Origin
Madison, NJ
Afternoon in Madison on Sunday
Local time
12:06 PM
EDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Madison, 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
39m
Distance
25.1 mi
40 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 36m
★
6 AM
0h 39m
8 AM
0h 46m
10 AM
0h 42m
12 PM
0h 41m
3 PM
0h 42m
5 PM
0h 46m
8 PM
0h 37m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Madison, NJ
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Hoboken, NJ
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Trip Overview
Spanning just 25.2 miles, the journey from Madison to Hoboken is a quick, straightforward transit across Northern New Jersey. You can easily complete this trip in about 43 minutes, making it a perfect candidate for a single-day excursion that requires no overnight stops. Budgeting approximately $4 for fuel will cover your transit costs, keeping this an incredibly affordable trip. Because both locations are situated within the Northeast region, you will remain in a familiar geographic corridor for the duration of the drive. Whether you are heading into the city for business or a visit, the short distance offers maximum flexibility for your schedule.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway | 9 mi | 10m |
| New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension | 8.2 mi | 11m |
| Main Street | 3 mi | 7m |
| NJ 24 | 2.4 mi | 2m |
| Jersey Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Clinton Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| NJ 124 | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Newark Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
— 9 mi, about 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Madison, NJ and Hoboken, NJ.
1
Start on NJ 124
3.0 mi
·
7 min
·
Main Street
2
Keep slight left at fork onto NJ 124
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
NJ 124
Use the straight / right lanes.
3
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
Toward NJ 24 East
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
4
Merge onto NJ 24
2.4 mi
·
2 min
·
NJ 24
5
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
29 sec
Toward I 78 East: Holland Tunnel, New York City, Newark
6
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
Toward I 78 East Local: Newark
Use the slight right lane.
7
Merge onto I 78
9.0 mi
·
10 min
·
Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight left at fork onto I 78; NJTP
5.9 mi
·
8 min
·
New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension
9
Continue on I 78; NJTP
2.3 mi
·
2 min
·
New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension
Exit 14C
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Turn left onto Jersey Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Jersey Avenue
Use the straight / left lanes.
11
Turn left onto Jackson Street
373 ft
·
20 sec
·
Jackson Street
Use the left lane.
12
Turn right onto Observer Highway
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
·
Observer Highway
13
Continue on Newark Street
0.2 mi
·
45 sec
·
Newark Street
14
Turn left onto Clinton Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Clinton Street
15
Turn right onto 5th Street
526 ft
·
29 sec
·
5th Street
16
Turn left onto CR 677
472 ft
·
25 sec
·
Park Avenue
17
Turn left onto 6th Street
167 ft
·
7 sec
·
6th Street
18
Arrive at destination
6th Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 155 decision points cluster between mile 3 and 6.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
3 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
NJ 124
Keep slight left at fork onto NJ 124
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
3.3 mi into trip
|
~7m in
Take the ramp toward NJ 24 East
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
Toward NJ 24 East
6
5.8 mi into trip
|
~10m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 78 East: Holland Tunnel, New York City, Newark
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 78 East: Holland Tunnel, New York City...
7
6.2 mi into trip
|
~11m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 78 East Local: Newark
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 78 East Local: Newark
5
6.4 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
I 78 / Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
Merge onto I 78 / Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.16 one way
$8.32 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $4.56 | $9.12 |
| premium | $4.93 | $4.87 | $9.74 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.54 | $11.08 |
Estimated Tolls: $1.16
New Jersey Turnpike
(8.2 mi)
$1.16
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Tolls
$1
Total
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.5 | 0 | $2.64 | $1.20 |
| Efficient EV | 6.3 | 0 | $2.20 | $1.00 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10 | 0 | $3.51 | $1.61 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 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
12:06 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
5 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
39m 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 turn-heavy local drive as you navigate your way toward the waterfront. You will primarily utilize NJ 24 East, I 78 East, and the Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway to bridge the gap between your origin and destination. With a 0% highway share, the route prioritizes local connections over long-distance interstate cruising. This profile means you should stay alert, as the path involves frequent maneuvering rather than monotonous, high-speed stretches. The experience behind the wheel is defined by constant transitions through local road networks rather than long, uninterrupted highway driving.
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: 9 mi on Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway 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 3 miles in near NJ 124.
Driving Effort
10/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 15 decision points packed into just 25.1 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 39m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 3 miles (NJ 124): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 3.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 5.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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 Madison, NJ and Hoboken, NJ, road signs point toward New York City and Newark.
New York City
5.8 mi in
|
~10m
Newark
5.8 mi in
|
~10m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 39m. Total distance: 25.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
39m 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 9 miles on Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $1.16 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 3 miles (NJ 124): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 3.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 5.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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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