into the drive .
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Drive Character
This is a 35m highway drive covering 23.4 miles, with most of the trip on NJ 17 and NJ 3. The longest continuous stretch is about 15.1 miles on NJ 17.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
NJ 17 is the longest continuous segment at about 15.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on NJ 17 and NJ 3. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.6 miles in near NJ 17.
Route Complexity
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 12 significant decision points across 23.4 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 0.6 miles (NJ 17): Lane positioning matters here; at 16.1 miles (NJ 3): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 19.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0.6 mi into trip
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~1m in
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NJ 17
Turn right onto NJ 17
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
16.1 mi into trip
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~21m in
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NJ 3
Merge onto NJ 3
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
19.9 mi into trip
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~26m 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...
7
21.3 mi into trip
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~28m 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...
6
22.6 mi into trip
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~32m in
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CR 670 / 14th Street
Turn left onto CR 670 / 14th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Waldwick, NJ and Hoboken, NJ, road signs point toward Weehawken and Ferries To New York City.
Weehawken
21.3 mi in
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~28m
Ferries To New York City
21.3 mi in
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~28m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| NJ 17 | 15.1 mi | 19m |
| NJ 3 | 3.8 mi | 4m |
| NJ 495 | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Garden Street | 0.7 mi | 2m |
| Park Avenue | 0.5 mi | 2m |
| Boulevard East | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| East Prospect Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| South Marginal Highway | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
NJ 17
— 15.1 mi, about 19m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Waldwick, NJ and Hoboken, NJ.
1
Start on East Prospect Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
East Prospect Street
2
Turn left onto Ridge Street
242 ft
·
10 sec
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Ridge Street
3
Turn right onto Dora Avenue
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
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Dora Avenue
4
Turn right onto NJ 17
15 mi
·
19 min
·
NJ 17
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
Toward NJ 3 East: New York
6
Merge onto NJ 3
3.8 mi
·
4 min
·
NJ 3
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
Toward NJ 495 East: Lincoln Tunnel, Kennedy Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
Merge onto NJ 495
1.1 mi
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1 min
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NJ 495
9
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
Toward Weehawken, Hoboken, Ferries to New York City
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Continue on South Marginal Highway
0.1 mi
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10 sec
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South Marginal Highway
11
Turn right onto Boulevard East
0.5 mi
·
1 min
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Boulevard East
Use the left lane.
12
Continue on Park Avenue
0.5 mi
·
2 min
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Park Avenue
Use the straight lane.
13
Turn left onto CR 670
269 ft
·
15 sec
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14th Street
Use the left lane.
14
Turn right onto CR 673
0.7 mi
·
2 min
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Garden Street
15
Turn right onto 6th Street
435 ft
·
20 sec
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6th Street
16
Arrive at destination
6th Street
Trip Plan
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 11.7 miles from Waldwick, NJ, or about 15m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 15.1 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 23.4 miles or 35m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 11.7 miles or 15m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 26m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Hoboken, NJ than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Waldwick, NJ so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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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 Waldwick, NJ
This is one driving day of about 23.4 miles and 35m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Waldwick, 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 17 for about 15.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 11.7 mi from Waldwick, NJ · 15m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
12 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 23.4 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 11.7 miles from Waldwick, 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
$3.88 one way
$7.76 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $4.25 | $8.50 |
| premium | $4.93 | $4.54 | $9.08 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.17 | $10.33 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$4
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$29–$54
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7 | 0 | $2.46 | $1.12 |
| Efficient EV | 5.9 | 0 | $2.05 | $0.94 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.4 | 0 | $3.28 | $1.50 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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
Morning in Hoboken on Wednesday
Local time
6:26 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
17 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
35m 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 Waldwick, NJ to Hoboken, NJ covers 23.4 miles and takes about 35m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are NJ 17, NJ 3, NJ 495. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 11.7 miles from Waldwick, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.88 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 demanding drive. With 12 significant decision points across 23.4 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.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.6 miles (NJ 17): Lane positioning matters here; at 16.1 miles (NJ 3): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 19.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Waldwick, NJ and Hoboken, NJ, road signs point toward Weehawken and Ferries To New York City.
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