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Trip from Fair Lawn, 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

30m

Distance

19.1 mi

31 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$3

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 7 min
4 AM
0h 28m ★
6 AM
0h 30m
8 AM
0h 35m
10 AM
0h 32m
12 PM
0h 31m
3 PM
0h 32m
5 PM
0h 35m
8 PM
0h 29m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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borough in Bergen County, New Jersey, United States

Fair Lawn, NJ

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city in Hudson County, New Jersey, United States

Hoboken, NJ

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Trip Overview

Fair Lawn, NJ to Hoboken, NJ is 19.1 miles and takes about 30 minutes via NJ 3, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a quick trip entirely within New Jersey, connecting two points in the Northeast region. The drive offers a straightforward path, mostly utilizing major roadways. Given its short duration, it's ideal for a same-day excursion without needing overnight accommodation. Consider this route if you're looking for an efficient way to travel between these specific locations.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
NJ 3 5.4 mi 6m
NJ 21 4.7 mi 4m
McLean Boulevard 3.4 mi 5m
NJ 495 1.1 mi 1m
Garden Street 0.7 mi 2m
Park Avenue 0.5 mi 2m
Fair Lawn Avenue 0.5 mi 1m
Boulevard East 0.5 mi 1m
Longest stretch: NJ 3 — 5.4 mi, about 6m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Fair Lawn, NJ and Hoboken, NJ.

1

Start on 11th Street

0.3 mi · 1 min · 11th Street
2

At end of road, turn right onto CR 76

0.5 mi · 1 min · Fair Lawn Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
3

At end of road, turn left onto NJ 20

2.6 mi · 4 min · McLean Boulevard
4

Continue on NJ 20

0.8 mi · 51 sec · McLean Boulevard
5

Merge onto US 46

0.4 mi · 25 sec · US 46
6

Keep slight left at fork onto NJ 21

4.7 mi · 4 min · NJ 21
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
7

Take the exit

368 ft · 9 sec
Exit 9 Toward NJ 3: Clifton, Lincoln Tunnel Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

Keep slight left at fork

0.7 mi · 1 min
Toward NJ 3 East: Lincoln Tunnel Use the slight left lane.
9

Keep slight left at fork

0.2 mi · 27 sec
Toward NJ 3 East
10

Merge onto NJ 3

5.4 mi · 6 min · NJ 3
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 33 sec
Toward NJ 495 East: Lincoln Tunnel, Kennedy Boulevard Use the straight / right lanes.
12

Merge onto NJ 495

1.1 mi · 1 min · NJ 495
13

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 16 sec
Toward Weehawken, Hoboken, Ferries to New York City Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14

Continue on South Marginal Highway

0.1 mi · 10 sec · South Marginal Highway
15

Turn right onto Boulevard East

0.5 mi · 1 min · Boulevard East
Use the left lane.
16

Continue on Park Avenue

0.5 mi · 2 min · Park Avenue
Use the straight lane.
17

Turn left onto CR 670

269 ft · 15 sec · 14th Street
Use the left lane.
18

Turn right onto CR 673

0.7 mi · 2 min · Garden Street
19

Turn right onto 6th Street

435 ft · 20 sec · 6th Street
20

Arrive at destination

6th Street

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 15

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.3 and 17 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

6
0.3 mi into trip | ~1m in | CR 76 / Fair Lawn Avenue

At end of road, turn right onto CR 76 / Fair Lawn Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.
8
9.3 mi into trip | ~12m in

Take the exit toward NJ 3: Clifton, Lincoln Tunnel

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. Exit 9 Toward NJ 3: Clifton, Lincoln Tunnel
7
9.4 mi into trip | ~12m in

Keep slight left at fork toward NJ 3 East: Lincoln Tunnel

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left lane. Toward NJ 3 East: Lincoln Tunnel
7
15.6 mi into trip | ~20m 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
17 mi into trip | ~22m 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...

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$3.17 one way

$6.33 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 7 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $3.47 $6.94
premium $4.93 $3.70 $7.41
diesel $5.61 $4.22 $8.43

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$3

Estimated CO2 emission: 6.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 5.7 0 $2.01 $0.92
Efficient EV 4.8 0 $1.67 $0.76
EV Truck/SUV 7.6 0 $2.67 $1.22

Gas CO2

7 kg

EV CO2

2 kg (71% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 19, 2026

Origin

Fair Lawn, NJ

Morning in Fair Lawn on Sunday

Local time

8:00 AM

EDT

Current temp

48°F

Rain Showers Likely

SE 5 mph 71% chance Live forecast

Freeze Watch

Freeze Watch issued April 19 at 2:19AM EDT until April 21 at 9:00AM EDT by NWS Upton NY

Freeze Watch

Freeze Watch issued April 19 at 1:11AM EDT until April 21 at 9:00AM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ

Destination

Hoboken, NJ

Morning in Hoboken on Sunday

Local time

8:00 AM

EDT

Current temp

47°F

Rain Showers Likely

SE 6 mph 58% chance Live forecast

Freeze Watch

Freeze Watch issued April 19 at 2:19AM EDT until April 21 at 9:00AM EDT by NWS Upton NY

Freeze Watch

Freeze Watch issued April 19 at 1:11AM EDT until April 21 at 9:00AM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ

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

1 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

30m on the road

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.

What kind of drive is this?

This drive features a mixed profile, with about 60% of the journey on highways. You'll experience stretches on NJ 3, NJ 21, and McLean Boulevard, offering varied driving conditions. The longest uninterrupted stretch is 5.4 miles on NJ 3, which should feel like a typical highway segment. Expect a blend of faster-paced highway driving and potentially some more localized road segments as you approach your destination. The transition between these road types is gradual, making for a predictable driving experience.

60% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 5.4 mi on NJ 3.

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 0.3 miles in near CR 76 / Fair Lawn Avenue.

Driving Effort 10/10

Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a short but busy drive. With 15 decision points packed into just 19.1 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 30m.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (CR 76 / Fair Lawn Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 9.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 9.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Fair Lawn, NJ and Hoboken, NJ, road signs point toward Weehawken and Ferries To New York City.

Weehawken

17 mi in | ~22m

Ferries To New York City

17 mi in | ~22m

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 30m. Total distance: 19.1 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

30m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (60%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 5.4 miles on NJ 3. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Yes — we found about 2 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.

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 76 / Fair Lawn Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 9.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 9.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Yes — Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park, Thomas Edison 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, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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