Origin
Harmony, NJ
Morning in Harmony on Wednesday
Local time
10:40 AM
EDT
Current temp
35°F
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Drive Time
7m
Distance
3.9 mi
6 km
Drive Score
5/10
Practical drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
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Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Harmony, NJ
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Deerfield, NJ
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The drive from Harmony, NJ to Deerfield, NJ covers 3.9 miles and takes about 7m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on West Deerfield Road, County Road 540, Harmony Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 1.7 miles on West Deerfield Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $0.65 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
2 miles from Harmony, NJ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 4m into the drive .
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Expect a 7m drive with frequent turns across 3.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
81 ft
Total Descent
87 ft
Highest Point
136 ft
~0.3 mi in
Elevation Range
70 ft
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. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near CR 689 / Walters Road.
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Harmony, NJ to Deerfield, NJ is easy. At 7m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (CR 689 / Walters Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (CR 721 / Harmony Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.9 miles (CR 540 / County Road 540): Navigation decision point.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Turn left onto CR 689 / Walters Road
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto CR 721 / Harmony Road
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto CR 540 / County Road 540
Navigation decision point
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West Deerfield Road | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| County Road 540 | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Harmony Road | 0.8 mi | 2m |
| Walters Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Harmony, NJ and Deerfield, NJ.
Start on this road
Turn left onto CR 689
Turn right onto CR 721
Turn right onto CR 540
Continue on CR 540
Arrive at destination
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.
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 3.9 miles or 7m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 2 miles or 4m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 6m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Deerfield, NJ than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Harmony, NJ so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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 Harmony, NJ
This is one driving day of about 3.9 miles and 7m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 2 mi from Harmony, NJ · 4m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
2 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.
A short stop after about 3.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 2 miles from Harmony, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Deerfield, 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 Deerfield, NJ.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$0.65 one way
$1.29 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $0.71 | $1.42 |
| premium | $4.93 | $0.76 | $1.51 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $0.86 | $1.72 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$1
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$26–$51
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 1.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $0 in charging · 0 stops · 100% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 1.2 | 0 | $0.41 | $0.19 |
| Efficient EV | 1 | 0 | $0.34 | $0.16 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 1.6 | 0 | $0.55 | $0.25 |
Gas CO2
1 kg
EV CO2
0 kg (100% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Morning in Harmony on Wednesday
Local time
10:40 AM
EDT
Current temp
35°F
Unavailable
Destination
Morning in Deerfield on Wednesday
Local time
10:40 AM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
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