Origin
Hoboken, NJ
Morning in Hoboken on Sunday
Local time
6:22 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hoboken, NJ to Pompton Lakes, NJ
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
38m
Distance
26.8 mi
43 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 35m
★
6 AM
0h 39m
8 AM
0h 45m
10 AM
0h 41m
12 PM
0h 40m
3 PM
0h 41m
5 PM
0h 45m
8 PM
0h 37m
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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Pompton Lakes, NJ
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Trip Overview
If you are looking to travel from Hoboken to Pompton Lakes, you are in for a straightforward 26.8-mile journey through the Northeast. Expect to spend about 38 minutes behind the wheel, making this an ideal day trip that requires no overnight stops. Budgeting approximately $4 for fuel will cover your transit costs easily. Since the route stays entirely on local roads, you won't have to worry about the complexities of highway travel. It is a quick, manageable transition from the urban environment of Hoboken to the community of Pompton Lakes.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| NJ 3 | 10.2 mi | 12m |
| NJ 23 | 6.9 mi | 8m |
| US 46 | 3.7 mi | 4m |
| NJ 495 | 1 mi | 1m |
| CR 511 ALT | 1 mi | 1m |
| Paterson-Hamburg Turnpike | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Willow Avenue | 0.8 mi | 2m |
| Clinton Street | 0.5 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
NJ 3
— 10.2 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hoboken, NJ and Pompton Lakes, 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
10 mi
·
12 min
·
NJ 3
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Merge onto US 46
3.7 mi
·
4 min
·
US 46
15
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Toward I 80 West, NJ 23 North: Delaware Water Gap, Butler
16
Merge onto NJ 23
4.6 mi
·
5 min
·
NJ 23
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Continue on NJ 23
2.3 mi
·
2 min
·
NJ 23
Use the right lane.
18
Take the exit onto CR 511 ALT
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
CR 511 ALT
Toward CR 511 Alt
19
Turn slight right
181 ft
·
6 sec
20
Turn slight right onto CR 511 ALT
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Paterson-Hamburg Turnpike
21
Turn left onto CR 684
0.4 mi
·
38 sec
·
Wanaque Avenue
22
Turn right onto CR 686
235 ft
·
5 sec
·
Colfax Avenue
23
Turn right onto Lakeside Avenue
83 ft
·
4 sec
·
Lakeside Avenue
24
Turn right
39 ft
·
2 sec
25
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 195 decision points cluster between mile 1.6 and 3.5 — 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.
6
3.2 mi into trip
|
~8m in
Take the exit toward NJ 3 West: Secaucus
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward NJ 3 West: Secaucus
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
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.44 one way
$8.89 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $4.87 | $9.73 |
| premium | $4.93 | $5.20 | $10.40 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.92 | $11.83 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.05
Paterson-Hamburg Turnpike
(0.8 mi)
$0.05
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: 9.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8 | 0 | $2.81 | $1.29 |
| Efficient EV | 6.7 | 0 | $2.34 | $1.07 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.7 | 0 | $3.75 | $1.72 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 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
Pompton Lakes, NJ
Morning in Pompton Lakes on Sunday
Local time
6:22 AM
EDT
Current temp
43°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
6 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
38m 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?
Prepare for a turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention as you navigate through the region. With 0% of this 26.8-mile trip spent on highways, you will rely entirely on surface streets like Clinton Street, 12th Street, and Willow Avenue. This setup means you won't encounter long, monotonous highway stretches, but you will experience a constant series of turns. The personality of this drive is strictly functional and urban, requiring a steady pace rather than high-speed cruising. You should anticipate a stop-and-go experience that reflects the nature of navigating local New Jersey roadways.
88% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
25 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 10.2 mi on NJ 3.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on NJ 3 and NJ 23. 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 19 decision points packed into just 26.8 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 38m.
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.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
283 ft
6 ft
Total Climb
496 ft
Total Descent
285 ft
Highest Point
283 ft
~13.4 mi in
Elevation Range
277 ft
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 Pompton Lakes, NJ, road signs point toward Butler and Cr 511 Alt.
Butler
17.4 mi in
|
~25m
Cr 511 Alt
24.6 mi in
|
~34m
|
via CR 511 ALT
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 38m. Total distance: 26.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
38m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (88%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 10.2 miles on NJ 3. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.05 in tolls one way, starting with Paterson-Hamburg 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 Pompton Lakes, 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. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Pompton Lakes, 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 USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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