Origin
Linden, NJ
Afternoon in Linden on Sunday
Local time
2:07 PM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Linden, NJ to Hoboken, NJ
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
29m
Distance
16.8 mi
27 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 27m
★
6 AM
0h 29m
8 AM
0h 34m
10 AM
0h 31m
12 PM
0h 31m
3 PM
0h 31m
5 PM
0h 34m
8 PM
0h 28m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Linden, NJ
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Hoboken, NJ
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Trip Overview
Linden, NJ to Hoboken, NJ is 16.8 miles and takes about 29 minutes via US 1 EXPR, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Northeast region, specifically navigating through New Jersey. The drive offers a mixed experience, transitioning between expressways and local streets. It's a straightforward journey, ideal for a quick transit or an add-on to a larger regional exploration. Given its brevity, it's easily manageable as a single-day excursion.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 1 EXPR | 5.8 mi | 8m |
| Pulaski Skyway | 3.6 mi | 5m |
| Carlton Street | 2.5 mi | 3m |
| East Edgar Road | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| Conrail Viaduct | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Jersey Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Clinton Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| 12th Street Viaduct | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 1 EXPR
— 5.8 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Linden, NJ and Hoboken, NJ.
1
Start on West 12th Street
268 ft
·
13 sec
·
West 12th Street
2
Turn right onto South Stiles Street
0.1 mi
·
27 sec
·
South Stiles Street
3
Turn right onto US 1; US 9
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
East Edgar Road
Use the right lane.
4
Keep slight left at fork onto US 1; US 9
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
East Edgar Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Continue on US 1; US 9
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Carlton Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Keep slight left at fork onto US 1 EXPR; US 9 EXPR
5.8 mi
·
8 min
·
US 1 EXPR; US 9 EXPR
Use the straight lane.
7
Merge onto US 1; US 9
3.6 mi
·
5 min
·
Pulaski Skyway
8
Continue on NJ 139
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Conrail Viaduct
9
Continue on NJ 139
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
·
12th Street Viaduct
10
Take the exit
236 ft
·
9 sec
Use the left lane.
11
Turn left onto Jersey Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Jersey Avenue
Use the left lane.
12
Turn left onto Jackson Street
373 ft
·
20 sec
·
Jackson Street
Use the left lane.
13
Turn right onto Observer Highway
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
·
Observer Highway
14
Continue on Newark Street
0.2 mi
·
45 sec
·
Newark Street
15
Turn left onto Clinton Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Clinton Street
16
Turn right onto 5th Street
526 ft
·
29 sec
·
5th Street
17
Turn left onto CR 677
472 ft
·
25 sec
·
Park Avenue
18
Turn left onto 6th Street
167 ft
·
7 sec
·
6th Street
19
Arrive at destination
6th Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 135 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 15.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 1; US 9 / East Edgar Road
Turn right onto US 1; US 9 / East Edgar Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
1.5 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
US 1; US 9 / East Edgar Road
Keep slight left at fork onto US 1; US 9 / East Edgar Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
4.8 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
US 1 EXPR; US 9 EXPR
Keep slight left at fork onto US 1 EXPR; US 9 EXPR
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
15.3 mi into trip
|
~23m in
Take the exit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
15.3 mi into trip
|
~23m in
|
Jersey Avenue
Turn left onto Jersey Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.79 one way
$5.57 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $3.05 | $6.10 |
| premium | $4.93 | $3.26 | $6.52 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.71 | $7.42 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.25
Pulaski Skyway
(3.6 mi)
$0.25
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Tolls
$0
Total
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5 | 0 | $1.76 | $0.81 |
| Efficient EV | 4.2 | 0 | $1.47 | $0.67 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.7 | 0 | $2.35 | $1.08 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 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
Hoboken, NJ
Afternoon in Hoboken on Sunday
Local time
2:07 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°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 warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
29m 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 route features a mixed drive profile, with about 35% of the journey on highways. You'll experience stretches on the US 1 Express and the Pulaski Skyway, offering a faster pace, before transitioning to surface streets like Carlton Street. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 5.8 miles on US 1 EXPR. Expect the road to shift from elevated highway sections to more urban driving as you approach your destination.
35% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 5.8 mi on US 1 EXPR.
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 0.2 miles in near US 1; US 9 / East Edgar Road.
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 13 decision points packed into just 16.8 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 29m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (US 1; US 9 / East Edgar Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.5 miles (US 1; US 9 / East Edgar Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 4.8 miles (US 1 EXPR; US 9 EXPR): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Starting in Linden, NJ
Full guide →Linden is a city of 42,000 people (2019) in New Jersey. Linden is a regional hub of Polish immigration and features a significant number of establishments featuring the food and culture of Poland.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 29m. Total distance: 16.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
29m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (35%). 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 5.8 miles on US 1 EXPR. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.25 in tolls one way, starting with Pulaski Skyway. 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 Hoboken, 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 0.2 miles (US 1; US 9 / East Edgar Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.5 miles (US 1; US 9 / East Edgar Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 4.8 miles (US 1 EXPR; US 9 EXPR): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
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 Hoboken, 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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