Origin
Hardwick, NJ
Morning in Hardwick on Monday
Local time
10:31 AM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hardwick, NJ to Jersey City, NJ
Drive Time
1h 23m
Distance
62.6 mi
101 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 17m
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6 AM
1h 24m
8 AM
1h 37m
10 AM
1h 28m
12 PM
1h 27m
3 PM
1h 29m
5 PM
1h 36m
8 PM
1h 20m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Trip Overview
The drive from Hardwick, NJ to Jersey City, NJ covers 62.6 miles and takes about 1h 23m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Sand Pond Road, Shannon Road, Birch Ridge Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $10.36 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
31.3 miles from Hardwick, NJ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 41m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 23m drive with frequent turns across 62.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 28 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Sand Pond Road is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Hardwick, NJ to Jersey City, NJ is easy. At 1h 23m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Hardwick, NJ to Jersey City, NJ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Sand Pond Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Shannon Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Birch Ridge Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Millbrook Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Spring Valley Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Ramsey Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Johnsonburg Bypass Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Allamuchy Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Sand Pond Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hardwick, NJ and Jersey City, NJ.
1
Start on the route
325 ft
·
24 sec
·
the route
2
Turn straight onto Sand Pond Road
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Sand Pond Road
3
Continue on Shannon Road
1.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Shannon Road
4
Turn right onto Birch Ridge Road
0.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Birch Ridge Road
5
Turn left onto Millbrook Road
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Millbrook Road
6
Turn left onto Spring Valley Road
3.1 mi
·
6 min
·
Spring Valley Road
7
At the end of the road, turn left
1.9 mi
·
2 min
8
Turn right onto Ramsey Road
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Ramsey Road
9
Continue on Johnsonburg Bypass Road
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
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Johnsonburg Bypass Road
10
Turn left onto Allamuchy Road
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Allamuchy Road
11
Continue on Johnsonburg Road
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Johnsonburg Road
12
Continue on Old Hackettstown Road
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
Old Hackettstown Road
13
Turn slight right onto Hackettstown Road
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
Hackettstown Road
14
Take the ramp left toward I 80 East: Dover
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
·
I 80 East: Dover
15
Merge slight left onto Christopher Columbus Highway
26 mi
·
29 min
·
Christopher Columbus Highway
16
Take the exit slight left toward I 280 East: The Oranges, Newark
0.7 mi
·
50 sec
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I 280 East: The Oranges, Newark
17
Continue on Essex Freeway
14 mi
·
17 min
·
Essex Freeway
18
Take the exit slight right toward NJ 21: Newark, Belleville, Prudential Center
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
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NJ 21: Newark, Belleville, Prudential Center
19
Turn right onto McCarter Highway
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
McCarter Highway
20
Turn left onto Raymond Boulevard
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
Raymond Boulevard
21
Turn straight onto Market Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Market Street
22
Continue on Ferry Street
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Ferry Street
23
Continue on Raymond Boulevard
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
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Raymond Boulevard
24
Continue on Lincoln Highway
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Lincoln Highway
25
Take the exit slight left toward US 1 Truck North, US 9 Truck North
0.7 mi
·
1 min
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US 1 Truck North, US 9 Truck North
26
Turn right onto Duncan Avenue
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
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Duncan Avenue
27
Turn left onto Olean Avenue
315 ft
·
14 sec
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Olean Avenue
28
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 31.3 miles from Hardwick, NJ, or about 41m into the drive.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 62.6 miles or 1h 23m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 31.3 miles or 41m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 11m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Jersey City, NJ than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Hardwick, NJ so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Hardwick, NJ
This is one driving day of about 62.6 miles and 1h 23m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Hardwick, NJ.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 31.3 mi from Hardwick, NJ · 41m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
31 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 62.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 31.3 miles from Hardwick, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Jersey City, NJ
The final approach into Jersey City, NJ usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Jersey City, NJ.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.36 one way
$20.72 round trip
$4.20/gal
25.4 MPG avg
22 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $11.33 | $22.67 |
| premium | $4.92 | $12.13 | $24.26 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $13.91 | $27.82 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$10
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$35–$60
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 21.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 18.8 | 0 | $6.57 | $3.00 |
| Efficient EV | 15.7 | 0 | $5.48 | $2.50 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 25 | 0 | $8.76 | $4.01 |
Gas CO2
22 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (68% 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
Jersey City, NJ
Morning in Jersey City on Monday
Local time
10:31 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
59°F
Ramapo, NY
31 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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 23m 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 Hardwick, NJ to Jersey City, NJ covers 62.6 miles and takes about 1h 23m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Sand Pond Road, Shannon Road, Birch Ridge Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 31.3 miles from Hardwick, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $10.36 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.
The drive from Hardwick, NJ to Jersey City, NJ is easy. At 1h 23m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Hardwick, NJ to Jersey City, NJ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Hardwick, NJ to Jersey City, NJ does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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