Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 43m
Distance
82.9 mi
133 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$14
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
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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Maple Shade, NJ
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This 82.9-mile drive from Hoboken, NJ, to Maple Shade, NJ, is designed for a single day, taking approximately 1 hour and 43 minutes. You'll primarily be on the New Jersey Turnpike and its Newark Bay Extension, eventually transitioning to NJ 73. Given the short duration and focused highway profile, it's a straightforward trip without the need for an overnight stop. Budget around $14 for fuel for this journey. This route stays within the Northeast region, specifically within New Jersey, making it a convenient local excursion.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
41.5 miles from Hoboken, NJ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 52m into the drive .
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| New Jersey Turnpike | 69 mi | 1h 20m |
| New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension | 7.9 mi | 8m |
| NJ 73 | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| NJ-73 | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| South Fellowship Road | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Willow Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Newark Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Jersey Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Hoboken, NJ and Maple Shade, NJ.
Start on 6th Street
Turn left onto Willow Avenue
Turn right onto Newark Street
Continue on Observer Highway
Turn left onto Monroe Street
Turn right onto Newark Street
Continue on Jersey Avenue
Turn right onto I 78; NJ 139
Keep slight right at fork onto I 78; NJTP
Take the exit
Keep slight left at fork
Merge onto I 95
Keep slight left at fork onto NJTP
Take the exit
Keep slight right at fork
Merge onto NJ 73
Continue on NJ-73
Continue on NJ 73
Take the exit
At end of road, turn left onto CR 610
Continue on CR 610
Turn slight right onto South Walnut Avenue
Turn right onto Maple Heights Road
Turn right onto South Holly Avenue
Arrive at destination
For this relatively short 1 hour and 43-minute drive, flexibility is your best asset. Consider departing earlier in the morning or later in the evening to minimize potential traffic delays on the New Jersey Turnpike. There are no specific recommended stops built into this route, so you can decide on breaks as needed. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially before embarking on the longest stretch of 69 miles on the turnpike, as services can be spaced out. A good tip for this particular route is to ensure your E-ZPass is active and properly mounted to streamline passage through tolls.
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.
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 18 miles or 24m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 41.5 miles or 52m 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 26m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Maple Shade, NJ than in the middle of the route.
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 82.9 miles and 1h 43m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
41 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.
A short stop after about 18 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 41.5 miles from Hoboken, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before New Jersey Turnpike if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 69 miles.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.8 and 80 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn left onto Monroe Street
Lane positioning matters here
Turn right onto I 78; NJ 139 / 14th Street Viaduct
Lane positioning matters here
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
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
Keep slight right at fork toward NJ 73 North: Camden
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Regular Gas
$13.74 one way
$27.49 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $15.05 | $30.11 |
| premium | $4.93 | $16.08 | $32.15 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $18.30 | $36.61 |
Estimated Tolls: $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
$14
Tolls
$11
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$50–$75
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 29 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 24.9 | 0 | $8.70 | $3.98 |
| Efficient EV | 20.7 | 0 | $7.25 | $3.32 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 33.2 | 0 | $11.61 | $5.31 |
Gas CO2
29 kg
EV CO2
10 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Night in Hoboken on Saturday
Local time
10:51 PM
EDT
Current temp
89°F
Mostly Sunny
Destination
Night in Maple Shade on Saturday
Local time
10:51 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
Expect a highway-focused experience for 95% of this trip. The majority of your time will be spent on the New Jersey Turnpike, featuring a significant uninterrupted stretch of 69 miles. This means consistent speed and a direct path, characteristic of major toll roads. While the focus is on efficient travel, be prepared for the typical traffic patterns associated with a busy turnpike, especially during peak hours. The transition to NJ 73 will offer a slight change in road type as you near your destination.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on New Jersey Turnpike 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 0.8 miles in near Monroe Street.
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 82.9 miles you will encounter 18 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.
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Hoboken, NJ and Maple Shade, NJ, road signs point toward Njtp South: Trenton, Njtp South: Camden and Wilmington.
Njtp South: Trenton
Njtp South: Camden
Wilmington
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 43m. Total distance: 82.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 43m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (95%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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