Origin
Hoboken, NJ
Morning in Hoboken on Sunday
Local time
10:41 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hoboken, NJ to Hillsdale, NJ
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
36m
Distance
23.1 mi
37 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 33m
★
6 AM
0h 37m
8 AM
0h 43m
10 AM
0h 39m
12 PM
0h 38m
3 PM
0h 39m
5 PM
0h 42m
8 PM
0h 35m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hoboken, NJ
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Hillsdale, NJ
Thomas Parker
Trip Overview
This short, straightforward drive from Hoboken to Hillsdale, New Jersey, covers 23.1 miles and typically takes about 36 minutes. It's a perfect candidate for a day trip, requiring no overnight stops. With a fuel cost estimated at $4, this route is very budget-friendly. You'll spend a significant portion of your journey on highways, with 76% of the drive on these faster roads. The main arteries guiding you are NJ 17, the Garden State Parkway, and NJ 3, making for a predominantly highway-focused experience within the Northeast region.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| NJ 17 | 9.2 mi | 10m |
| Garden State Parkway | 3.7 mi | 4m |
| NJ 3 | 3.6 mi | 4m |
| NJ 495 | 1 mi | 1m |
| Hillsdale Avenue | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| Willow Avenue | 0.8 mi | 2m |
| Washington Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Clinton Street | 0.5 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
NJ 17
— 9.2 mi, about 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hoboken, NJ and Hillsdale, NJ.
1
Start on 6th Street
361 ft
·
21 sec
·
6th Street
2
Turn right onto Clinton Street
0.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Clinton Street
3
Turn right onto 12th Street
272 ft
·
19 sec
·
12th Street
4
Turn left onto Willow Avenue
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Willow Avenue
Use the left lane.
5
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Toward Lincoln Tunnel
6
Turn right
72 ft
·
10 sec
Use the right lane.
7
Turn left onto Boulevard East
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
Boulevard East
Use the straight lane.
8
Turn left onto North Marginal Highway
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
North Marginal Highway
Use the left lane.
9
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
Toward NJ 495 West
10
Merge onto NJ 495
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
NJ 495
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
Toward NJ 3 West: Secaucus
Use the slight right lane.
12
Keep slight left at fork
453 ft
·
7 sec
Toward NJ 3 West: Clifton
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Merge onto NJ 3
3.6 mi
·
4 min
·
NJ 3
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
Toward NJ 17 North: Rutherford
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
Toward NJ 17 North: Rutherford
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
16
Merge onto NJ 17
3.3 mi
·
3 min
·
NJ 17
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Continue on NJ 17
4.2 mi
·
4 min
·
NJ 17
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Continue on NJ 17
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
NJ 17
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
57 sec
Toward GSP Toll North
20
Merge onto GSP
3.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Garden State Parkway
21
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
Exit 168
Toward CR 502: Washington, Westwood
Use the slight right lane.
22
Keep slight right at fork
160 ft
·
5 sec
Toward CR 502 East: Washington, Westwood
Use the right lane.
23
Turn straight onto CR 502
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Washington Avenue
24
Turn left onto CR 63
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Pascack Road
Use the left lane.
25
Turn right onto CR 112
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Hillsdale Avenue
26
Arrive at destination
CR 112
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 215 decision points cluster between mile 1.6 and 21.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
1.6 mi into trip
|
~6m in
Turn right
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
8
3.5 mi into trip
|
~9m in
Keep slight left at fork toward NJ 3 West: Clifton
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward NJ 3 West: Clifton
8
7.3 mi into trip
|
~14m in
Keep slight left at fork toward NJ 17 North: Rutherford
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward NJ 17 North: Rutherford
8
21 mi into trip
|
~31m in
Take the exit toward CR 502: Washington, Westwood
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 168
Toward CR 502: Washington, Westwood
9
21.2 mi into trip
|
~31m in
Keep slight right at fork toward CR 502 East: Washington, Westwood
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Toward CR 502 East: Washington, Westwood
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.83 one way
$7.66 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $4.19 | $8.39 |
| premium | $4.93 | $4.48 | $8.96 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.10 | $10.20 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.22
Garden State Parkway
(3.7 mi)
$0.22
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Tolls
$0
Total
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.9 | 0 | $2.43 | $1.11 |
| Efficient EV | 5.8 | 0 | $2.02 | $0.92 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.2 | 0 | $3.23 | $1.48 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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
Hillsdale, NJ
Morning in Hillsdale on Sunday
Local time
10:41 AM
EDT
Current temp
69°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 warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
36m 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-focused journey for most of this 23.1-mile trip, with 76% of the route utilizing faster roads. The drive features a longest stretch of 9.2 miles on NJ 17, offering a good amount of uninterrupted driving time. You'll navigate primarily on major thoroughfares like the Garden State Parkway and NJ 3 before transitioning to NJ 17. This profile suggests a drive characterized by consistent speed and efficient travel, rather than winding scenic byways. The road's personality is geared towards getting you to your destination with minimal fuss.
76% 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: 9.2 mi on NJ 17.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on NJ 17 and Garden State Parkway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.6 miles in.
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 21 decision points packed into just 23.1 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 36m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.6 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 3.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 7.3 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.
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 Hillsdale, NJ, road signs point toward Gsp Toll North, Cr 502: Washington, Westwood and Cr 502 East: Washington.
Gsp Toll North
16.8 mi in
|
~26m
Cr 502: Washington
21 mi in
|
~31m
Westwood
21 mi in
|
~31m
Cr 502 East: Washington
21.2 mi in
|
~31m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 36m. Total distance: 23.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
36m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (76%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 9.2 miles on NJ 17. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.22 in tolls one way, starting with Garden State Parkway. 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 Hillsdale, 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 1.6 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 3.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 7.3 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 Hillsdale, 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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