Origin
Perth Amboy, NJ
Morning in Perth Amboy on Sunday
Local time
7:34 AM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Perth Amboy, 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
46m
Distance
28 mi
45 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 43m
★
6 AM
0h 46m
8 AM
0h 54m
10 AM
0h 49m
12 PM
0h 48m
3 PM
0h 50m
5 PM
0h 54m
8 PM
0h 44m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Perth Amboy, NJ
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Hoboken, NJ
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Trip Overview
This 28-mile journey from Perth Amboy to Hoboken, NJ, is a quick 46-minute drive, making it an easy day trip. You'll navigate local roads, with High Street, Smith Street, and Goodwin Street forming the core of your path. With no highway driving and a modest $5 fuel cost, this route is designed for convenience. The 'turn-heavy local drive' profile suggests you'll be making frequent adjustments, so keep your attention focused. Given its short distance and duration, it’s perfect for a spontaneous trip or an add-on to a larger itinerary within the Northeast region.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| High Street | — | — |
| Smith Street | — | — |
| Goodwin Street | — | — |
| Route 440 | — | — |
| Florida Grove Road | — | — |
| Route 184 | — | — |
| I 95 | — | — |
| I 95 North | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
High Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Perth Amboy, NJ and Hoboken, NJ.
1
Start on the route
102 ft
·
10 sec
·
the route
2
Turn right onto High Street
361 ft
·
15 sec
·
High Street
3
Turn left onto Smith Street
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Smith Street
4
Turn right onto Goodwin Street
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
Goodwin Street
5
Continue on Route 440 Connector
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Route 440 Connector
6
Turn right onto Florida Grove Road
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Florida Grove Road
7
Turn left onto West Pond Road/Route 184
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
West Pond Road/Route 184
8
Take the ramp straight toward GSP North, I 95, NJTP
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
GSP North, I 95, NJTP
9
Keep slight right to continue on I 95, NJTP: New York City, Trenton
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
I 95, NJTP: New York City, Trenton
10
Keep slight right
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
11
Continue straight
0.5 mi
·
1 min
12
Continue on I 95 North, NJTP North: New York City
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
I 95 North, NJTP North: New York City
13
Keep slight right to continue on I 95 North, NJTP North: New York City
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
I 95 North, NJTP North: New York City
14
Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike
13 mi
·
15 min
·
New Jersey Turnpike
15
Take the exit slight right toward I 78, US 1, US 9: Newark Airport, Holland Tunnel
0.1 mi
·
9 sec
·
I 78, US 1, US 9: Newark Airport, Holland Tunnel
16
Keep slight left to continue on I 78 East: Bayonne, Jersey City, Holland Tunnel
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
I 78 East: Bayonne, Jersey City, Holland Tunnel
17
Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension
5.1 mi
·
7 min
·
New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension
18
Continue on New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension
2.3 mi
·
2 min
·
New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension
19
Turn left onto Jersey Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Jersey Avenue
20
Turn left onto Jackson Street
374 ft
·
20 sec
·
Jackson Street
21
Turn right onto Observer Highway
0.2 mi
·
40 sec
·
Observer Highway
22
Continue on Newark Street
0.2 mi
·
45 sec
·
Newark Street
23
Turn left onto Clinton Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Clinton Street
24
Turn right onto 5th Street
525 ft
·
30 sec
·
5th Street
25
Turn left onto Park Avenue
472 ft
·
25 sec
·
Park Avenue
26
Turn left onto 6th Street
167 ft
·
7 sec
·
6th Street
27
Arrive at your destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.64 one way
$9.28 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $5.08 | $10.17 |
| premium | $4.93 | $5.43 | $10.86 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.18 | $12.36 |
Estimated Tolls: $16.00
Holland Tunnel
$16.00
New Jersey Turnpike
$0.00
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Tolls
$16
Total
$21
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.4 | 0 | $2.94 | $1.34 |
| Efficient EV | 7 | 0 | $2.45 | $1.12 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.2 | 0 | $3.92 | $1.79 |
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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Hoboken, NJ
Morning in Hoboken on Sunday
Local time
7:34 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
46m 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 decidedly local feel on this route, as indicated by its 'turn-heavy local drive' profile and zero highway share. The longest uninterrupted stretch is not specified, but the focus on main roads like High Street, Smith Street, and Goodwin Street points to a route characterized by frequent intersections and changes in direction. This isn't a high-speed cruise; rather, it's a more engaged driving experience that keeps you connected to the local environment as you navigate through New Jersey.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
27 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Main road: High Street.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Perth Amboy, NJ to Hoboken, NJ is easy. At 46m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Perth Amboy, NJ to Hoboken, NJ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 46m. Total distance: 28 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
46m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
Expect about $16.00 in tolls one way, starting with Holland Tunnel. 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.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Perth Amboy, NJ to Hoboken, NJ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
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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