Origin
Little Falls, NJ
Morning in Little Falls on Sunday
Local time
6:15 AM
EDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Little Falls, 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
24m
Distance
15.4 mi
25 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 22m
★
6 AM
0h 24m
8 AM
0h 28m
10 AM
0h 25m
12 PM
0h 25m
3 PM
0h 26m
5 PM
0h 28m
8 PM
0h 23m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Little Falls, NJ
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Hoboken, NJ
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Trip Overview
This straightforward 15.4-mile drive from Little Falls to Hoboken, New Jersey, is designed for efficiency, taking approximately 24 minutes. It's a perfect candidate for a day trip, requiring no overnight stays. You can expect a highway-focused experience, with about 79% of the journey utilizing major roadways. The estimated fuel cost for this trip is around $3, making it an economical option. Given its short distance and primary use of major arteries like NJ 3 and NJ 495, this route is ideal for a quick transit between these two Northeast New Jersey locations without significant time commitment.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| NJ 3 | 10.5 mi | 11m |
| NJ 495 | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Garden Street | 0.7 mi | 2m |
| US 46 | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| Park Avenue | 0.5 mi | 2m |
| Boulevard East | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Notch Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Ridge Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
NJ 3
— 10.5 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Little Falls, NJ and Hoboken, NJ.
1
Start on (641)
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Ridge Road
2
Continue on CR 631
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
Long Hill Road
3
Turn straight
300 ft
·
13 sec
4
Turn straight onto CR 633
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
Notch Road
5
Take the ramp
193 ft
·
5 sec
6
Continue on this road
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
this road
7
Merge onto US 46
0.6 mi
·
42 sec
·
US 46
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
Turn slight left onto NJ 3
11 mi
·
11 min
·
NJ 3
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
Toward NJ 495 East: Lincoln Tunnel, Kennedy Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
10
Merge onto NJ 495
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
NJ 495
11
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
Toward Weehawken, Hoboken, Ferries to New York City
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Continue on South Marginal Highway
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
·
South Marginal Highway
13
Turn right onto Boulevard East
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Boulevard East
Use the left lane.
14
Continue on Park Avenue
0.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Park Avenue
Use the straight lane.
15
Turn left onto CR 670
269 ft
·
15 sec
·
14th Street
Use the left lane.
16
Turn right onto CR 673
0.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Garden Street
17
Turn right onto 6th Street
435 ft
·
20 sec
·
6th Street
18
Arrive at destination
6th Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 105 decision points cluster between mile 0.8 and 14.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.8 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
US 46
Merge onto US 46
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
11.9 mi into trip
|
~14m in
Take the exit toward NJ 495 East: Lincoln Tunnel, Kennedy Boulevard
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / right lanes.
Toward NJ 495 East: Lincoln Tunnel, Kennedy Bou...
7
13.3 mi into trip
|
~16m in
Take the exit toward Weehawken, Hoboken, Ferries to New York City
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward Weehawken, Hoboken, Ferries to New York...
4
13.5 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
Boulevard East
Turn right onto Boulevard East
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
14.6 mi into trip
|
~20m in
|
CR 670 / 14th Street
Turn left onto CR 670 / 14th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.55 one way
$5.11 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $2.80 | $5.59 |
| premium | $4.93 | $2.99 | $5.97 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.40 | $6.80 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.6 | 0 | $1.62 | $0.74 |
| Efficient EV | 3.9 | 0 | $1.35 | $0.62 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.2 | 0 | $2.16 | $0.99 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
Morning in Hoboken on Sunday
Local time
6:15 AM
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
19 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
24m 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?
Expect a predominantly highway-focused drive, with 79% of the 15.4 miles on faster roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 10.5 miles along NJ 3, which sets a brisk pace for a significant portion of the journey. While NJ 3 and NJ 495 are key components, the route concludes on Garden Street, offering a slight shift in character as you approach your destination. This isn't a winding scenic route; it's a direct path designed for getting from point A to point B with minimal fuss, characterized by steady highway travel.
79% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 10.5 mi on NJ 3.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on NJ 3 and NJ 495. 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 US 46.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 10 decision points packed into just 15.4 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 24m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.8 miles (US 46): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 11.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 13.3 miles: 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 Little Falls, NJ and Hoboken, NJ, road signs point toward Weehawken and Ferries To New York City.
Weehawken
13.3 mi in
|
~16m
Ferries To New York City
13.3 mi in
|
~16m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 24m. Total distance: 15.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
24m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (79%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 10.5 miles on NJ 3. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 0.8 miles (US 46): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 11.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 13.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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