Traveling from Hoboken to Gloucester City covers 92.5 miles of New Jersey, making it a straightforward journey that fits easily into a single day. You can expect to spend about 1 hour and 54 minutes on the road, primarily utilizing the New Jersey Turnpike, the Newark Bay Extension, and I-295. With a fuel budget of approximately $15, this trip is an efficient way to transit between the northern and southern parts of the state. Since the entire route remains within the Northeast region, you will experience a consistent environment throughout the drive. It is a practical, no-frills connection that is best suited for a quick, direct trip rather than a multi-day excursion.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
46.2 miles from Hoboken, NJ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 57m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
New Jersey Turnpike
69 mi
1h 20m
I 295
9.4 mi
10m
New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension
7.9 mi
8m
Exit 26
0.7 mi
<1m
Klemm Avenue
0.6 mi
1m
NJ 73
0.5 mi
<1m
Willow Avenue
0.5 mi
1m
Newark Street
0.4 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
New Jersey Turnpike
— 69 mi, about 1h 20m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hoboken, NJ and Gloucester City, NJ.
1
Start on 6th Street
97 ft·11 sec·6th Street
2
Turn left onto Willow Avenue
0.5 mi·1 min·Willow Avenue
3
Turn right onto Newark Street
0.2 mi·51 sec·Newark Street
4
Continue on Observer Highway
0.1 mi·32 sec·Observer Highway
5
Turn left onto Monroe Street
241 ft·14 sec·Monroe Street
Use the left lane.
6
Turn right onto Newark Street
0.2 mi·33 sec·Newark Street
Use the right lane.
7
Continue on Jersey Avenue
0.3 mi·43 sec·Jersey Avenue
Use the straight / left lanes.
8
Turn right onto I 78; NJ 139
408 ft·5 sec·14th Street Viaduct
Use the right lane.
9
Keep slight right at fork onto I 78; NJTP
7.9 mi·8 min·New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension
Toward NJTP: New Jersey TurnpikeUse the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.6 mi·1 min
Toward I 95 South, NJTP South: TrentonUse the straight / right lanes.
11
Keep slight left at fork
0.6 mi·49 sec
12
Merge onto I 95
52 mi·1 hr 1 min·New Jersey Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Keep slight left at fork onto NJTP
17 mi·19 min·New Jersey Turnpike
Toward NJTP South: Camden, Wilmington
14
Take the exit
0.5 mi·55 sec
Exit 4Toward NJ 73: Mount Laurel, Camden
15
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi·24 sec
Toward NJ 73 North: CamdenUse the slight left / slight right lanes.
16
Merge onto NJ 73
0.5 mi·42 sec·NJ 73
Use the slight right lane.
17
Take the exit
0.3 mi·35 sec
Toward I 295 South: Delaware Memorial Bridge
18
Merge onto I 295
9.4 mi·10 min·I 295
19
Take the exit onto Exit 26
0.7 mi·49 sec·Exit 26
Exit 26Toward I 76 West: Camden, PhiladelphiaUse the slight left / straight lanes.
20
Merge onto I 76
0.4 mi·30 sec·North-South Freeway
21
Take the exit
0.2 mi·30 sec
Exit 1DToward US 130 North: CollingswoodUse the slight right lane.
22
Merge onto US 130
0.2 mi·18 sec·Crescent Boulevard
23
Turn left onto Klemm Avenue
0.6 mi·1 min·Klemm Avenue
Use the left lane.
24
Turn left onto Francis Street
401 ft·19 sec·Francis Street
25
Turn right onto East Brown Street
267 ft·11 sec·East Brown Street
26
Arrive at destination
East Brown Street
Trip Plan
Given the total duration of under two hours, you have significant flexibility in how you schedule your departure. Aim to avoid peak commute hours, as the heavy reliance on the New Jersey Turnpike can lead to significant congestion in certain sections. Since there are zero planned stops in this itinerary, ensure your vehicle is fueled up before you hit the road to keep your $15 budget on track. If you find the 69-mile stretch on the Turnpike wearing, use the transition to I-295 as a natural mental checkpoint to assess your comfort level. Staying alert during the long highway segments is the best way to ensure you arrive in Gloucester City without unnecessary delays.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 46.2 miles from Hoboken, NJ, or about 57m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 69 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 20 miles or 27m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 46.2 miles or 57m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 32m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Gloucester City, NJ than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Hoboken, NJ so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Hoboken, NJ
This is one driving day of about 92.5 miles and 1h 54m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 20 miles from Hoboken, NJ.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on New Jersey Turnpike for about 69 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 23
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.8 and 90.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
0.8 mi into trip|~3m in|Monroe Street
Turn left onto Monroe Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
1.3 mi into trip|~4m in|I 78; NJ 139 / 14th Street Viaduct
Turn right onto I 78; NJ 139 / 14th Street Viaduct
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
7
1.4 mi into trip|~5m in|I 78; NJTP / New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension
Keep slight right at fork onto I 78; NJTP / New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension toward NJTP: New Jersey Turnpike
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward NJTP: New Jersey Turnpike
7
9.3 mi into trip|~13m in
Take the exit toward I 95 South, NJTP South: Trenton
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 I 95 South, NJTP South: Trenton
8
90.4 mi into trip|~1h 50m in|Exit 26
Take the exit onto Exit 26 toward I 76 West: Camden, Philadelphia
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
Exit 26
Toward I 76 West: Camden, Philadelphia
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$15.34 one way
$30.67 round trip
$4.21/gal25.4 MPG avg32 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.61
$16.80
$33.59
premium
$4.93
$17.94
$35.88
diesel
$5.61
$20.42
$40.85
Estimated Tolls: $10.77
New Jersey Turnpike
(76.9 mi)$10.77
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$15
Tolls
$11
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$51–$76
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 32.4 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
27.8
0
$9.71
$4.44
Efficient EV
23.1
0
$8.09
$3.70
EV Truck/SUV
37
0
$12.95
$5.92
Gas CO2
32 kg
EV CO2
11 kg (66% 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 16, 2026
Origin
Hoboken, NJ
Morning
in Hoboken on Sunday
Local time
6:26 AM
EDT
Current temp
68°F
Slight Chance Rain Showers
W 6 to 10 mph18% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Gloucester City, NJ
Morning
in Gloucester City on Sunday
Local time
6:26 AM
EDT
Current temp
68°F
Partly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers
W 5 mph20% chanceLive forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
1h 54m 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Thomas Edison National Historical Park
National Historical Park
Today, the brick buildings on Main Street in West Orange, NJ seem quiet, betraying little evidence of the research, development, and innovation of their heyday. Visitors can step back in time to Thoma...
Spanning 27,000 acres from Sandy Hook in New Jersey to Breezy Point in New York City, the park is both the gateway from the ocean into New York Harbor, and the gateway to the National Park Service for...
12 mi from route
~31 min detour
Free
near mile 3.2
Silk cloth and steam locomotives; textiles and continuous paper rolls; firearms and aircraft engines. What do these things have in common? All were manufactured in the same place - Paterson, NJ. In 17...
Morristown National Historical Park commemorates the sites of General Washington and the Continental Army’s winter encampment from December 1779 to June 1780, where soldiers survived the coldest winte...
19 mi from route
~48 min detour
Free
near mile 15.9
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This is a highway-focused drive, with 94% of your journey spent on high-speed thoroughfares. You should be prepared for a consistent interstate experience, as the route is dominated by the New Jersey Turnpike and its extensions. The longest uninterrupted stretch is a 69-mile segment on the Turnpike, which requires steady focus and minimal need for local navigation. Because the path is so heavily weighted toward major highways, you can expect a very predictable, albeit monotonous, driving experience. The transition from the Turnpike to I-295 marks the shift from the northern corridor into the stretch leading toward Gloucester City.
94% 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: 69 mi on New Jersey Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on New Jersey Turnpike and I 295. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.8 miles in near Monroe Street.
Driving Effort10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 92.5 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 0.8 miles (Monroe Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.3 miles (I 78; NJ 139 / 14th Street Viaduct): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.4 miles (I 78; NJTP / New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
33 ft6 ft
Total Climb
51 ft
Total Descent
27 ft
Highest Point
33 ft
~3.9 mi in
Elevation Range
28 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Hoboken, NJ and Gloucester City, NJ, road signs point toward Njtp South: Trenton, Njtp South: Camden, Wilmington and Camden.
Njtp South: Trenton
9.3 mi in|~13m
Njtp South: Camden
62.7 mi in|~1h 17m|via NJTP
Wilmington
62.7 mi in|~1h 17m|via NJTP
Camden
79.5 mi in|~1h 36m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 54m. Total distance: 92.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 54m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (94%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 69 miles on New Jersey Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $10.77 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 Gloucester City, 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 0.8 miles (Monroe Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.3 miles (I 78; NJ 139 / 14th Street Viaduct): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.4 miles (I 78; NJTP / New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
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 Gloucester City, NJ before heading back.
