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Trip from Hardwick, NJ to Woodbridge, NJ

Drive Time

1h 46m

Distance

67.7 mi

109 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$11

one way

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Best Time to Leave

Save up to 23 min
4 AM
1h 39m ★
6 AM
1h 47m
8 AM
2h 2m
10 AM
1h 52m
12 PM
1h 51m
3 PM
1h 53m
5 PM
2h 2m
8 PM
1h 42m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Woodbridge, NJ, NJ

Woodbridge, NJ

James Kampeis

Trip Overview

The drive from Hardwick, NJ to Woodbridge, NJ covers 67.7 miles and takes about 1h 46m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 287, US 206, Christopher Columbus Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 21.1 miles on I 287. At current regular gas prices, budget about $11.20 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

33.9 miles from Hardwick, NJ

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h into the drive .

Drive Character

This is a 1h 46m highway drive covering 67.7 miles, with most of the trip on I 287 and US 206. The longest continuous stretch is about 21.1 miles on I 287.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 28 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 287 is the longest continuous segment at about 21.1 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 287 and US 206. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 16.4 miles in.

Route Complexity 10/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

This is a demanding drive. With 18 significant decision points across 67.7 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 16.4 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 23.5 miles (US 206): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 23.7 miles (US 206): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 18 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

7
16.4 mi into trip | ~35m in

Take the ramp toward I 80 East: Dover

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane. Toward I 80 East: Dover
8
23.5 mi into trip | ~43m in | US 206

Take the exit onto US 206 toward SH 183 North, US 206 South: Netcong, Somerville

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 27A-B Toward SH 183 North, US 206 South: Netcong, Som...
8
23.7 mi into trip | ~44m in | US 206

Keep slight right at fork onto US 206 toward US 206 South: Somerville

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Toward US 206 South: Somerville
7
41.3 mi into trip | ~1h 12m in

Take the exit toward I 287 South: Somerville, Princeton

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Toward I 287 South: Somerville, Princeton
7
62.7 mi into trip | ~1h 37m in

Take the exit toward US 1 North: Newark

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit 1A Toward US 1 North: Newark

Towns Along This Route

Between Hardwick, NJ and Woodbridge, NJ, road signs point toward Sh 183 North, Somerville and Princeton.

Sh 183 North

23.5 mi in | ~43m | via US 206

Somerville

23.5 mi in | ~43m | via US 206

Princeton

41.3 mi in | ~1h 12m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 287 21.1 mi 24m
US 206 17.9 mi 28m
Christopher Columbus Highway 6.7 mi 7m
US 1 3.6 mi 5m
Spring Valley Road 3.1 mi 6m
Johnsonburg Road 2.8 mi 4m
Allamuchy Road 2.1 mi 3m
NJ 94 1.9 mi 2m
Longest stretch: I 287 — 21.1 mi, about 24m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hardwick, NJ and Woodbridge, NJ.

1

Start on this road

326 ft · 24 sec · this road
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 CR 602

1.7 mi · 3 min · Millbrook Road
6

Turn left onto CR 659

3.1 mi · 6 min · Spring Valley Road
7

At end of road, turn left onto NJ 94

1.9 mi · 2 min · NJ 94
8

Turn right onto CR 661

1.4 mi · 2 min · Ramsey Road
9

Continue on CR 519

0.4 mi · 45 sec · Johnsonburg Bypass Road
10

Turn left onto CR 612

2.1 mi · 3 min · Allamuchy Road
11

Continue on CR 612

2.8 mi · 4 min · Johnsonburg Road
12

Continue on CR 667

0.2 mi · 25 sec · Old Hackettstown Road
13

Turn slight right onto CR 517

0.3 mi · 33 sec · Hackettstown Road
Use the left lane.
14

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 54 sec
Toward I 80 East: Dover Use the left lane.
15

Merge onto I 80

6.7 mi · 7 min · Christopher Columbus Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16

Take the exit onto US 206

0.2 mi · 24 sec · US 206
Exit 27A-B Toward SH 183 North, US 206 South: Netcong, Somerville Use the slight right lane.
17

Keep slight right at fork onto US 206

0.3 mi · 32 sec · US 206
Toward US 206 South: Somerville Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
18

Continue on US 206

17 mi · 27 min · US 206
Use the straight lane.
19

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 38 sec
Toward I 287 South: Somerville, Princeton Use the slight right lane.
20

Merge onto I 287

1.3 mi · 1 min · I 287
21

Keep slight left at fork onto I 287

20 mi · 23 min · I 287
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
22

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 40 sec
Exit 1A Toward US 1 North: Newark Use the slight right lane.
23

Merge onto US 1

3.6 mi · 5 min · US 1
Use the straight / right lanes.
24

Take the exit

205 ft · 5 sec
Toward Green Street East Use the right lane.
25

Turn straight onto Quality Way

0.2 mi · 30 sec · Quality Way
26

Turn right onto CR 604

0.3 mi · 37 sec · Green Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
27

Take the exit onto CR 604

0.6 mi · 1 min · CR 604
Toward CR 604 East: Green Street Use the left lane.
28

Arrive at destination

CR 604

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 33.9 miles from Hardwick, NJ, or about 1h into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 21.1 miles.

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 67.7 miles or 1h 46m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 33.9 miles or 1h 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 31m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Woodbridge, 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 67.7 miles and 1h 46m.

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.
The longest stretch is on I 287 for about 21.1 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 33.9 mi from Hardwick, NJ · 1h into the drive

Downtown Ramapo, NY, NY

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Ramapo, NY

34 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

Staten Island, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 68.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Ramapo, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 34.3 miles from Hardwick, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Woodbridge, NJ

The final approach into Woodbridge, 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 Woodbridge, NJ.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area

Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area

National Recreation Area

Situated within the most densely populated region of the United States, Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area provides a unique opportunity to experience tranquil landscapes, rich human history,...

5 mi from route ~13 min detour $10
Park Closure: Routine Winter Service Levels in Effect
Park Closure: Old Mine Road North Construction Closure Begins April 6, 2026
View on nps.gov
Morristown National Historical Park

Morristown National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Morristown National Historical Park commemorates the sites of General Washington and the Continental Army’s winter encampment from December 1779 to June 1780, where soldiers survived the coldest winte...

8 mi from route ~20 min detour Free near mile 37.8
View on nps.gov
Thomas Edison National Historical Park

Thomas Edison National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Today, the brick buildings on Main Street in West Orange, NJ seem quiet, betraying little evidence of the research, development, and innovation of their heyday. Visitors can step back in time to Thoma...

16 mi from route ~40 min detour $10 near mile 68.6
View on nps.gov
Gateway National Recreation Area

Gateway National Recreation Area

National Recreation Area

Spanning 27,000 acres from Sandy Hook in New Jersey to Breezy Point in New York City, the park is both the gateway from the ocean into New York Harbor, and the gateway to the National Park Service for...

19 mi from route ~48 min detour Free near mile 68.6
View on nps.gov
Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park

Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Silk cloth and steam locomotives; textiles and continuous paper rolls; firearms and aircraft engines. What do these things have in common? All were manufactured in the same place - Paterson, NJ. In 17...

25 mi from route ~63 min detour Free near mile 68.6
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$11.20 one way

$22.40 round trip

$4.20/gal 25.4 MPG avg 24 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.60 $12.26 $24.52
premium $4.92 $13.12 $26.24
diesel $5.64 $15.04 $30.08

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$11

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$36–$61

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 23.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 20.3 0 $7.11 $3.25
Efficient EV 16.9 0 $5.92 $2.71
EV Truck/SUV 27.1 0 $9.48 $4.33

Gas CO2

24 kg

EV CO2

8 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.

Forecast data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Hardwick, NJ

Morning in Hardwick on Monday

Local time

8:08 AM

EDT

Current temp

59°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Woodbridge, NJ

Morning in Woodbridge on Monday

Local time

8:08 AM

EDT

Current temp

59°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Along the Route

59°F

Ramapo, NY

34 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

Very similar conditions

Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.

Road read

1h 46m 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 Woodbridge, NJ covers 67.7 miles and takes about 1h 46m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 287, US 206, Christopher Columbus Highway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 33.9 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 $11.20 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 demanding drive. With 18 significant decision points across 67.7 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 16.4 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 23.5 miles (US 206): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 23.7 miles (US 206): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Hardwick, NJ and Woodbridge, NJ, road signs point toward Sh 183 North, Somerville and Princeton.

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