Origin
Ewing, NJ
Late night in Ewing on Sunday
Local time
12:24 AM
EDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Ewing, NJ to Hoboken, NJ
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 27m
Distance
59 mi
95 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 20m
★
6 AM
1h 27m
8 AM
1h 41m
10 AM
1h 32m
12 PM
1h 31m
3 PM
1h 33m
5 PM
1h 40m
8 PM
1h 23m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Ewing, NJ
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Hoboken, NJ
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Trip Overview
This 59-mile drive from Ewing, NJ to Hoboken, NJ is easily manageable as a single-day trip, taking approximately 1 hour and 27 minutes. You'll primarily navigate the New Jersey Turnpike and its Newark Bay Extension, with a portion on Brunswick Pike. With a fuel cost estimated at $10, this route offers a straightforward journey through the Northeast region of New Jersey. Given the relatively short duration and lack of recommended stops, it's an efficient connection between these two points.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| New Jersey Turnpike | 20.7 mi | 25m |
| Brunswick Pike | 17.1 mi | 24m |
| New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension | 7.5 mi | 10m |
| I 295 | 3 mi | 3m |
| US 1 | 2.8 mi | 3m |
| Federal City Road | 1 mi | 2m |
| Carlton Avenue | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| Jersey Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
New Jersey Turnpike
— 20.7 mi, about 25m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ewing, NJ and Hoboken, NJ.
1
Start on this road
9 ft
·
0 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right
132 ft
·
12 sec
3
Turn left onto Carlton Avenue
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Carlton Avenue
4
Turn left onto NJ 31
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
·
Pennington Road
5
Turn right onto CR 636
0.4 mi
·
59 sec
·
Ewingville Road
6
Turn left onto Federal City Road
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Federal City Road
7
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
Toward I 295 South
8
Merge onto I 295
3.0 mi
·
3 min
·
I 295
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
Exit 67
Toward US 1: New Brunswick, Trenton
Use the slight right lane.
10
Keep slight left at fork
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Toward US 1 North: New Brunswick
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
11
Merge onto US 1
17 mi
·
24 min
·
Brunswick Pike
Use the straight / right lanes.
12
Keep slight left at fork onto US 1
0.1 mi
·
9 sec
·
US 1
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Keep slight left at fork onto US 1
504 ft
·
7 sec
·
US 1
Toward Newark|Newark, Camden, New Brunswick|Newark, Camden, New Brunswick
14
Keep slight left at fork onto US 1
366 ft
·
5 sec
·
US 1
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Keep slight left at fork onto US 1
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
US 1
16
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
Toward NJ 18 South: East Brunswick
Use the slight right lane.
17
Merge onto NJ 18; CR 527
0.5 mi
·
55 sec
·
State Route 18
Use the right lane.
18
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
1 min
Toward NJTP Toll, I 95 Toll: New Jersey Turnpike
Use the right lane.
19
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Toward I 95 North, NJTP North: New York City
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
21
Merge onto I 95; NJTP
21 mi
·
25 min
·
New Jersey Turnpike
22
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
9 sec
Exit 14-14C
Toward I 78, US 1, US 9: Newark Airport, Holland Tunnel
Use the slight right lane.
23
Keep slight left at fork
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Exit 14A-C
Toward I 78 East: Bayonne, Jersey City, Holland Tunnel
24
Merge onto I 78; NJTP
5.1 mi
·
7 min
·
New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension
25
Continue on I 78; NJTP
2.3 mi
·
2 min
·
New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension
Exit 14C
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
26
Turn left onto Jersey Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Jersey Avenue
Use the straight / left lanes.
27
Turn left onto Jackson Street
373 ft
·
20 sec
·
Jackson Street
Use the left lane.
28
Turn right onto Observer Highway
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
·
Observer Highway
29
Continue on Newark Street
0.2 mi
·
45 sec
·
Newark Street
30
Turn left onto Clinton Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Clinton Street
31
Turn right onto 5th Street
526 ft
·
29 sec
·
5th Street
32
Turn left onto CR 677
472 ft
·
25 sec
·
Park Avenue
33
Turn left onto 6th Street
167 ft
·
7 sec
·
6th Street
34
Arrive at destination
6th Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
30 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 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 29.5 miles from Ewing, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 315 decision points cluster between mile 6 and 49.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
9
6 mi into trip
|
~10m in
Take the exit toward US 1: New Brunswick, Trenton
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 67
Toward US 1: New Brunswick, Trenton
7
6.2 mi into trip
|
~10m in
Keep slight left at fork toward US 1 North: New Brunswick
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward US 1 North: New Brunswick
7
24 mi into trip
|
~36m in
|
US 1
Keep slight left at fork onto US 1 toward Newark|Newark, Camden, New Brunswick|Newark, Camden, New Brunswick
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward Newark|Newark, Camden, New Brunswick|New...
8
27.8 mi into trip
|
~42m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 95 North, NJTP North: New York City
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 95 North, NJTP North: New York City
8
49.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 9m in
Take the exit toward I 78, US 1, US 9: Newark Airport, Holland Tunnel
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 14-14C
Toward I 78, US 1, US 9: Newark Airport, Hollan...
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.78 one way
$19.56 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
21 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $10.71 | $21.43 |
| premium | $4.93 | $11.44 | $22.88 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.03 | $26.05 |
Estimated Tolls: $3.95
New Jersey Turnpike
(28.1 mi)
$3.95
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Tolls
$4
Total
$14
Estimated CO2 emission: 20.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 17.7 | 0 | $6.19 | $2.83 |
| Efficient EV | 14.8 | 0 | $5.16 | $2.36 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 23.6 | 0 | $8.26 | $3.78 |
Gas CO2
21 kg
EV CO2
7 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.
Destination
Hoboken, NJ
Late night in Hoboken on Sunday
Local time
12:24 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
63°F
Edison, NJ
30 mi in
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
22 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
1h 27m 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?
Expect a mixed drive with a significant highway share, around 58%, making it a predominantly fast-paced experience. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 20.7 miles on the New Jersey Turnpike. While the majority of the route involves highway driving, be prepared for transitions as you move between the main thoroughfares and connecting roads like Brunswick Pike. The character of the drive will shift from open highway to more urbanized stretches as you approach your destination.
58% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
34 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 20.7 mi on New Jersey Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 6 miles in.
Driving Effort
10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 59 miles you will encounter 31 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 6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 6.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 24 miles (US 1): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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 Ewing, NJ and Hoboken, NJ, road signs point toward Trenton, Newark|Newark, Camden, New Brunswick|Newark, New Brunswick and Njtp Toll - among others.
Trenton
6 mi in
|
~10m
Newark|Newark
24 mi in
|
~36m
|
via US 1
Camden
24 mi in
|
~36m
|
via US 1
New Brunswick|Newark
24 mi in
|
~36m
|
via US 1
New Brunswick
24 mi in
|
~36m
|
via US 1
Njtp Toll
27.4 mi in
|
~41m
Njtp North: New York City
27.8 mi in
|
~42m
Jersey City
49.3 mi in
|
~1h 9m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 27m. Total distance: 59 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 27m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (58%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 20.7 miles on New Jersey Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $3.95 in tolls one way, starting with New Jersey Turnpike. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
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 6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 6.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 24 miles (US 1): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Thomas Edison National Historical Park, Gateway National Recreation Area and Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park (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, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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