Traveling from Mantua to Hoboken covers 98.2 miles and typically takes about 1 hour and 54 minutes. This journey is perfectly suited for a single-day trip, meaning you won't need to worry about booking overnight accommodations. Budgeting around $16 for fuel should comfortably cover your transit through the Northeast region of New Jersey. Since the route avoids highways entirely, you will stay on local roads for the duration of the trip. It is a straightforward drive that prioritizes direct access over speed, making it an honest, no-frills way to reach your destination.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
48.9 miles from Mantua, NJ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 4m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
New Jersey Turnpike
69.5 mi
1h 21m
I 295
11.7 mi
14m
New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension
7.5 mi
10m
Mantua Pike
2.8 mi
4m
South Broad Street
1.3 mi
3m
Broadway
0.7 mi
1m
Jersey Avenue
0.5 mi
1m
Clinton Street
0.4 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
New Jersey Turnpike
— 69.5 mi, about 1h 21m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mantua, NJ and Hoboken, NJ.
1
Start on this road
66 ft·9 sec·this road
2
Turn right onto NJ 45
2.8 mi·4 min·Mantua Pike
3
Continue on NJ 45; CR 551
1.3 mi·3 min·South Broad Street
Use the straight lane.
4
Turn right onto Edith Avenue
236 ft·9 sec·Edith Avenue
5
Turn left onto Washington Avenue
0.1 mi·15 sec·Washington Avenue
6
Continue on CR 551
0.2 mi·18 sec·Broadway
7
At end of road, turn left onto CR 551
0.5 mi·45 sec·Broadway
8
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·31 sec
Toward I 295 North: Walt Whitman Bridge
9
Merge onto I 295
12 mi·14 min·I 295
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.3 mi·42 sec
Exit 36AToward NJ 73 South: BerlinUse the slight right lane.
11
Merge onto NJ 73
0.2 mi·18 sec·NJ 73
12
Take the exit
0.5 mi·1 min
Toward NJTP: New Jersey Turnpike
13
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi·1 min
Toward NJTP North: New YorkUse the straight / right lanes.
14
Merge onto NJTP
15 mi·16 min·New Jersey Turnpike
15
Keep slight right at fork onto NJTP
55 mi·1 hr 4 min·New Jersey Turnpike
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
16
Take the exit
0.1 mi·9 sec
Exit 14-14CToward I 78, US 1, US 9: Newark Airport, Holland TunnelUse the slight right lane.
17
Keep slight left at fork
0.8 mi·1 min
Exit 14A-CToward I 78 East: Bayonne, Jersey City, Holland Tunnel
18
Merge onto I 78; NJTP
5.1 mi·7 min·New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension
19
Continue on I 78; NJTP
2.3 mi·2 min·New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension
Exit 14CUse the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Turn left onto Jersey Avenue
0.5 mi·1 min·Jersey Avenue
Use the straight / left lanes.
21
Turn left onto Jackson Street
373 ft·20 sec·Jackson Street
Use the left lane.
22
Turn right onto Observer Highway
0.2 mi·39 sec·Observer Highway
23
Continue on Newark Street
0.2 mi·45 sec·Newark Street
24
Turn left onto Clinton Street
0.4 mi·1 min·Clinton Street
25
Turn right onto 5th Street
526 ft·29 sec·5th Street
26
Turn left onto CR 677
472 ft·25 sec·Park Avenue
27
Turn left onto 6th Street
167 ft·7 sec·6th Street
28
Arrive at destination
6th Street
Trip Plan
Since this is a sub-two-hour trip, you have plenty of flexibility regarding your departure time, though avoiding peak traffic hours on local roads is always a smart move. Without any scheduled stops built into this 98.2-mile route, feel free to pull over whenever you need a break rather than sticking to a rigid itinerary. Keep an eye on your navigation closely, as the reliance on local thoroughfares like South Broad Street means you will be making many turns throughout the 1 hour and 54 minutes of driving. Setting aside $16 for fuel ensures you are covered for the trip, but topping off your tank before you leave Mantua is a practical way to streamline your journey.
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 48.9 miles from Mantua, NJ, or about 1h 4m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 69.5 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 22 miles or 32m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 48.9 miles or 1h 4m 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 41m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Hoboken, NJ than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Mantua, NJ so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Mantua, NJ
This is one driving day of about 97.9 miles and 2h 7m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 22 miles from Mantua, 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 69.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 23
5 decision points cluster between mile 16.9 and 88.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
16.9 mi into trip|~25m in
Take the exit toward NJ 73 South: Berlin
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 36A
Toward NJ 73 South: Berlin
7
18 mi into trip|~27m in
Keep slight left at fork toward NJTP North: New York
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Toward NJTP North: New York
6
33.1 mi into trip|~45m 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
88 mi into trip|~1h 50m 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
88.1 mi into trip|~1h 50m 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
$16.23 one way
$32.46 round trip
$4.21/gal25.4 MPG avg34 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.61
$17.78
$35.55
premium
$4.93
$18.99
$37.97
diesel
$5.61
$21.62
$43.23
Estimated Tolls: $10.78
New Jersey Turnpike
(77 mi)$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
$16
Tolls
$11
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$52–$77
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 34.3 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging
· 0 stops
· 68% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
29.4
0
$10.28
$4.70
Efficient EV
24.5
0
$8.57
$3.92
EV Truck/SUV
39.2
0
$13.71
$6.27
Gas CO2
34 kg
EV CO2
11 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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Forecast as of Apr 17, 2026
Origin
Mantua, NJ
Morning
in Mantua on Sunday
Local time
7:41 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Hoboken, NJ
Morning
in Hoboken on Sunday
Local time
7:41 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
52°F
Bristol, PA
49 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
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
2h 7m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention behind the wheel. You will navigate through Mantua Pike, South Broad Street, and Edith Avenue, which account for 0% highway travel. Because the road is composed entirely of local streets, there are no long, uninterrupted interstate stretches to rely on for cruising. This personality makes for an engaging, hands-on driving experience as you transition from the quiet of Mantua toward the urban density of Hoboken. Be prepared for frequent stops and turns as you navigate the local road network.
91% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
28 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 69.5 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 I 295. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 16.9 miles in.
Driving Effort10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 23 significant decision points across 97.9 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 16.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 18 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 33.1 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.
Between Mantua, NJ and Hoboken, NJ, road signs point toward Njtp: New Jersey Turnpike, Njtp North: New York and Jersey City.
Njtp: New Jersey Turnpike
17.5 mi in|~26m
Njtp North: New York
18 mi in|~27m
Jersey City
88.1 mi in|~1h 50m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 7m. Total distance: 97.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 7m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (91%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 69.5 miles on New Jersey Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $10.78 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.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 16.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 18 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 33.1 miles (NJTP / New Jersey Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Hoboken, NJ before heading back.
