Origin
Hillsborough, NJ
Morning in Hillsborough on Sunday
Local time
6:13 AM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hillsborough, 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 8m
Distance
50.3 mi
81 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 3m
★
6 AM
1h 9m
8 AM
1h 20m
10 AM
1h 13m
12 PM
1h 12m
3 PM
1h 13m
5 PM
1h 19m
8 PM
1h 6m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hillsborough, NJ
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Hoboken, NJ
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Trip Overview
This 50.3-mile journey from Hillsborough, NJ to Hoboken, NJ is a straightforward, highway-focused drive that can easily be completed in about 1 hour and 8 minutes. It's a perfect candidate for a single-day trip, requiring no overnight stops. With an estimated fuel cost of $8, this route offers an economical way to travel within the Northeast region, staying entirely within New Jersey. The drive is primarily on major expressways, making it a practical choice for efficient travel.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway | 26.6 mi | 31m |
| New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension | 8.2 mi | 11m |
| Peter J. Biondi Memorial Bypass | 7.2 mi | 10m |
| I 287 | 2.5 mi | 2m |
| US 206 | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Hillsborough Road | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Jersey Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Clinton Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
— 26.6 mi, about 31m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hillsborough, NJ and Hoboken, NJ.
1
Start on Willow Road
57 ft
·
8 sec
·
Willow Road
2
Turn left onto Hillsborough Road
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Hillsborough Road
3
Turn right onto US 206 BYP
7.2 mi
·
10 min
·
Peter J. Biondi Memorial Bypass
Use the straight lane.
4
Enter roundabout onto US 206
209 ft
·
2 sec
·
US 206
Toward US 202 North, US 206 North: Netcong, New York
5
Continue on US 206
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
US 206
Toward US 202 North, US 206 North: Netcong, New York
6
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
Toward I 287 North: Netcong, Morristown
7
Merge onto I 287
2.5 mi
·
2 min
·
I 287
8
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 21A
Toward I 78 East: New York City
Use the slight right lane.
9
Merge onto I 78
0.5 mi
·
37 sec
·
Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
10
Keep slight right at fork onto I 78
17 mi
·
19 min
·
Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight right at fork onto I 78
7.8 mi
·
9 min
·
Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
34 sec
Toward I 78 East: Holland Tunnel, New York City
Use the slight left lane.
13
Merge onto I 78
0.7 mi
·
55 sec
·
Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
14
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
20 sec
Exit 58A-B
Toward NJTP, I 95, US 1-9, NJ 21, US 22: Port Newark
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Merge onto I 78
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Keep slight left at fork onto I 78; NJTP
5.9 mi
·
8 min
·
New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension
17
Continue on I 78; NJTP
2.3 mi
·
2 min
·
New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension
Exit 14C
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Turn left onto Jersey Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Jersey Avenue
Use the straight / left lanes.
19
Turn left onto Jackson Street
373 ft
·
20 sec
·
Jackson Street
Use the left lane.
20
Turn right onto Observer Highway
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
·
Observer Highway
21
Continue on Newark Street
0.2 mi
·
45 sec
·
Newark Street
22
Turn left onto Clinton Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Clinton Street
23
Turn right onto 5th Street
526 ft
·
29 sec
·
5th Street
24
Turn left onto CR 677
472 ft
·
25 sec
·
Park Avenue
25
Turn left onto 6th Street
167 ft
·
7 sec
·
6th Street
26
Arrive at destination
6th Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
25 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 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 25.1 miles from Hillsborough, 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 235 decision points cluster between mile 0.9 and 39.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0.9 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
US 206 BYP / Peter J. Biondi Memorial Bypass
Turn right onto US 206 BYP / Peter J. Biondi Memorial Bypass
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
6
8.1 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
US 206
Enter roundabout onto US 206 toward US 202 North, US 206 North: Netcong, New York
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 202 North, US 206 North: Netcong, New...
7
12.6 mi into trip
|
~18m in
Take the exit toward I 78 East: New York City
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 21A
Toward I 78 East: New York City
7
38.2 mi into trip
|
~48m in
Take the exit toward I 78 East: Holland Tunnel, New York City
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 78 East: Holland Tunnel, New York City
8
39.3 mi into trip
|
~50m in
Take the exit toward NJTP, I 95, US 1-9, NJ 21, US 22: Port Newark
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 58A-B
Toward NJTP, I 95, US 1-9, NJ 21, US 22: Port N...
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.34 one way
$16.68 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
18 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $9.13 | $18.27 |
| premium | $4.93 | $9.76 | $19.51 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.11 | $22.21 |
Estimated Tolls: $1.16
New Jersey Turnpike
(8.2 mi)
$1.16
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Tolls
$1
Total
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 17.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15.1 | 0 | $5.28 | $2.41 |
| Efficient EV | 12.6 | 0 | $4.40 | $2.01 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 20.1 | 0 | $7.04 | $3.22 |
Gas CO2
18 kg
EV CO2
6 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
Morning in Hoboken on Sunday
Local time
6:13 AM
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
7 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 8m 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 highway-intensive experience on this route, with 78% of the drive taking place on major roads like the Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway and the New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension. You'll encounter your longest uninterrupted stretch of 26.6 miles on the Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway, allowing for steady progress. The Peter J. Biondi Memorial Bypass also contributes to the predominantly high-speed nature of this drive, minimizing local traffic interruptions.
78% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
26 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 26.6 mi on Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway and New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.9 miles in near US 206 BYP / Peter J. Biondi Memorial Bypass.
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 50.3 miles you will encounter 23 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 0.9 miles (US 206 BYP / Peter J. Biondi Memorial Bypass): Lane positioning matters here; at 8.1 miles (US 206): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 12.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Hillsborough, NJ and Hoboken, NJ, road signs point toward New York, Morristown, New York City and Njtp.
New York
8.1 mi in
|
~12m
|
via US 206
Morristown
9.7 mi in
|
~15m
New York City
38.2 mi in
|
~48m
Njtp
39.3 mi in
|
~50m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 8m. Total distance: 50.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 8m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (78%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 26.6 miles on Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $1.16 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 0.9 miles (US 206 BYP / Peter J. Biondi Memorial Bypass): Lane positioning matters here; at 8.1 miles (US 206): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 12.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Thomas Edison National Historical Park, Morristown 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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