New Jersey Permit Hours: How Many You Need and How to Track Them

As of February 2025, New Jersey requires 50 hours of supervised driving before you can get your license. 10 of those hours must be at night. This is a significant change from the previous law, which had no specific hour requirements.

Requirements at a glance

Requirement	Details
Total supervised hours	50
Night hours	10
Minimum permit age	16
Permit hold period	6 months
Supervisor minimum age	21
Driver education required	No

What changed in February 2025

New Jersey previously had no mandated supervised driving hours. The new law now requires 50 total hours, with 10 of those at night. If your permit was issued before February 1, 2025, the 50-hour requirement does not apply to you. You’re grandfathered under the old rules.

Night driving rules

New Jersey defines night as sunset to sunrise. That means the exact hours shift throughout the year. In winter, you might start logging night hours as early as 5 PM. In summer, you could be waiting until 8:30 or later. Check your local sunset time before heading out if you need night hours.

What your supervisor needs to know

Your supervising driver must be at least 21 years old and have a valid driver’s license. They need to sit in the front passenger seat and be ready to take over at any time.

Tracking your hours

With 50 hours to log, tracking on paper gets old fast. Moda logs every session automatically and breaks it down by day and night so you always know exactly where you stand against New Jersey’s requirements.

How many supervised driving hours does New Jersey require?

New Jersey requires 50 total supervised driving hours, with 10 of those at night.

What counts as night driving in New Jersey?

Night driving in New Jersey is defined as sunset to sunrise (varies by season and location). You’ll need 10 hours of night driving.

How long do I need to hold my permit in New Jersey?

You’ll need to hold your learner’s permit for at least 6 months before you can apply for your license.

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