Elysian Cafe
Near the end, right off the route
Hoboken, New Jersey
Hours: 12 pm–12 am
+12017985898
Visit websiteCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 56m
Distance
89.6 mi
144 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$15
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lindenwold, NJ
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Hoboken, NJ
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This 91.1-mile drive from Lindenwold, NJ, to Hoboken, NJ, is a manageable one-day trip, taking approximately 1 hour and 44 minutes. The route primarily utilizes local roads like White Horse Road West, Burnt Mill Road, and Haddonfield-Berlin Road, with no highway driving involved. Expect a fuel cost of around $15 for this journey. Given its relatively short duration and turn-heavy nature, it's perfect for a single-day excursion without needing an overnight stay. This trip stays within the Northeast region, connecting two points within New Jersey.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
44.8 miles from Lindenwold, NJ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 57m into the drive .
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| New Jersey Turnpike | 69.5 mi | 1h 21m |
| New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension | 7.5 mi | 10m |
| I 295 | 4.1 mi | 4m |
| Burnt Mill Road | 2.8 mi | 5m |
| White Horse Pike | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| White Horse Road West | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Jersey Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Clinton Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Lindenwold, NJ and Hoboken, NJ.
Start on US 30
Turn right onto CR 673
Turn left onto CR 670
Turn left onto CR 561
Continue on CR 561
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 295
Take the exit
Merge onto NJ 73
Take the exit
Keep slight left at fork
Merge onto NJTP
Keep slight right at fork onto NJTP
Take the exit
Keep slight left at fork
Merge onto I 78; NJTP
Continue on I 78; NJTP
Turn left onto Jersey Avenue
Turn left onto Jackson Street
Turn right onto Observer Highway
Continue on Newark Street
Turn left onto Clinton Street
Turn right onto 5th Street
Turn left onto CR 677
Turn left onto 6th Street
Arrive at destination
Since this 91.1-mile drive is relatively short at under two hours, you have the flexibility to depart at your convenience. Consider leaving mid-morning to avoid the peak rush hour in both Lindenwold and Hoboken. With no long highway stretches, you won't need to worry about extended periods without services, but keep an eye on your fuel tank as you'll be on local roads for the entire journey, with an estimated fuel cost of $15. A practical tip for this turn-heavy route is to utilize a GPS with clear audible turn-by-turn directions to help you anticipate the frequent changes in direction.
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 20 miles or 28m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 44.8 miles or 57m 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 34m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Hoboken, NJ than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Lindenwold, NJ so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Lindenwold, NJ
This is one driving day of about 89.6 miles and 1h 56m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
45 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 20 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 44.8 miles from Lindenwold, 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 69.5 miles.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.
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5 decision points cluster between mile 1.3 and 79.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn left onto CR 670 / Burnt Mill Road
Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward NJ 73 South: Berlin
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight left at fork toward NJTP North: New York
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward I 78, US 1, US 9: Newark Airport, Holland Tunnel
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight left at fork toward I 78 East: Bayonne, Jersey City, Holland Tunnel
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Regular Gas
$14.85 one way
$29.71 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $16.27 | $32.54 |
| premium | $4.93 | $17.38 | $34.75 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $19.78 | $39.57 |
Estimated Tolls: $10.78
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
$15
Tolls
$11
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$51–$76
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 31.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 26.9 | 0 | $9.41 | $4.30 |
| Efficient EV | 22.4 | 0 | $7.84 | $3.58 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 35.8 | 0 | $12.54 | $5.73 |
Gas CO2
31 kg
EV CO2
10 kg (68% 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
Morning in Lindenwold on Sunday
Local time
8:01 AM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Destination
Morning in Hoboken on Sunday
Local time
8:01 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
45°F
Manalapan, NJ
45 mi in
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
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.
This route is characterized as a 'turn-heavy local drive,' meaning you'll be navigating a series of turns and intersections rather than cruising on a straight highway. With 0% highway share, expect a continuous local road experience for the entire 91.1 miles. There isn't a 'longest stretch' of uninterrupted driving noted, indicating a consistent need for attention to road changes and turns. The drive will likely feel more like navigating through towns and local communities rather than open highway travel.
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 1.3 miles in near CR 670 / Burnt Mill Road.
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 89.6 miles you will encounter 22 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 1.3 miles (CR 670 / Burnt Mill Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 8.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 9.7 miles: 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 Lindenwold, NJ and Hoboken, NJ, road signs point toward Njtp: New Jersey Turnpike, Njtp North: New York and Jersey City.
Njtp: New Jersey Turnpike
Njtp North: New York
Jersey City
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 56m. Total distance: 89.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 56m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (91%). 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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