Origin
Hackettstown, NJ
Late night in Hackettstown on Friday
Local time
5:53 AM
EDT
Current temp
42°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hackettstown, NJ to Newark, NJ
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
58m
Distance
43 mi
69 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 53m
★
6 AM
0h 58m
8 AM
1h 8m
10 AM
1h 1m
12 PM
1h 0m
3 PM
1h 2m
5 PM
1h 7m
8 PM
0h 55m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hackettstown, NJ
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Trip Overview
If you are looking for a straightforward trip from Hackettstown to Newark, this 43-mile journey is an efficient option for your travel plans. You can expect to spend about 58 minutes behind the wheel, making it a perfect candidate for a single-day excursion. Budgeting around $7 for fuel will cover your transit across the Northeast. Because the distance is relatively short, there is no need to plan for overnight stays, allowing you to easily complete the drive in one go. Whether you are commuting or heading into the city, this route offers a practical, no-fuss connection between these two New Jersey locations.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 58m. Total distance: 43 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
58m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (31%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a mixed driving experience as you transition between local roads and faster thoroughfares. With 31 miles of the trip spent on highways, you will encounter a blend of steady cruising and shorter, more technical stretches. Your longest uninterrupted segment spans 19.1 miles along the Christopher Columbus Highway, providing a significant chunk of consistent driving. You will navigate via a combination of the Essex Freeway and Tannery Road, which helps break up the monotony of the highway sections. Overall, the road’s personality shifts from quieter surroundings to the more active traffic patterns you will find closer to your destination.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 16 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 19.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 8.6 miles in near I 80; US 206 / Christopher Columbus Highway.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 10 decision points packed into just 43 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 58m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 8.6 miles (I 80; US 206 / Christopher Columbus Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 27.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 41.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
8.6 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
I 80; US 206 / Christopher Columbus Highway
Merge onto I 80; US 206 / Christopher Columbus Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
27.7 mi into trip
|
~37m in
Take the exit toward I 280 East: The Oranges, Newark
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 47A
Toward I 280 East: The Oranges, Newark
8
41.7 mi into trip
|
~55m in
Take the exit toward Martin Luther King Boulevard, Broad Street Station, Rutgers University, Essex County College
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
Toward Martin Luther King Boulevard, Broad Stre...
6
41.8 mi into trip
|
~55m in
|
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard
Turn right onto Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
42.7 mi into trip
|
~57m in
|
CR 510 / Market Street
Turn left onto CR 510 / Market Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Hackettstown, NJ to Newark, NJ, road signs begin pointing toward Denville along the way.
Denville
8.1 mi in
|
~14m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Christopher Columbus Highway | 19.1 mi | 22m |
| Essex Freeway | 13.3 mi | 16m |
| Tannery Road | 7.4 mi | 12m |
| University Avenue | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Main Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Market Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Orange Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Mill Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Christopher Columbus Highway
— 19.1 mi, about 22m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hackettstown, NJ and Newark, NJ.
1
Start on CR 517
68 ft
·
9 sec
·
High Street
2
Turn left onto US 46; CR 517
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
3
Turn slight left onto US 46
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
Mill Street
4
Continue on US 46
7.4 mi
·
12 min
·
Tannery Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Continue on US 46
500 ft
·
9 sec
·
US 46
6
Take the ramp
0.5 mi
·
32 sec
Toward I 80 East: New York City, Denville
7
Merge onto I 80; US 206
19 mi
·
22 min
·
Christopher Columbus Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.7 mi
·
49 sec
Exit 47A
Toward I 280 East: The Oranges, Newark
9
Continue on I 280
13 mi
·
16 min
·
Essex Freeway
Use the straight / right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
Exit 14
Toward Martin Luther King Boulevard, Broad Street Station, Rutgers University, Essex County College
Use the slight right lane.
11
Turn right onto Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard
269 ft
·
9 sec
·
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard
Use the right lane.
12
Keep slight left at fork onto Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard
140 ft
·
11 sec
·
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard
13
Turn left onto Orange Street
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
Orange Street
14
Turn right onto University Avenue
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
University Avenue
15
Turn left onto CR 510
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
·
Market Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
16
Arrive at destination
CR 510
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 21.5 mi from Hackettstown, NJ · 30m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
22 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 43 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 21.5 miles from Hackettstown, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Newark, NJ
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Newark, 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
$7.13 one way
$14.26 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
15 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $7.81 | $15.62 |
| premium | $4.93 | $8.34 | $16.68 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.49 | $18.99 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 15 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.9 | 0 | $4.52 | $2.06 |
| Efficient EV | 10.8 | 0 | $3.76 | $1.72 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 17.2 | 0 | $6.02 | $2.75 |
Gas CO2
15 kg
EV CO2
5 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
Newark, NJ
Late night in Newark on Friday
Local time
5:53 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°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
19 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
58m 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 Hackettstown, NJ to Newark, NJ covers 43 miles and takes about 58m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Christopher Columbus Highway, Essex Freeway, Tannery Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 21.5 miles from Hackettstown, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $7.13 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 is a short but busy drive. With 10 decision points packed into just 43 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 58m.
The main spots that need attention: at 8.6 miles (I 80; US 206 / Christopher Columbus Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 27.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 41.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Hackettstown, NJ to Newark, NJ, road signs begin pointing toward Denville along the way.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Thomas Edison National Historical Park, Morristown National Historical Park and Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park. There are 5 parks within detour distance of this route.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. National park proximity is from the NPS API. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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