Origin
Phillipsburg, NJ
Late night in Phillipsburg on Saturday
Local time
5:46 AM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Phillipsburg, NJ to Hoboken, NJ
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 12, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 28m
Distance
68.5 mi
110 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$12
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 22m
★
6 AM
1h 28m
8 AM
1h 42m
10 AM
1h 33m
12 PM
1h 32m
3 PM
1h 34m
5 PM
1h 41m
8 PM
1h 24m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Phillipsburg, NJ
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Hoboken, NJ
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Trip Overview
Phillipsburg to Hoboken is 68.5 miles and takes about 1 hour 28 minutes via Warren Street, Memorial Parkway, and New York, with a fuel budget near $11 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within New Jersey, connecting the Northeast region's western edge to its eastern urban corridor. You'll be navigating primarily surface roads for the entirety of this trip, so expect a more local feel rather than highway speeds. It's a straightforward connection for those needing to get from the Delaware River area towards the Hudson River, without extensive highway time.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway | 53.6 mi | 1h 2m |
| New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension | 8.2 mi | 11m |
| US 22 | 3.2 mi | 5m |
| Memorial Parkway | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Jersey Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Clinton Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Hudson Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Newark Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
— 53.6 mi, about 1h 2m
Traffic on I-78
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 140 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~3,344 veh/hr typical · worst 4,066
Quietest
2 AM
~444 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
7.5×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
12a
6a
noon
6p
11p
Averaged across 99 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Phillipsburg, NJ and Hoboken, NJ.
1
Start on Hudson Street
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
Hudson Street
2
At end of road, turn left onto Warren Street
155 ft
·
8 sec
·
Warren Street
3
Turn right onto US 22
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Memorial Parkway
4
Turn straight onto US 22
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
US 22
Toward New York
Use the left lane.
5
Take the exit onto US 22
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
US 22
Toward I 78, US 22 East
6
Keep slight left at fork onto US 22
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
US 22
Toward I 78 East, US 22 East: New York
Use the slight left lane.
7
Merge onto I 78; US 22
28 mi
·
31 min
·
Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight right at fork onto I 78
17 mi
·
19 min
·
Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight right at fork onto I 78
7.8 mi
·
9 min
·
Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
34 sec
Toward I 78 East: Holland Tunnel, New York City
Use the slight left lane.
11
Merge onto I 78
0.7 mi
·
55 sec
·
Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
12
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
20 sec
Exit 58A-B
Toward NJTP, I 95, US 1-9, NJ 21, US 22: Port Newark
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Merge onto I 78
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Keep slight left at fork onto I 78; NJTP
5.9 mi
·
8 min
·
New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension
15
Continue on I 78; NJTP
2.3 mi
·
2 min
·
New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension
Exit 14C
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Turn left onto Jersey Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Jersey Avenue
Use the straight / left lanes.
17
Turn left onto Jackson Street
373 ft
·
20 sec
·
Jackson Street
Use the left lane.
18
Turn right onto Observer Highway
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
·
Observer Highway
19
Continue on Newark Street
0.2 mi
·
45 sec
·
Newark Street
20
Turn left onto Clinton Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Clinton Street
21
Turn right onto 5th Street
526 ft
·
29 sec
·
5th Street
22
Turn left onto CR 677
472 ft
·
25 sec
·
Park Avenue
23
Turn left onto 6th Street
167 ft
·
7 sec
·
6th Street
24
Arrive at destination
6th Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
34 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 34.2 miles from Phillipsburg, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 215 decision points cluster between mile 3.9 and 57.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
8
3.9 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
US 22
Keep slight left at fork onto US 22 toward I 78 East, US 22 East: New York
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 78 East, US 22 East: New York
6
32 mi into trip
|
~40m in
|
I 78 / Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
Keep slight right at fork onto I 78 / Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
48.6 mi into trip
|
~59m in
|
I 78 / Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
Keep slight right at fork onto I 78 / Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
56.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 8m in
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
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 78 East: Holland Tunnel, New York City
8
57.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 9m in
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
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 58A-B
Toward NJTP, I 95, US 1-9, NJ 21, US 22: Port N...
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$11.77 one way
$23.54 round trip
$4.37/gal
25.4 MPG avg
24 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.79 | $12.92 | $25.84 |
| premium | $5.13 | $13.83 | $27.65 |
| diesel | $5.97 | $16.09 | $32.18 |
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
$12
Tolls
$1
Total
$13
Estimated CO2 emission: 24 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-09-07.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 20.6 | 0 | $7.19 | $3.29 |
| Efficient EV | 17.1 | 0 | $5.99 | $2.74 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 27.4 | 0 | $9.59 | $4.38 |
Gas CO2
24 kg
EV CO2
8 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
Late night in Hoboken on Saturday
Local time
5:46 AM
EDT
Current temp
65°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
1h 28m 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 68.5-mile trip is entirely on surface roads, meaning you won't encounter any highway driving. Expect to spend the full 1 hour and 28 minutes navigating local streets and parkways. The absence of highway travel means you'll likely notice frequent intersections and traffic lights as you pass through various towns. Since there's no "highway share," the pace will be consistent with urban and suburban travel.
97% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
24 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 53.6 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 3.9 miles in near US 22.
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 68.5 miles you will encounter 21 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 3.9 miles (US 22): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 32 miles (I 78 / Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 48.6 miles (I 78 / Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
578 ft
6 ft
Total Climb
550 ft
Total Descent
869 ft
Highest Point
578 ft
~9.6 mi in
Elevation Range
572 ft
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 Phillipsburg, NJ and Hoboken, NJ, road signs point toward New York City and Njtp.
New York City
56.4 mi in
|
~1h 8m
Njtp
57.5 mi in
|
~1h 9m
About the Cities
Starting in Phillipsburg, NJ
Full guide →Phillipsburg is an urban town in northwest New Jersey in the Skylands region of New Jersey in the United States. Phillipsburg was once a transportation hub where five train lines and three canals came together. The canal arch of the Morris Canal can be seen when traveling down the Delaware River on canoe, kayak or raft. The town is an Urban Enterprise Zone and many improvements are underway to bring back the town. Visitors are greeted by distinct and stunning architecture on South Main Street.
Top landmarks
- • Phillipsburg Commercial Historic District — historic district in Phillipsburg, New Jersey
- • Lander–Stewart Mansion and Stites Building — historic houses in Phillipsburg, New Jersey
Arriving in Hoboken, NJ
Full guide →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
- • Hoboken Terminal — commuter station in Hoboken, New Jersey
- • Church of the Holy Innocents — church building in New Jersey, United States of America
- • First Baptist Church — historic church in Hoboken, New Jersey, United States
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 28m. Total distance: 68.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 28m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (97%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 53.6 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 3.9 miles (US 22): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 32 miles (I 78 / Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 48.6 miles (I 78 / Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway): 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.
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, EIA for fuel prices, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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