Origin
Hoboken, NJ
Morning in Hoboken on Sunday
Local time
6:04 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hoboken, NJ to Lyndhurst, NJ
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
18m
Distance
9.1 mi
15 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 17m
★
6 AM
0h 18m
8 AM
0h 22m
10 AM
0h 19m
12 PM
0h 19m
3 PM
0h 20m
5 PM
0h 21m
8 PM
0h 17m
★
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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Lyndhurst, NJ
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Trip Overview
Hoboken to Lyndhurst is 9.1 miles and takes about 18 minutes via NJ 3 and NJ 495, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within New Jersey, connecting two points in the Northeast region. Expect a drive that's mostly highway but includes some local road navigation. It's a quick transit, perfect for a day trip or as a segment of a larger journey, offering minimal travel time between these two locations. Consider this route if you need to get from point A to point B efficiently without a significant time commitment.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| NJ 3 | 4.4 mi | 5m |
| NJ 495 | 1 mi | 1m |
| Willow Avenue | 0.8 mi | 2m |
| Ridge Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Clinton Street | 0.5 mi | 2m |
| Valley Brook Avenue | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Boulevard East | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| North Marginal Highway | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
NJ 3
— 4.4 mi, about 5m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hoboken, NJ and Lyndhurst, 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
4.4 mi
·
5 min
·
NJ 3
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Toward Lyndhurst, Rutherford, Riverside Avenue
Use the slight right lane.
15
Turn left onto Ridge Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Ridge Road
16
Turn right onto Valley Brook Avenue
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Valley Brook Avenue
17
Turn right onto Delafield Avenue
39 ft
·
1 sec
·
Delafield Avenue
18
Arrive at destination
Delafield Avenue
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 165 decision points cluster between mile 1.6 and 7.9 — 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.
7
1.6 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
Boulevard East
Turn left onto Boulevard East
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
6
1.9 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
North Marginal Highway
Turn left onto North Marginal Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left 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
7
7.9 mi into trip
|
~15m in
Take the exit toward Lyndhurst, Rutherford, Riverside Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward Lyndhurst, Rutherford, Riverside Avenue
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.51 one way
$3.02 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $1.65 | $3.30 |
| premium | $4.93 | $1.76 | $3.53 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.01 | $4.02 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.7 | 0 | $0.96 | $0.44 |
| Efficient EV | 2.3 | 0 | $0.80 | $0.36 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.6 | 0 | $1.27 | $0.58 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 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
Lyndhurst, NJ
Morning in Lyndhurst on Sunday
Local time
6:04 AM
EDT
Current temp
47°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
2 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
18m 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?
This drive offers a mixed experience, with 58% of the journey on highways. You'll encounter stretches on NJ 3 and NJ 495, which are designed for faster travel. The longest uninterrupted segment you'll experience is about 4.4 miles on NJ 3. As you progress, you'll transition from the broader highway system onto roads like Willow Avenue, introducing a more local feel. This blend means you'll experience both the efficiency of limited-access roads and the more grounded pace of urban and suburban thoroughfares.
58% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 4.4 mi on NJ 3.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
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 1.6 miles in.
Driving Effort
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 16 decision points packed into just 9.1 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 18m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.6 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 1.6 miles (Boulevard East): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.9 miles (North Marginal Highway): 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.
On the drive from Hoboken, NJ to Lyndhurst, NJ, road signs begin pointing toward Rutherford along the way.
Rutherford
7.9 mi in
|
~15m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 18m. Total distance: 9.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
18m 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 4.4 miles on NJ 3. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 Lyndhurst, 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 1.6 miles (Boulevard East): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.9 miles (North Marginal Highway): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Thomas Edison National Historical Park, Paterson Great Falls 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 Lyndhurst, 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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