How far is Edison, NJ from Hardwick, NJ?
The driving distance from Edison, NJ to Hardwick, NJ is about 61.5 miles (98.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 45.9 miles (73.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 19m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 39m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Borough in Morris County, New Jersey
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Edison and Hardwick.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Edison and Hardwick.
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Start on the route
53 m · 13 sec
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Continue on Reed Street
106 m · 20 sec · Reed Street
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Turn left onto Central Avenue
105 m · 23 sec · Central Avenue
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Turn left onto Plainfield Avenue
1.4 km · 2 min · Plainfield Avenue
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Continue on Stelton Road
2.2 mi · 4 min · Stelton Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 287 North
1373 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left
11.9 mi · 14 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 78 East: New York City
4.5 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 202 North, US 206 North: Bedminster, Netcong
1432 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left
17.9 mi · 29 min
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Take the exit straight toward I 80 West, US 206 North: Stanhope, Newton
2705 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Christopher Columbus Highway
6.7 mi · 8 min · Christopher Columbus Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 517: Hackettstown, Allamuchy, Andover
1032 ft · 25 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on CR 517 North: Allamuchy, Andover
60 m · 7 sec
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Continue on Old Hackettstown Road
1155 ft · 23 sec · Old Hackettstown Road
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Keep slight left to continue on Johnsonburg Road
2.8 mi · 5 min · Johnsonburg Road
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Continue on Allamuchy Road
2.1 mi · 4 min · Allamuchy Road
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Turn right onto Johnsonburg Bypass Road
2017 ft · 40 sec · Johnsonburg Bypass Road
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Continue on Ramsey Road
1.4 mi · 3 min · Ramsey Road
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At the end of the road, turn left
1.9 mi · 3 min
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Turn right onto Spring Valley Road
3.1 mi · 7 min · Spring Valley Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Millbrook Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · Millbrook Road
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Turn right onto Birch Ridge Road
3227 ft · 2 min · Birch Ridge Road
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Turn left onto Shannon Road
1.4 mi · 5 min · Shannon Road
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Continue on Sand Pond Road
1728 ft · 1 min · Sand Pond Road
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Turn slight right
99 m · 24 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Edison and Hardwick.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
US 202 North
Merge slight left
17.9 mi · 00h 29m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Mostly Sunny leaving Edison and Mostly Sunny near Hardwick.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Edison to Hardwick?
The road trip is about 61.5 miles (98.9 km) and usually takes 01h 39m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Chester is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.7 miles from Edison and 30.8 miles from Hardwick.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 45.9 miles (73.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.6 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:10 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.87 one way or $17.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Edison and Mostly Sunny near Hardwick.
Stop Ideas Near Chester
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Chester.
New Brunswick station
Metropark station
Newark Liberty International Airport
Pennsylvania Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Edison and Hardwick. Straight-line distance: 45.94 mi (73.94 km).
#1 Edison
Township in Middlesex County, New Jersey, United States
| Population | 98,721 |
| Coordinates | 40.5187200, -74.4121000 |
| Altitude | 27 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Hardwick
Township in Warren County, New Jersey
| Population | 1,620 |
| Coordinates | 41.0545400, -74.9321200 |
| Altitude | 259 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hardwick (-74.93212, 41.05454)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 99 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 45m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.09 | $8.87 | $17.73 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $9.98 | $19.96 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $10.75 | $21.50 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $12.98 | $25.95 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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