How far is Hackettstown, NJ from Allamuchy, NJ?

The driving distance from Hackettstown, NJ to Allamuchy, NJ is about 5 miles (8.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 4.8 miles (7.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 19m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
5.02 mi
00h 09m
Flight
4.78 mi
7.7 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
4.78 mi
Kilometers
7.7 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
5.02 mi
Kilometers
8.08 km
Drive Time
00h 09m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Allamuchy
Thu, May 28, 5:32 PM EDT
Return by in Hackettstown
Thu, May 28, 5:42 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hackettstown
2026-05-28T17:22
Arrive Allamuchy
Thu, May 28, 5:32 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:10 AM to 7:10 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
8:10 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Hackettstown
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Budd Lake
NJ

Census designated place

From Hackettstown
2.5 mi
00h 04m
To Allamuchy
2.5 mi
00h 04m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, May 28 12:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph N
Destination
75°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, May 28 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph N

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Hackettstown and Allamuchy.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hackettstown and Allamuchy.

  1. 1

    Start on High Street

    1.6 km · 3 min · High Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Allamuchy Road

    3.5 mi · 6 min · Allamuchy Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Hackettstown Road

    1562 ft · 34 sec · Hackettstown Road

  4. 4

    Turn slight left onto Old Hackettstown Road

    1035 ft · 21 sec · Old Hackettstown Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Puffer Road

    32 m · 9 sec · Puffer Road

  6. 6

    Turn left

    3 m · 1 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left

    11 m · 3 sec

  8. 8

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Hackettstown and Allamuchy.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
8 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
160 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Allamuchy Road
3.51 mi · 70%
High Street
0.98 mi · 20%
Hackettstown Road
0.3 mi · 6%
Old Hackettstown Road
0.2 mi · 4%
Puffer Road
0.03 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Allamuchy Road

Continue on Allamuchy Road

3.51 mi · 00h 06m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 09m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+0.2 mi
4.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Budd Lake
00h 04m from Hackettstown
Leave By
8:10 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Hackettstown and Sunny near Allamuchy.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Hackettstown to Allamuchy?

The road trip is about 5 miles (8.1 km) and usually takes 00h 09m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Budd Lake is a useful midpoint, sitting about 2.5 miles from Hackettstown and 2.5 miles from Allamuchy.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 4.8 miles (7.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.2 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:10 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.74 one way or $1.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Hackettstown and Sunny near Allamuchy.

Stop Ideas Near Budd Lake

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Budd Lake, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Budd Lake.

RAIL

Metropark station

48 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

New Brunswick station

48 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

49 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

50 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hackettstown and Allamuchy. Straight-line distance: 4.78 mi (7.7 km).

Hackettstown

#1 Hackettstown

Town in Warren County, New Jersey, United States

Population9,372
Coordinates40.8539900, -74.8290600
Altitude174
CountryUnited States
Allamuchy

#2 Allamuchy

Township in Warren County, New Jersey

Population4,751
Coordinates40.9217700, -74.8101700
Altitude188
CountryUnited States
Start: Hackettstown (-74.82906, 40.85399)
End: Allamuchy (-74.81017, 40.92177)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 8 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 03m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.18 gal
0.67 L · about $0.74
Round trip
$1.47
0.36 gal · 1.34 L
Estimated CO2
1.6 kg one way
Round trip: 3.2 kg / 7 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $0.74 $1.47
Mid-grade $4.60 $0.83 $1.66
Premium $4.95 $0.89 $1.78
Diesel $5.98 $1.08 $2.15

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in New Jersey · May 28, 2026

There is no time difference between Hackettstown and Allamuchy. The current time is 17:22:14.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.