Origin
Edgewater, NJ
Evening in Edgewater on Sunday
Local time
8:48 PM
EDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Edgewater, NJ to Hoboken, NJ
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 20, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
15m
Distance
6.9 mi
11 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 14m
★
6 AM
0h 15m
8 AM
0h 18m
10 AM
0h 16m
12 PM
0h 16m
3 PM
0h 16m
5 PM
0h 18m
8 PM
0h 15m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Edgewater, NJ
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Hoboken, NJ
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Trip Overview
Edgewater, NJ to Hoboken, NJ is 6.9 miles and takes about 15m via River Road, with a fuel budget near $1 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short hop stays within the Northeast region, specifically within New Jersey, making it a straightforward local drive. You'll be navigating primarily local roads, so expect a bit of a turn-heavy experience rather than an open highway cruise. Given its brevity, this trip is ideal for a quick transit or an easy addition to a larger itinerary, offering convenience without a significant time commitment.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| River Road | 3 mi | 4m |
| Port Imperial Boulevard | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| Garden Street | 0.7 mi | 2m |
| Park Avenue | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Waterfront Terrace | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| Hilliard Avenue | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| 19th Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| 6th Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
River Road
— 3 mi, about 4m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Edgewater, NJ and Hoboken, NJ.
1
Start on Hilliard Avenue
0.1 mi
·
29 sec
·
Hilliard Avenue
2
Turn right onto CR 505
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
River Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
3
Turn straight onto Port Imperial Boulevard
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Port Imperial Boulevard
Use the straight / left lanes.
4
Continue on Waterfront Terrace
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Waterfront Terrace
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
At end of road, turn right onto 19th Street
0.1 mi
·
25 sec
·
19th Street
Use the right lane.
6
Turn left onto CR 677
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Park Avenue
7
Turn left onto CR 670
269 ft
·
15 sec
·
14th Street
Use the left lane.
8
Turn right onto CR 673
0.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Garden Street
9
Turn right onto 6th Street
435 ft
·
20 sec
·
6th Street
10
Arrive at destination
6th Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 75 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 6.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
CR 505 / River Road
Turn right onto CR 505 / River Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
5.5 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
19th Street
At end of road, turn right onto 19th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
4
5.6 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
CR 677 / Park Avenue
Turn left onto CR 677 / Park Avenue
Navigation decision point
6
6.1 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
CR 670 / 14th Street
Turn left onto CR 670 / 14th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
4
6.1 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
CR 673 / Garden Street
Turn right onto CR 673 / Garden Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.14 one way
$2.29 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
2 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $1.25 | $2.51 |
| premium | $4.93 | $1.34 | $2.68 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.52 | $3.05 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 50% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.1 | 0 | $0.72 | $0.33 |
| Efficient EV | 1.7 | 0 | $0.60 | $0.28 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 2.8 | 0 | $0.97 | $0.44 |
Gas CO2
2 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (50% 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 Sunday
Local time
8:48 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
20 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
15m 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 is a turn-heavy local drive with 0% highway share, meaning you'll be on surface streets for the entire 6.9 miles. The longest stretch without a significant turn or change in direction is approximately 3 miles along River Road. You'll navigate through urban and suburban environments, with your route following main arteries like River Road, Port Imperial Boulevard, and Garden Street. Expect frequent intersections and traffic lights as you make your way from Edgewater to Hoboken.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
10 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 3 mi on River Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near CR 505 / River Road.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 15m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (CR 505 / River Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.5 miles (19th Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.6 miles (CR 677 / Park Avenue): Navigation decision point.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
52 ft
6 ft
Total Climb
16 ft
Total Descent
63 ft
Highest Point
52 ft
Elevation Range
46 ft
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 15m. Total distance: 6.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
15m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 3 miles on River Road. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 0.1 miles (CR 505 / River Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.5 miles (19th Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.6 miles (CR 677 / Park Avenue): Navigation decision point.
Yes — Thomas Edison National Historical Park, Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park and Gateway National Recreation Area (4 total within detour distance). See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
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, EIA for fuel prices, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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