Origin
Hope, NJ
Evening in Hope on Friday
Local time
8:46 PM
EDT
Current temp
42°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hope, NJ to Weirtown, NJ
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
13m
Distance
10.1 mi
16 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 13m
★
6 AM
0h 14m
8 AM
0h 16m
10 AM
0h 15m
12 PM
0h 15m
3 PM
0h 15m
5 PM
0h 16m
8 PM
0h 13m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hope, NJ
Dajana Blakcori
Weirtown, NJ
Alexa V. Mato
Trip Overview
Hope, NJ to Weirtown, NJ is 10.1 miles and takes about 13 minutes via Christopher Columbus Highway, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within New Jersey, traversing the Northeast region. Expect a local drive characterized by frequent turns, making it a practical option for a quick hop between towns. It's a straightforward journey, ideal if you're looking for a brief excursion with minimal time commitment.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 13m. Total distance: 10.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
13m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (4%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
This is a turn-heavy local drive, with only a 4% highway share. You'll navigate a series of local roads, including Christopher Columbus Highway, Allamuchy Road, and Hope - Blairstown Road. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 7.6 miles along Christopher Columbus Highway. The route doesn't offer long, sweeping vistas but rather a more intimate experience with the local landscape as you make your way through various turns.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 9 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. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near CR 521 / Hope - Blairstown Road.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 13m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (CR 521 / Hope - Blairstown Road): Navigation decision point; at 1 miles (ramp to I-80 Eastbound): Navigation decision point; at 1.3 miles (I 80 / Christopher Columbus Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 5 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
3
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
CR 521 / Hope - Blairstown Road
Turn right onto CR 521 / Hope - Blairstown Road
Navigation decision point
3
1 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
ramp to I-80 Eastbound
Take the ramp onto ramp to I-80 Eastbound toward I 80 East: Netcong
Navigation decision point
Toward I 80 East: Netcong
3
1.3 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
I 80 / Christopher Columbus Highway
Merge onto I 80 / Christopher Columbus Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining
8
9 mi into trip
|
~11m 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
9.2 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
CR 517 / Hackettstown Road
At end of road, turn left onto CR 517 / Hackettstown Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Hope, NJ and Weirtown, NJ, road signs point toward Cr 517: Hackettstown, Allamuchy and Andover.
Cr 517: Hackettstown
9 mi in
|
~11m
Allamuchy
9 mi in
|
~11m
Andover
9 mi in
|
~11m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Christopher Columbus Highway | 7.6 mi | 8m |
| Allamuchy Road | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Hope - Blairstown Road | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| ramp to I-80 Eastbound | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Millbrook Road | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Walnut Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Hackettstown Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Christopher Columbus Highway
— 7.6 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hope, NJ and Weirtown, NJ.
1
Start on Walnut Street
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
·
Walnut Street
2
Turn straight onto CR 611-M
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
Millbrook Road
3
Turn right onto CR 521
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Hope - Blairstown Road
4
Take the ramp onto ramp to I-80 Eastbound
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
·
ramp to I-80 Eastbound
Toward I 80 East: Netcong
5
Merge onto I 80
7.6 mi
·
8 min
·
Christopher Columbus Highway
6
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
50 sec
Exit 19
Toward CR 517: Hackettstown, Allamuchy, Andover
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
At end of road, turn left onto CR 517
516 ft
·
10 sec
·
Hackettstown Road
Use the straight lane.
8
Continue on CR 517
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Allamuchy Road
9
Arrive at destination
CR 517
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.67 one way
$3.35 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $1.83 | $3.67 |
| premium | $4.93 | $1.96 | $3.92 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.23 | $4.46 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3 | 0 | $1.06 | $0.48 |
| Efficient EV | 2.5 | 0 | $0.88 | $0.40 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4 | 0 | $1.41 | $0.65 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
8:46 PM
EDT
Current temp
41°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
1 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
13m 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 Hope, NJ to Weirtown, NJ covers 10.1 miles and takes about 13m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Christopher Columbus Highway, Allamuchy Road, Hope - Blairstown Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 5 miles from Hope, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.67 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 straightforward 13m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (CR 521 / Hope - Blairstown Road): Navigation decision point; at 1 miles (ramp to I-80 Eastbound): Navigation decision point; at 1.3 miles (I 80 / Christopher Columbus Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining.
Between Hope, NJ and Weirtown, NJ, road signs point toward Cr 517: Hackettstown, Allamuchy and Andover.
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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