Origin
Alpha, NJ
Evening in Alpha on Friday
Local time
6:13 PM
EDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Alpha, NJ to Weirtown, NJ
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
49m
Distance
31.6 mi
51 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 45m
★
6 AM
0h 49m
8 AM
0h 57m
10 AM
0h 52m
12 PM
0h 51m
3 PM
0h 53m
5 PM
0h 57m
8 PM
0h 47m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Alpha, NJ
Garrison Gao
Weirtown, NJ
Alexa V. Mato
Trip Overview
Alpha to Weirtown is 31.6 miles and takes about 49 minutes via Christopher Columbus Highway, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Northeast region, entirely within New Jersey. Expect a local drive with plenty of turns, making it a good option if you prefer navigating smaller roads over straightforward highway cruising. It's a quick journey, perfect for a single day, allowing ample time for any detours or activities you might consider along the way.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 49m. Total distance: 31.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
49m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (1%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
This route is characterized as a turn-heavy local drive, meaning you'll be making frequent adjustments rather than settling into a long, straight highway pace. With a highway share of 100%, you're primarily on local roads, though the longest uninterrupted stretch is 7.6 miles on Christopher Columbus Highway. This suggests a journey where you'll be actively engaged with the road, navigating various turns and intersections. The drive progresses through a series of local roads, offering a consistent feel throughout its relatively short distance.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Christopher Columbus Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 7.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 31.6 miles you will encounter 10 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: near the start: Navigation decision point; near the start (CR 519 / 3rd Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles (CR 519 / Saint James Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
CR 519 / 3rd Avenue
Turn right onto CR 519 / 3rd Avenue
Navigation decision point
6
0.7 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
CR 519 / Saint James Avenue
Turn right onto CR 519 / Saint James Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
8
30.5 mi into trip
|
~46m in
Take the exit toward CR 517: Hackettstown, Allamuchy, Andover
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / right lanes.
Exit 19
Toward CR 517: Hackettstown, Allamuchy, Andover
7
30.7 mi into trip
|
~47m in
|
CR 517 / Hackettstown Road
At end of road, turn left onto CR 517 / Hackettstown Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Christopher Columbus Highway | 7.6 mi | 8m |
| South Bridgeville Road | 6.3 mi | 9m |
| Belvidere Road | 4.3 mi | 6m |
| Uniontown Road | 3.9 mi | 6m |
| Hope - Bridgeville Road | 2.5 mi | 4m |
| Phillipsburg - Belvidere Road | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| Hope Road | 1 mi | 1m |
| Hope - Blairstown Road | 1 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Christopher Columbus Highway
— 7.6 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Alpha, NJ and Weirtown, NJ.
1
Start on this road
31 ft
·
3 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right
62 ft
·
7 sec
3
Turn right onto CR 519
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
3rd Avenue
4
At end of road, turn left onto NJ 122; CR 519
0.2 mi
·
41 sec
·
New Brunswick Avenue
5
Turn right onto CR 519
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Saint James Avenue
Use the straight lane.
6
Continue on CR 519
3.9 mi
·
6 min
·
Uniontown Road
Use the straight / left lanes.
7
At end of road, turn right onto CR 519
4.3 mi
·
6 min
·
Belvidere Road
8
Continue on CR 519
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Phillipsburg - Belvidere Road
9
Turn right onto CR 519
6.3 mi
·
9 min
·
South Bridgeville Road
10
Continue on CR 519
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Hope Road
11
Turn straight onto CR 519
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Hope - Bridgeville Road
12
Continue on CR 521
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Hope - Blairstown Road
13
Take the ramp onto ramp to I-80 Eastbound
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
·
ramp to I-80 Eastbound
Toward I 80 East: Netcong
14
Merge onto I 80
7.6 mi
·
8 min
·
Christopher Columbus Highway
15
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
50 sec
Exit 19
Toward CR 517: Hackettstown, Allamuchy, Andover
Use the straight / right lanes.
16
At end of road, turn left onto CR 517
516 ft
·
10 sec
·
Hackettstown Road
Use the straight lane.
17
Continue on CR 517
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Allamuchy Road
18
Arrive at destination
CR 517
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 15.8 mi from Alpha, NJ · 26m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
16 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 31.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 15.8 miles from Alpha, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Weirtown, NJ
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Weirtown, NJ if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.24 one way
$10.48 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $5.74 | $11.48 |
| premium | $4.93 | $6.13 | $12.26 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.98 | $13.95 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.5 | 0 | $3.32 | $1.52 |
| Efficient EV | 7.9 | 0 | $2.77 | $1.26 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.6 | 0 | $4.42 | $2.02 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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
Weirtown, NJ
Evening in Weirtown on Friday
Local time
6:13 PM
EDT
Current temp
41°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
58°F
Oxford, NJ
16 mi in
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 cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
49m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Alpha, NJ to Weirtown, NJ covers 31.6 miles and takes about 49m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Christopher Columbus Highway, South Bridgeville Road, Belvidere Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 15.8 miles from Alpha, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.24 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 31.6 miles you will encounter 10 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: near the start: Navigation decision point; near the start (CR 519 / 3rd Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles (CR 519 / Saint James Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Alpha, NJ to Weirtown, NJ does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area and Morristown National Historical Park.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh 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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