Origin
Lumberton, NJ
Morning in Lumberton on Sunday
Local time
6:19 AM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lumberton, 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
1h 37m
Distance
75.5 mi
122 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$13
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 30m
★
6 AM
1h 38m
8 AM
1h 53m
10 AM
1h 43m
12 PM
1h 41m
3 PM
1h 44m
5 PM
1h 52m
8 PM
1h 33m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lumberton, NJ
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Hoboken, NJ
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Trip Overview
This 75.7-mile drive from Lumberton, NJ, to Hoboken, NJ, is estimated to take about 1 hour and 29 minutes, making it a manageable one-day trip. With a fuel cost of approximately $13, it's an economical journey. You'll primarily be navigating local roads, with a 0% highway share, so expect a more engaged driving experience. This route stays within the Northeast region, connecting two points within New Jersey. It's a straightforward trip perfect for a single day, allowing for flexibility in your schedule.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
37.7 miles from Lumberton, NJ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 47m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| New Jersey Turnpike | 60 mi | 1h 10m |
| New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension | 7.5 mi | 10m |
| Mount Holly Bypass | 2.5 mi | 3m |
| Burlington-Mount Holly Road | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Main Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Jersey Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Clinton Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Mount Holly Avenue Bypass | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
New Jersey Turnpike
— 60 mi, about 1h 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lumberton, NJ and Hoboken, NJ.
1
Start on CR 541
0.5 mi
·
53 sec
·
Main Street
2
Turn left onto CR 541
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Mount Holly Bypass
Use the left / straight lanes.
3
Continue on CR 541
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
Mount Holly Avenue Bypass
4
Continue on CR 541
0.5 mi
·
49 sec
·
Mount Holly Bypass
5
At end of road, turn left onto CR 541
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Burlington-Mount Holly Road
Use the left lane.
6
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
27 sec
Toward NJTP: Hancock Lane, All Turns
7
Turn left onto Hancock Lane
306 ft
·
6 sec
·
Hancock Lane
8
Continue on NJ Turnpike Exit 5
0.2 mi
·
40 sec
·
NJ Turnpike Exit 5
Toward NJTP Toll: New Jersey Turnpike
9
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
52 sec
Toward NJTP North: New York
10
Merge onto NJTP
5.1 mi
·
5 min
·
New Jersey Turnpike
11
Keep slight right at fork onto NJTP
55 mi
·
1 hr 4 min
·
New Jersey Turnpike
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
9 sec
Exit 14-14C
Toward I 78, US 1, US 9: Newark Airport, Holland Tunnel
Use the slight right lane.
13
Keep slight left at fork
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Exit 14A-C
Toward I 78 East: Bayonne, Jersey City, Holland Tunnel
14
Merge onto I 78; NJTP
5.1 mi
·
7 min
·
New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension
15
Continue on I 78; NJTP
2.3 mi
·
2 min
·
New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension
Exit 14C
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Turn left onto Jersey Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Jersey Avenue
Use the straight / left lanes.
17
Turn left onto Jackson Street
373 ft
·
20 sec
·
Jackson Street
Use the left lane.
18
Turn right onto Observer Highway
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
·
Observer Highway
19
Continue on Newark Street
0.2 mi
·
45 sec
·
Newark Street
20
Turn left onto Clinton Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Clinton Street
21
Turn right onto 5th Street
526 ft
·
29 sec
·
5th Street
22
Turn left onto CR 677
472 ft
·
25 sec
·
Park Avenue
23
Turn left onto 6th Street
167 ft
·
7 sec
·
6th Street
24
Arrive at destination
6th Street
Trip Plan
Given the 1 hour and 29-minute duration and 75.7-mile distance, this trip is easily completed in one day. Aim to depart Lumberton outside of peak morning or evening commute times to make the most of the 'turn-heavy' nature of the route. Since there are no designated long stretches, you'll have plenty of opportunities for quick stops as needed, though no specific stops are built into this plan. Keep an eye on your fuel; the estimated cost is $13, so you should have plenty of range, but it's always wise to top off before heading out on local roads where gas stations might be less frequent than on major highways.
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.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 37.7 miles from Lumberton, NJ, or about 47m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 60 miles.
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 17 miles or 22m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 37.7 miles or 47m 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 18m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Hoboken, NJ than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Lumberton, NJ so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Lumberton, NJ
This is one driving day of about 75.5 miles and 1h 37m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 17 miles from Lumberton, NJ.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on New Jersey Turnpike for about 60 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
38 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.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 17 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 37.7 miles from Lumberton, 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 60 miles.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 185 decision points cluster between mile 0.5 and 65.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0.5 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
CR 541 / Mount Holly Bypass
Turn left onto CR 541 / Mount Holly Bypass
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
6
5.3 mi into trip
|
~8m in
Keep slight right at fork toward NJTP North: New York
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward NJTP North: New York
6
10.7 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
NJTP / New Jersey Turnpike
Keep slight right at fork onto NJTP / New Jersey Turnpike
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
8
65.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 20m in
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
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 14-14C
Toward I 78, US 1, US 9: Newark Airport, Hollan...
7
65.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 20m in
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
Exit 14A-C
Toward I 78 East: Bayonne, Jersey City, Holland...
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$12.52 one way
$25.03 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
26 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $13.71 | $27.42 |
| premium | $4.93 | $14.64 | $29.28 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $16.67 | $33.34 |
Estimated Tolls: $9.49
New Jersey Turnpike
(67.5 mi)
$9.46
Nj Turnpike
(0.2 mi)
$0.03
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
$13
Tolls
$9
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$47–$72
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 26.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 22.7 | 0 | $7.93 | $3.62 |
| Efficient EV | 18.9 | 0 | $6.61 | $3.02 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 30.2 | 0 | $10.57 | $4.83 |
Gas CO2
26 kg
EV CO2
9 kg (65% 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
6:19 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
3 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
1h 37m 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Thomas Edison National Historical Park
National Historical Park
Today, the brick buildings on Main Street in West Orange, NJ seem quiet, betraying little evidence of the research, development, and innovation of their heyday. Visitors can step back in time to Thoma...
8 mi from route
~19 min detour
$10
near mile 65.1
Park Closure: Glenmont Mansion and Grounds Closed
Gateway National Recreation Area
National Recreation Area
Spanning 27,000 acres from Sandy Hook in New Jersey to Breezy Point in New York City, the park is both the gateway from the ocean into New York Harbor, and the gateway to the National Park Service for...
12 mi from route
~31 min detour
Free
near mile 70.3
View on nps.gov
Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park
National Historical Park
Silk cloth and steam locomotives; textiles and continuous paper rolls; firearms and aircraft engines. What do these things have in common? All were manufactured in the same place - Paterson, NJ. In 17...
14 mi from route
~35 min detour
Free
near mile 75.5
View on nps.gov
Morristown National Historical Park
National Historical Park
Morristown National Historical Park commemorates the sites of General Washington and the Continental Army’s winter encampment from December 1779 to June 1780, where soldiers survived the coldest winte...
19 mi from route
~48 min detour
Free
near mile 59.9
View on nps.gov
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
Prepare for a 'turn-heavy local drive' as you traverse New Jersey on roads like Mount Holly Bypass and Burlington-Mount Holly Road. With no highway sections, this 75.7-mile route demands your full attention, offering a continuous engagement with local traffic patterns and road layouts. There isn't a 'longest stretch' to speak of, implying frequent intersections and changes in speed. This is a driving experience rooted in the local landscape, not a high-speed transit.
90% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
24 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 60 mi on New Jersey Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
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 0.5 miles in near CR 541 / Mount Holly Bypass.
Driving Effort
10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 75.5 miles you will encounter 18 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 0.5 miles (CR 541 / Mount Holly Bypass): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 10.7 miles (NJTP / New Jersey Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
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 Lumberton, NJ and Hoboken, NJ, road signs point toward All Turns, Njtp Toll: New Jersey Turnpike, Njtp North: New York and Jersey City.
All Turns
4.9 mi in
|
~7m
Njtp Toll: New Jersey Turnpike
5.1 mi in
|
~8m
|
via NJ Turnpike Exit 5
Njtp North: New York
5.3 mi in
|
~8m
Jersey City
65.7 mi in
|
~1h 20m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 37m. Total distance: 75.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 37m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (90%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 60 miles on New Jersey Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $9.49 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 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 0.5 miles (CR 541 / Mount Holly Bypass): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 10.7 miles (NJTP / New Jersey Turnpike): 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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