Trip from Ocean Acres, NJ to Hoboken, NJ

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 56m

Distance

87.9 mi

142 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$15

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 25 min

4 AM

1h 48m ★

6 AM

1h 56m

8 AM

2h 13m

10 AM

2h 2m

12 PM

2h 0m

3 PM

2h 3m

5 PM

2h 12m

8 PM

1h 51m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Ocean Acres, NJ

Aisling Kerr

city in Hudson County, New Jersey, United States

Hoboken, NJ

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Trip Overview

Ocean Acres, NJ to Hoboken, NJ is 87.9 miles and takes about 1 hour 56 minutes via Garden State Parkway, New Jersey Turnpike, and New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension, with a fuel budget near $15 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This straightforward drive stays within New Jersey, connecting two points in the Northeast region. Expect a highway-focused experience with a high percentage of time spent on major roadways. It's a practical choice for a single-day trip, especially if you're looking for an efficient way to cover ground between these two locations.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Midpoint

44 miles from Ocean Acres, NJ

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 55m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Garden State Parkway	60.7 mi	1h 12m
New Jersey Turnpike	12.5 mi	15m
New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension	7.5 mi	10m
Nautilus Drive	1.8 mi	4m
West Bay Avenue	0.7 mi	1m
Jersey Avenue	0.5 mi	1m
Clinton Street	0.4 mi	1m
Newark Street	0.2 mi	<1m

Longest stretch: Garden State Parkway — 60.7 mi, about 1h 12m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Ocean Acres, NJ and Hoboken, NJ.

Start on Buccaneer Lane

332 ft · 16 sec · Buccaneer Lane

Turn right onto (111)

1.8 mi · 4 min · Nautilus Drive

At end of road, turn right onto CR 554

0.7 mi · 1 min · West Bay Avenue

Turn left

0.2 mi · 31 sec

Toward GSP Toll North Use the left lane.

Merge onto GSP

36 mi · 41 min · Garden State Parkway

Use the straight lane.

Keep slight left at fork

0.5 mi · 31 sec

Continue on GSP

25 mi · 30 min · Garden State Parkway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 48 sec

Exit 129 Toward I 95, NJTP: New York City, Trenton Use the slight right lane.

Keep slight right at fork

0.1 mi · 16 sec

Continue on this road

0.5 mi · 1 min · this road

Continue on this road

0.1 mi · 16 sec · this road

Toward I 95 North, NJTP North: New York City

Keep slight right at fork

0.5 mi · 1 min

Toward I 95 North, NJTP North: New York City

Merge onto I 95; NJTP

13 mi · 15 min · New Jersey Turnpike

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.

Keep slight left at fork

0.8 mi · 1 min

Exit 14A-C Toward I 78 East: Bayonne, Jersey City, Holland Tunnel

Merge onto I 78; NJTP

5.1 mi · 7 min · New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension

Continue on I 78; NJTP

2.3 mi · 2 min · New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension

Exit 14C Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Turn left onto Jersey Avenue

0.5 mi · 1 min · Jersey Avenue

Use the straight / left lanes.

Turn left onto Jackson Street

373 ft · 20 sec · Jackson Street

Use the left lane.

Turn right onto Observer Highway

0.2 mi · 39 sec · Observer Highway

Continue on Newark Street

0.2 mi · 45 sec · Newark Street

Turn left onto Clinton Street

0.4 mi · 1 min · Clinton Street

Turn right onto 5th Street

526 ft · 29 sec · 5th Street

Turn left onto CR 677

472 ft · 25 sec · Park Avenue

Turn left onto 6th Street

167 ft · 7 sec · 6th Street

Arrive at destination

6th Street

Trip Plan

Given the relatively short duration of under two hours, this trip is easily completed in a single day, offering flexibility in your departure time. Aim to leave when traffic is lighter to maximize efficiency, perhaps mid-morning or early afternoon. With a fuel cost estimated at $15, you won't need to worry about frequent refueling stops, but it's always wise to start with a full tank. Pay attention to signage for the New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension, as it's a distinct segment that requires navigation.

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 44 miles from Ocean Acres, NJ, or about 55m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 60.7 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 19 miles or 25m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 44 miles or 55m 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 34m

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 Ocean Acres, NJ so your first major turns are already loaded.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Ocean Acres, NJ

This is one driving day of about 87.9 miles and 1h 56m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 19 miles from Ocean Acres, NJ.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

The longest stretch is on Garden State Parkway for about 60.7 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Staten Island, NY

44 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

Toms River, NJ

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 19 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Staten Island, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 44 miles from Ocean Acres, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Garden State Parkway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 60.7 miles.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Stops Along Your Drive

Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.

Best meal stop · home stretch

Elysian Cafe

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Hoboken, New Jersey

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch · 0min to go 0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour Moderately

Hours: 12 pm–12 am

+12017985898

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Valenca Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Elizabeth, New Jersey

1.4 mi

Coppola Cafe

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

New York, New York

1.8 mi

Best coffee break · home stretch

Amano Cafe

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

New York, New York

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch · 0min to go 1.8 mi from route ~5 min detour $1 to $10

Hours: 7 am–6 pm

+15858883232

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Aleef Cafe

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

New York, New York

2.2 mi

Le Cafe Coffee

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

New York, New York

2.2 mi

Elysian Cafe

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour Moderately

Hoboken, New Jersey

Hours: 12 pm–12 am

+12017985898

Visit website

Valenca Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.4 mi from route ~4 min detour $20 to $30

Elizabeth, New Jersey

Hours: 10:30 am–12 pm

+19083544024

Visit website

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 2.2 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20

New York, New York

Hours: 7 am–8 pm

+12125642723

Le Cafe Coffee

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 2.2 mi from route ~5 min detour $1 to $10

New York, New York

Hours: 7 am–7 pm

+12123651060

Visit website

agnello's cafe

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~12 min detour

4.7 mi from route ~12 min detour $10 to $20

Manahawkin, New Jersey

Hours: 7 am–4 pm

+16095495775

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.2 mi from route

Hoboken, New Jersey

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.6 mi from route ~2 min detour

Union City, New Jersey

Hours: Open 24 hours

+12018664664

Visit website

Electrify America Charging Station

3.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, right off the route

Halfway reset 0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour

Tinton Falls, NJ

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18336322778

Visit website

Rivian Adventure Network

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour

Tinton Falls, New Jersey

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18665761495

Visit website

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour

Jersey City, New Jersey

Hours: 8 am–8 pm

Pier 25 at Hudson River Park

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour

New York, New York

Hours: 6 am–1 pm

+12126272020

Visit website

Cornucopia Cruise Lines

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, short detour

Final third 1.4 mi from route ~4 min detour

Perth Amboy, New Jersey

+17326979500

Visit website

New York City Fire Museum

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.8 mi from route ~5 min detour

New York, New York

+12126911303

Visit website

Mana Contemporary

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 2 mi from route ~5 min detour

Jersey City, New Jersey

Hours: 9 am–5 pm

+12016042702

Visit website

Flag Plaza

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour

Jersey City, New Jersey

Hours: Open 24 hours

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 20

5 decision points cluster between mile 2.5 and 78.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

2.5 mi into trip | ~5m in

Turn left toward GSP Toll North

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane. Toward GSP Toll North

63.9 mi into trip | ~1h 19m in

Take the exit toward I 95, NJTP: New York City, Trenton

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 129 Toward I 95, NJTP: New York City, Trenton

65 mi into trip | ~1h 21m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 95 North, NJTP North: New York City

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward I 95 North, NJTP North: New York City

78.1 mi into trip | ~1h 38m 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...

78.2 mi into trip | ~1h 38m 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

$14.57 one way

$29.15 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 31 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.61	$15.96	$31.92
premium	$4.93	$17.05	$34.09
diesel	$5.61	$19.41	$38.81

Estimated Tolls: $6.45

Garden State Parkway (60.7 mi) $3.64

New Jersey Turnpike (20 mi) $2.81

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

$15

Tolls

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$46–$71

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 30.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	26.4	$9.23	$4.22
Efficient EV	22	$7.69	$3.52
EV Truck/SUV	35.2	$12.31	$5.63

Gas CO2

31 kg

EV CO2

10 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 20, 2026

Origin

Ocean Acres, NJ

Morning in Ocean Acres on Tuesday

Local time

7:10 AM

EDT

Current temp

46°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Hoboken, NJ

Morning in Hoboken on Tuesday

Local time

7:10 AM

EDT

Current temp

60°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

14 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 56m 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 route is predominantly a highway-focused drive, with 92% of your journey on major roads. You'll primarily navigate the Garden State Parkway, the New Jersey Turnpike, and the Newark Bay Extension. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 60.7 miles on the Garden State Parkway, offering a consistent pace for a significant portion of the trip. The character of the drive is largely about efficient travel, with limited deviations from the high-speed parkway and turnpike system.

92% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.

26 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.

Longest single stretch: 60.7 mi on Garden State Parkway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

10/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Garden State Parkway and New Jersey Turnpike. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 2.5 miles in.

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 87.9 miles you will encounter 20 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 2.5 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 63.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 65 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.

Between Ocean Acres, NJ and Hoboken, NJ, road signs point toward Njtp: New York City, Trenton, Njtp North: New York City and Jersey City.

Njtp: New York City

63.9 mi in | ~1h 19m

Trenton

63.9 mi in | ~1h 19m

Njtp North: New York City

64.9 mi in | ~1h 21m

Jersey City

78.2 mi in | ~1h 38m

About the Cities

Arriving in Hoboken, NJ

Full guide →

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

City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 56m. Total distance: 87.9 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 56m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (92%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 60.7 miles on Garden State Parkway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $6.45 in tolls one way, starting with Garden State Parkway. 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.

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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Trip from Ocean Acres, NJ to Hoboken, NJ

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Stops Along Your Drive

Elysian Cafe

Amano Cafe

Elysian Cafe

Valenca Restaurant

Coppola Cafe

Buena Vista Restaurant & Bar

Filoncino Bakery Cafe

Le Coucou

Grace Street Coffee & Desserts

Veselka

Amano Cafe

Aleef Cafe

Le Cafe Coffee

agnello's cafe

ChargePoint Charging Station

ChargePoint Charging Station

Electrify America Charging Station

Rivian Adventure Network

Charge Point Charging Station

EVgo Charging Station

Tesla Supercharger

ChargePoint Charging Station

Washington Park

Fords Park

Historic Reservoir #3 Preserve

Pier 25 at Hudson River Park

Cornucopia Cruise Lines

New York City Fire Museum

Mana Contemporary

Flag Plaza

Heads-up: tricky spots

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Ocean Acres, NJ

Hoboken, NJ

Same local time

14 degrees warmer at arrival

1h 56m on the road

What kind of drive is this?

How Hard Is This Drive?

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

About the Cities

Arriving in Hoboken, NJ

Who Is This Route For?

Frequently Asked Questions

Which road carries most of the drive?

How do I pay the tolls on this route?

Should I avoid arriving after dark?

Is this a good trip with kids?

Where does this route get tricky?

Can I do this as a round trip in one go?

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