Origin
Lyndhurst, NJ
Morning in Lyndhurst on Sunday
Local time
7:51 AM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lyndhurst, 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
17m
Distance
9.2 mi
15 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 16m
★
6 AM
0h 18m
8 AM
0h 21m
10 AM
0h 19m
12 PM
0h 19m
3 PM
0h 19m
5 PM
0h 21m
8 PM
0h 17m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lyndhurst, NJ
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Hoboken, NJ
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Trip Overview
Lyndhurst, NJ to Hoboken, NJ is 9.2 miles and takes about 17m via NJ 3, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Northeast region, connecting two points in New Jersey. It's a straightforward drive, primarily on highways, making it an easy option for a quick transit or a short leg of a larger journey. You'll find the route is direct and efficient, ideal for when you need to get from point A to point B without much fuss.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| NJ 3 | 5.1 mi | 5m |
| NJ 495 | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Garden Street | 0.7 mi | 2m |
| Delafield Avenue | 0.6 mi | 2m |
| Park Avenue | 0.5 mi | 2m |
| Boulevard East | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| South Marginal Highway | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| 6th Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
NJ 3
— 5.1 mi, about 5m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lyndhurst, NJ and Hoboken, NJ.
1
Start on Delafield Avenue
0.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Delafield Avenue
2
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
Toward NJ 3 East
3
Merge onto NJ 3
5.1 mi
·
5 min
·
NJ 3
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
4
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
Toward NJ 495 East: Lincoln Tunnel, Kennedy Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Merge onto NJ 495
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
NJ 495
6
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
Toward Weehawken, Hoboken, Ferries to New York City
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Continue on South Marginal Highway
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
·
South Marginal Highway
8
Turn right onto Boulevard East
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Boulevard East
Use the left lane.
9
Continue on Park Avenue
0.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Park Avenue
Use the straight lane.
10
Turn left onto CR 670
269 ft
·
15 sec
·
14th Street
Use the left lane.
11
Turn right onto CR 673
0.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Garden Street
12
Turn right onto 6th Street
435 ft
·
20 sec
·
6th Street
13
Arrive at destination
6th Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 95 decision points cluster between mile 0.6 and 8.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.6 mi into trip
|
~2m in
Take the ramp toward NJ 3 East
Navigation decision point
Toward NJ 3 East
5
0.7 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
NJ 3
Merge onto NJ 3
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
5.7 mi into trip
|
~8m 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
7.1 mi into trip
|
~10m 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...
6
8.4 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
CR 670 / 14th Street
Turn left onto CR 670 / 14th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.53 one way
$3.05 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $1.67 | $3.34 |
| premium | $4.93 | $1.78 | $3.57 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.03 | $4.06 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.8 | 0 | $0.97 | $0.44 |
| Efficient EV | 2.3 | 0 | $0.80 | $0.37 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.7 | 0 | $1.29 | $0.59 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 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
Morning in Hoboken on Sunday
Local time
7:51 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
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
17m 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 drive is largely highway-focused, with 67% of the journey utilizing major roadways. You'll encounter stretches like the 5.1 miles on NJ 3, which offer a consistent, faster pace. The profile suggests a predominantly highway experience, meaning you can expect higher speeds and fewer interruptions compared to local roads. The route is designed for efficient travel, so prepare for conditions typical of interstate driving as you make your way.
67% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 5.1 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 0.6 miles in.
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 9 decision points packed into just 9.2 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 17m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.6 miles: Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles (NJ 3): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 5.7 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 Lyndhurst, NJ and Hoboken, NJ, road signs point toward Weehawken and Ferries To New York City.
Weehawken
7.1 mi in
|
~10m
Ferries To New York City
7.1 mi in
|
~10m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 17m. Total distance: 9.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
17m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (67%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 5.1 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 0.6 miles: Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles (NJ 3): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 5.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Thomas Edison National Historical Park, Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park and Gateway National Recreation Area (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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