Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 6, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
42m
Distance
28.1 mi
45 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
North Plainfield, NJ
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Hoboken, NJ
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North Plainfield to Hoboken is 28.1 miles and takes about 42m via Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway and NJ Turnpike Newark Bay Extension, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within New Jersey, connecting two points in the Northeast region. The route is primarily highway driving, making it a quick and straightforward transit. You'll find it's a practical choice for getting from one area to another without much fuss. Expect efficient travel with minimal deviations.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway | 13.6 mi | 15m |
| New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension | 8.2 mi | 11m |
| US 22 | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| New Providence Road | 1 mi | 2m |
| Jersey Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Diamond Hill Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Clinton Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Newark Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between North Plainfield, NJ and Hoboken, NJ.
Start on Norwood Avenue
Continue on North Drive
Turn right onto US 22
Take the exit
Continue on Park Avenue
Turn right
Turn slight right onto New Providence Road
Continue on CR 655
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 78
Keep slight right at fork onto I 78
Take the exit
Merge onto I 78
Take the exit
Merge onto I 78
Keep slight left at fork onto I 78; NJTP
Continue on I 78; NJTP
Turn left onto Jersey Avenue
Turn left onto Jackson Street
Turn right onto Observer Highway
Continue on Newark Street
Turn left onto Clinton Street
Turn right onto 5th Street
Turn left onto CR 677
Turn left onto 6th Street
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 2.3 and 17.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Take the exit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Take the ramp toward I 78 East: Newark
Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight right at fork onto I 78 / Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward I 78 East: Holland Tunnel, New York City
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Take the exit toward NJTP, I 95, US 1-9, NJ 21, US 22: Port Newark
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Regular Gas
$4.70 one way
$9.39 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.67 | $5.17 | $10.34 |
| premium | $5.01 | $5.54 | $11.09 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $6.19 | $12.39 |
Estimated Tolls: $1.16
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Tolls
$1
Total
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.4 | 0 | $2.95 | $1.35 |
| Efficient EV | 7 | 0 | $2.46 | $1.12 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.2 | 0 | $3.93 | $1.80 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Late night in North Plainfield on Sunday
Local time
12:03 AM
EDT
Current temp
85°F
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Destination
Late night in Hoboken on Sunday
Local time
12:03 AM
EDT
Current temp
85°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
With 85% highway, most of your 28.1 miles will be on major roadways. You'll experience a longest stretch of 13.6 miles on the Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway. The New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension also contributes significantly to the highway portion. Prepare for frequent exits and merges as you navigate through urban and suburban environments.
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 2.3 miles in.
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 21 decision points packed into just 28.1 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 42m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 2.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 3.9 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 8.3 miles (I 78 / Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
339 ft
Total Descent
455 ft
Highest Point
388 ft
~5.3 mi in
Elevation Range
382 ft
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between North Plainfield, NJ and Hoboken, NJ, road signs point toward New York City and Njtp.
New York City
Njtp
Top landmarks
Founded 1849
Hoboken (HOH-boh-kən) is a small city on the Hudson River in northeastern New Jersey. Once known only as the birthplace of baseball and crooner Frank Sinatra and the site of Stevens Institute of Technology, Hoboken has become a party town, rich in bars and clubs, and a bedroom community for young, mostly twenty-something professionals who work across the river in New York City
Top landmarks
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 42m. Total distance: 28.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
42m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (85%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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