How far is Hackettstown, NJ from Trenton, NJ?
The driving distance from Hackettstown, NJ to Trenton, NJ is about 56.8 miles (91.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 44.2 miles (71.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 56m 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.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 28m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Borough in Hunterdon County, New Jersey, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hackettstown and Trenton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hackettstown and Trenton.
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Start on High Street
21 m · 9 sec · High Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
2315 ft · 1 min · Main Street
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Turn right onto Mountain Avenue
1.6 km · 2 min · Mountain Avenue
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Continue on Schooley's Mountain Road
2434 ft · 41 sec · Schooley's Mountain Road
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Keep slight right to continue on Schooley's Mountain Road
4.6 mi · 7 min · Schooley's Mountain Road
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Turn right onto West Mill Road
3.9 mi · 6 min · West Mill Road
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Continue on Califon-Chester Road
1093 ft · 19 sec · Califon-Chester Road
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Continue on High Bridge-Califon Road
1 km · 57 sec · High Bridge-Califon Road
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Continue on Califon-Chester Road
1.2 km · 1 min · Califon-Chester Road
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Continue on High Bridge-Califon Road
2.6 mi · 4 min · High Bridge-Califon Road
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Continue on High Bridge - Califon Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · High Bridge - Califon Road
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Continue on Fairview Avenue
1.3 km · 1 min · Fairview Avenue
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Turn right
72 m · 8 sec
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Continue on Main Street
999 ft · 18 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Bridge Street
118 m · 11 sec · Bridge Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto West Main Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · West Main Street
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Turn left onto Route 31 (CR 513)
12.1 mi · 14 min · Route 31 (CR 513)
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US 202
139 m · 9 sec · US 202
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Exit the rotary onto US 202
5.7 mi · 8 min · US 202
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Take the exit slight right toward NJ 31 South, CR 579 South: Trenton
10.3 mi · 17 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Pennington Road
158 m · 10 sec · Pennington Road
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Exit the rotary onto Pennington Road
4.2 mi · 8 min · Pennington Road
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Turn left onto Olden Avenue
3.2 mi · 6 min · Olden Avenue
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Turn right onto Hamilton Avenue
2992 ft · 1 min · Hamilton Avenue
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Turn right onto Chambers Street
2 m · 1 sec · Chambers Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Chambers Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hackettstown and Trenton.
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.
Route 31 (CR 513)
Turn left onto Route 31 (CR 513)
12.1 mi · 00h 14m
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 Hackettstown and Sunny near Trenton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hackettstown to Trenton?
The road trip is about 56.8 miles (91.4 km) and usually takes 01h 28m 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?
Flemington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.5 miles from Hackettstown and 29.3 miles from Trenton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 44.2 miles (71.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.6 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 3:34 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.21 one way or $16.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Hackettstown and Sunny near Trenton.
Stop Ideas Near Flemington
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 Flemington.
Princeton Junction station
Trenton Transit Center
New Brunswick station
Metropark station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hackettstown and Trenton. Straight-line distance: 44.24 mi (71.2 km).
#1 Hackettstown
Town in Warren County, New Jersey, United States
| Population | 9,372 |
| Coordinates | 40.8539900, -74.8290600 |
| Altitude | 174 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Trenton
The capital of New Jersey.
| Population | 82,957 |
| Coordinates | 40.2170500, -74.7429400 |
| Altitude | 17 |
| Country | United States |
End: Chambers Street (-74.742936, 40.217034)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 91 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 53m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 42m |
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 | $8.21 | $16.43 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $9.24 | $18.49 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $9.96 | $19.92 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $12.02 | $24.04 |
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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