Origin
West Freehold, NJ
Morning in West Freehold on Sunday
Local time
7:58 AM
EDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from West Freehold, 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
1h 11m
Distance
45.9 mi
74 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 6m
★
6 AM
1h 11m
8 AM
1h 22m
10 AM
1h 15m
12 PM
1h 14m
3 PM
1h 16m
5 PM
1h 22m
8 PM
1h 8m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
West Freehold, NJ
Aisling Kerr
Hoboken, NJ
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Trip Overview
West Freehold, NJ to Hoboken, NJ is 45.9 miles and takes about 1 hour 11 minutes via US Highway 9 and the New Jersey Turnpike, with a fuel budget near $8 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a straightforward, highway-focused drive that keeps you within the state of New Jersey, moving from its Northeast region towards the Northeast region. It's a relatively short trip, making it ideal for a day trip or an easy connection between two points in the Garden State. Plan for this drive to be mostly on major roadways, so expect consistent traffic flow typical of these types of routes.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US Highway 9 | 15.6 mi | 22m |
| New Jersey Turnpike | 12.5 mi | 15m |
| New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension | 7.5 mi | 10m |
| Garden State Parkway | 4.6 mi | 6m |
| West Main Street | 1 mi | 1m |
| Jersey Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Clinton Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Newark Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US Highway 9
— 15.6 mi, about 22m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Freehold, NJ and Hoboken, NJ.
1
Start on this road
235 ft
·
20 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto Schlectweg Way
269 ft
·
21 sec
·
Schlectweg Way
3
Continue on Schlectweg Way
508 ft
·
27 sec
·
Schlectweg Way
4
Turn right onto CR 537
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
West Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Turn right onto Barkalow Avenue
329 ft
·
5 sec
·
Barkalow Avenue
6
Take the ramp
123 ft
·
9 sec
7
Turn right onto US 9
16 mi
·
22 min
·
US Highway 9
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
1 min
Toward GSP North: Garden State Parkway
9
Merge onto GSP
4.6 mi
·
6 min
·
Garden State Parkway
10
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
Exit 129
Toward I 95, NJTP: New York City, Trenton
Use the slight right lane.
11
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
12
Continue on this road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
this road
13
Continue on this road
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
this road
Toward I 95 North, NJTP North: New York City
14
Keep slight right at fork
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 95 North, NJTP North: New York City
15
Merge onto I 95; NJTP
13 mi
·
15 min
·
New Jersey Turnpike
16
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.
17
Keep slight left at fork
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Exit 14A-C
Toward 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 14C
Use 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
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
23 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 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 22.9 miles from West Freehold, 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 235 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 36.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.2 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
CR 537 / West Main Street
Turn right onto CR 537 / West Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
21.8 mi into trip
|
~34m 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
6
22.9 mi into trip
|
~36m 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
8
36 mi into trip
|
~53m 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
36.1 mi into trip
|
~53m 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
$7.61 one way
$15.22 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
16 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $8.33 | $16.67 |
| premium | $4.93 | $8.90 | $17.80 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.13 | $20.27 |
Estimated Tolls: $3.08
New Jersey Turnpike
(20 mi)
$2.81
Garden State Parkway
(4.6 mi)
$0.27
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Tolls
$3
Total
$11
Estimated CO2 emission: 16.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13.8 | 0 | $4.82 | $2.20 |
| Efficient EV | 11.5 | 0 | $4.02 | $1.84 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 18.4 | 0 | $6.43 | $2.94 |
Gas CO2
16 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (69% 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
7:58 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
4 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 11m 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 trip is predominantly a highway-focused drive, with 88% of your journey on major roadways. You'll spend a significant portion of your time on the New Jersey Turnpike and its Newark Bay Extension, which are high-speed, multi-lane arteries. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 15.6 miles on US Highway 9. While the route offers efficiency, be prepared for a driving experience characterized by consistent speed and the typical traffic patterns of major New Jersey highways.
88% 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: 15.6 mi on US Highway 9.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US Highway 9 and New Jersey Turnpike. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near CR 537 / West Main Street.
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 45.9 miles you will encounter 23 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 0.2 miles (CR 537 / West Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 21.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 22.9 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.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between West Freehold, 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
21.8 mi in
|
~34m
Trenton
21.8 mi in
|
~34m
Njtp North: New York City
22.8 mi in
|
~36m
Jersey City
36.1 mi in
|
~53m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 11m. Total distance: 45.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 11m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (88%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 15.6 miles on US Highway 9. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $3.08 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 0.2 miles (CR 537 / West Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 21.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 22.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Thomas Edison National Historical Park, Gateway National Recreation Area and Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park (4 total within detour distance). See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
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, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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