Origin
Hoboken, NJ
Late night in Hoboken on Sunday
Local time
12:26 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hoboken, NJ to Perth Amboy, NJ
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
43m
Distance
28 mi
45 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 39m
★
6 AM
0h 43m
8 AM
0h 50m
10 AM
0h 46m
12 PM
0h 45m
3 PM
0h 46m
5 PM
0h 50m
8 PM
0h 41m
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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Perth Amboy, NJ
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Trip Overview
Hoboken to Perth Amboy is 28 miles and takes about 43 minutes via New Jersey Turnpike, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This quick drive stays within New Jersey, moving from the Northeast region to the Northeast region. It's a highly focused highway journey, ideal for a short, direct trip. With a highway share of 76%, expect efficient travel without many detours. Consider this route if you need to get from point A to point B quickly and efficiently, with minimal fuss.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| New Jersey Turnpike | 11.9 mi | 14m |
| New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension | 7.9 mi | 8m |
| Exit to GSP and US Route 9 | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| New Brunswick Avenue | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Convery Boulevard | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| West Pond Road | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Pfeiffer Boulevard | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Willow Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
New Jersey Turnpike
— 11.9 mi, about 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hoboken, NJ and Perth Amboy, 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 Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 95 South, NJTP South: Trenton
Use the straight / right lanes.
11
Keep slight left at fork
0.6 mi
·
49 sec
12
Merge onto I 95
12 mi
·
14 min
·
New Jersey Turnpike
13
Take the exit onto Exit 11
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Exit to GSP and US Route 9
Exit 11
Toward GSP, US 9: Garden State Parkway, Woodbridge
Use the slight right lane.
14
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
Toward GSP South, US 9, NJ 440: Garden State Parkway, Woodbridge, Perth Amboy
Use the slight left lane.
15
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
Toward US 9, NJ 440: Woodbridge, Perth Amboy
Use the slight right lane.
16
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
Toward CR 501 West: Fords
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Turn sharp left onto CR 501
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
King Georges Road
18
Continue on NJ 184; CR 501
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
West Pond Road
19
Continue on NJ 184; CR 501
0.5 mi
·
59 sec
·
Pfeiffer Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
20
Continue on NJ 184
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
Harding Avenue
21
Turn right onto NJ 35
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Convery Boulevard
22
Turn left onto CR 616
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
New Brunswick Avenue
23
Turn straight onto CR 656
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
·
Smith Street
24
Turn right onto High Street
360 ft
·
15 sec
·
High Street
25
Turn left
101 ft
·
7 sec
26
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 195 decision points cluster between mile 0.8 and 24.1 — 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.
8
22.5 mi into trip
|
~30m in
|
Exit 11 / Exit to GSP and US Route 9
Take the exit onto Exit 11 / Exit to GSP and US Route 9 toward GSP, US 9: Garden State Parkway, Woodbridge
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 11
Toward GSP, US 9: Garden State Parkway, Woodbri...
8
23.8 mi into trip
|
~33m in
Keep slight left at fork toward GSP South, US 9, NJ 440: Garden State Parkway, Woodbridge, Perth Amboy
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left lane.
Toward GSP South, US 9, NJ 440: Garden State Pa...
8
24.1 mi into trip
|
~33m in
Keep slight right at fork toward US 9, NJ 440: Woodbridge, Perth Amboy
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward US 9, NJ 440: Woodbridge, Perth Amboy
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.64 one way
$9.28 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $5.08 | $10.17 |
| premium | $4.93 | $5.43 | $10.86 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.18 | $12.36 |
Estimated Tolls: $2.78
New Jersey Turnpike
(19.9 mi)
$2.78
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Tolls
$3
Total
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.4 | 0 | $2.94 | $1.34 |
| Efficient EV | 7 | 0 | $2.45 | $1.12 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.2 | 0 | $3.92 | $1.79 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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
Perth Amboy, NJ
Late night in Perth Amboy on Sunday
Local time
12:26 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
43m 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 is a highway-focused drive, with 76% of the route utilizing major roadways. You'll spend most of your time on the New Jersey Turnpike and its Newark Bay Extension. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 11.9 miles on the New Jersey Turnpike, offering a period of steady, high-speed travel. While primarily highway, the final segment involves an exit onto the Garden State Parkway and US Route 9, providing a slight shift in the driving environment before reaching your destination.
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: 11.9 mi on New Jersey Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
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.
Driving Effort
9/10
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 19 decision points packed into just 28 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 43m.
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 22.5 miles (Exit 11 / Exit to GSP and US Route 9): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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 Perth Amboy, NJ, road signs point toward Njtp South: Trenton, Gsp, Woodbridge, Gsp South and Cr 501 West: Fords.
Njtp South: Trenton
9.3 mi in
|
~13m
Gsp
22.5 mi in
|
~30m
|
via Exit 11
Woodbridge
22.5 mi in
|
~30m
|
via Exit 11
Gsp South
23.8 mi in
|
~33m
Cr 501 West: Fords
24.4 mi in
|
~34m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 43m. Total distance: 28 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
43m 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 11.9 miles on New Jersey Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $2.78 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 Perth Amboy, 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 22.5 miles (Exit 11 / Exit to GSP and US Route 9): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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 Perth Amboy, 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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