Origin
Clinton, NJ
Morning in Clinton on Saturday
Local time
6:05 AM
EDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Clinton, NJ to Hoboken, NJ
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 12, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
32m
Distance
21.9 mi
35 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 30m
★
6 AM
0h 32m
8 AM
0h 38m
10 AM
0h 34m
12 PM
0h 34m
3 PM
0h 35m
5 PM
0h 38m
8 PM
0h 31m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Clinton, NJ
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Hoboken, NJ
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Trip Overview
Clinton, NJ to Hoboken, NJ is 21.9 miles and takes about 32 minutes via NJ 3/US 46/NJ 495, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short, same-day trip stays within the Northeast region and entirely within New Jersey. It's a practical route for getting from one point to another without much fuss, ideal for a quick transit between areas. Consider this your straightforward path to cross a segment of the state, especially if you're looking for efficiency.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| NJ 3 | 10.5 mi | 11m |
| US 46 | 6.6 mi | 7m |
| NJ 495 | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Horseneck Road | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| Garden Street | 0.7 mi | 2m |
| Park Avenue | 0.5 mi | 2m |
| Boulevard East | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Hollywood Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
NJ 3
— 10.5 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Clinton, NJ and Hoboken, NJ.
1
Start on CR 625
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
Hollywood Avenue
2
At end of road, turn left onto CR 626
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Horseneck Road
3
Turn left
247 ft
·
18 sec
4
Turn right onto US 46
5.0 mi
·
5 min
·
US 46
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Continue on US 46
1.6 mi
·
1 min
·
US 46
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Turn slight left onto NJ 3
11 mi
·
11 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
·
1 min
·
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
·
10 sec
·
South Marginal Highway
11
Turn right onto Boulevard East
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Boulevard East
Use the left lane.
12
Continue on Park Avenue
0.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Park Avenue
Use the straight lane.
13
Turn left onto CR 670
269 ft
·
15 sec
·
14th Street
Use the left lane.
14
Turn right onto CR 673
0.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Garden Street
15
Turn right onto 6th Street
435 ft
·
20 sec
·
6th Street
16
Arrive at destination
6th Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 115 decision points cluster between mile 0.3 and 21.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.3 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
CR 626 / Horseneck Road
At end of road, turn left onto CR 626 / Horseneck Road
Navigation decision point
4
1.2 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
7
18.4 mi into trip
|
~22m 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
19.8 mi into trip
|
~25m 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
21.1 mi into trip
|
~29m in
|
CR 670 / 14th Street
Turn left onto CR 670 / 14th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.76 one way
$7.53 round trip
$4.37/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.79 | $4.13 | $8.26 |
| premium | $5.13 | $4.42 | $8.84 |
| diesel | $5.97 | $5.14 | $10.29 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-09-07.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.6 | 0 | $2.30 | $1.05 |
| Efficient EV | 5.5 | 0 | $1.92 | $0.88 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.8 | 0 | $3.07 | $1.40 |
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 Saturday
Local time
6:05 AM
EDT
Current temp
65°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
12 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
32m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
This route is predominantly highway, with 83% of the drive on major roads. You'll encounter a stretch of 10.5 miles on NJ 3 before transitioning. Expect a lot of exits and merging as you navigate through developed areas. The final approach into Hoboken will likely involve more complex urban traffic patterns.
83% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 10.5 mi on NJ 3.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on NJ 3 and US 46. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in near CR 626 / Horseneck Road.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 21.9 miles you will encounter 11 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 0.3 miles (CR 626 / Horseneck Road): Navigation decision point; at 1.2 miles: Navigation decision point; at 18.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Clinton, NJ and Hoboken, NJ, road signs point toward Weehawken and Ferries To New York City.
Weehawken
19.8 mi in
|
~25m
Ferries To New York City
19.8 mi in
|
~25m
About the Cities
Starting in Clinton, NJ
Full guide →Founded 1865
Clinton is a city in Hunterdon County, New Jersey. It is one of the larger townships in the county and contains the towns of Annandale, Clinton, and Lebanon. Clinton Township contains many historic buildings. The township contains a few secret getaways which many of the locals enjoy. During the summer, the two reservoirs inside the township receive many visitors that come to relax and enjoy the scenery.
Top landmarks
- • Clinton Historic District — historic district in Hunterdon County, New Jersey
- • Red Mill — historic mill in Clinton, New Jersey
- • M. C. Mulligan & Sons Quarry — historic district in Hunterdon County, New Jersey
Arriving in Hoboken, NJ
Full guide →Founded 1849
Hoboken (HOH-boh-kən) is a small city on the Hudson River in northeastern New Jersey. Once known only as the birthplace of baseball and crooner Frank Sinatra and the site of Stevens Institute of Technology, Hoboken has become a party town, rich in bars and clubs, and a bedroom community for young, mostly twenty-something professionals who work across the river in New York City
Top landmarks
- • Hoboken Terminal — commuter station in Hoboken, New Jersey
- • Church of the Holy Innocents — church building in New Jersey, United States of America
- • First Baptist Church — historic church in Hoboken, New Jersey, United States
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 32m. Total distance: 21.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
32m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (83%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 10.5 miles on NJ 3. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Hoboken, NJ before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (CR 626 / Horseneck Road): Navigation decision point; at 1.2 miles: Navigation decision point; at 18.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Hoboken, NJ before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner 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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