How far is Hardwick, NJ from Jersey City, NJ?

The driving distance from Hardwick, NJ to Jersey City, NJ is about 62.6 miles (100.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 50 miles (80.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 47m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
62.58 mi
01h 23m
Flight
50 mi
80.47 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
50 mi
Kilometers
80.47 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
62.58 mi
Kilometers
100.72 km
Drive Time
01h 23m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Jersey City
Mon, May 4, 1:38 PM EDT
Return by in Hardwick
Mon, May 4, 3:02 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hardwick
2026-05-04T12:15
Arrive Jersey City
Mon, May 4, 1:38 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:24 AM to 11:24 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:42 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hardwick
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Wharton
NJ

Borough of New Jersey

From Hardwick
31.4 mi
00h 41m
To Jersey City
31.2 mi
00h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
Destination
74°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 16 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Hardwick and Jersey City.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hardwick and Jersey City.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    99 m · 24 sec

  2. 2

    Turn straight onto Sand Pond Road

    1728 ft · 1 min · Sand Pond Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Shannon Road

    1.4 mi · 5 min · Shannon Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Birch Ridge Road

    3227 ft · 2 min · Birch Ridge Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Millbrook Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Millbrook Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Spring Valley Road

    3.1 mi · 7 min · Spring Valley Road

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn left

    1.9 mi · 3 min

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Ramsey Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Ramsey Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Johnsonburg Bypass Road

    2017 ft · 46 sec · Johnsonburg Bypass Road

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Allamuchy Road

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Allamuchy Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Johnsonburg Road

    2.8 mi · 5 min · Johnsonburg Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Old Hackettstown Road

    1155 ft · 25 sec · Old Hackettstown Road

  13. 13

    Turn slight right onto Hackettstown Road

    1388 ft · 34 sec · Hackettstown Road

  14. 14

    Take the ramp left toward I 80 East: Dover

    2048 ft · 54 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Christopher Columbus Highway

    25.6 mi · 30 min · Christopher Columbus Highway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight left toward I 280 East: The Oranges, Newark

    1.1 km · 50 sec

  17. 17

    Continue on Essex Freeway

    13.5 mi · 17 min · Essex Freeway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 21: Newark, Belleville, Prudential Center

    1224 ft · 34 sec

  19. 19

    Turn right onto McCarter Highway

    1.4 km · 2 min · McCarter Highway

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Raymond Boulevard

    1801 ft · 36 sec · Raymond Boulevard

  21. 21

    Turn straight onto Market Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · Market Street

  22. 22

    Continue on Ferry Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · Ferry Street

  23. 23

    Continue on Raymond Boulevard

    2267 ft · 45 sec · Raymond Boulevard

  24. 24

    Continue on Lincoln Highway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Lincoln Highway

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight left toward US 1 Truck North, US 9 Truck North

    1.1 km · 2 min

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Duncan Avenue

    2210 ft · 52 sec · Duncan Avenue

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Olean Avenue

    96 m · 14 sec · Olean Avenue

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Olean Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Hardwick and Jersey City.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
28 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
44.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Christopher Columbus Highway
25.6 mi · 41%
Essex Freeway
13.5 mi · 22%
Spring Valley Road
3.15 mi · 5%
Johnsonburg Road
2.83 mi · 5%
Allamuchy Road
2.09 mi · 3%
Millbrook Road
1.73 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Christopher Columbus Highway

Merge slight left onto Christopher Columbus Highway

25.6 mi · 00h 30m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 23m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.6 mi
50 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wharton
00h 41m from Hardwick
Leave By
3:42 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Hardwick and Sunny near Jersey City.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Hardwick to Jersey City?

The road trip is about 62.6 miles (100.7 km) and usually takes 01h 23m 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?

Wharton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 31.4 miles from Hardwick and 31.2 miles from Jersey City.

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

The direct path is about 50 miles (80.5 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 3:42 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.03 one way or $18.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Hardwick and Sunny near Jersey City.

Stop Ideas Near Wharton

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Wharton, 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 Wharton.

RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

39 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

39 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

Metropark station

42 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

New Brunswick station

46 mi away
French and Albany Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hardwick and Jersey City. Straight-line distance: 50 mi (80.47 km).

Hardwick

#1 Hardwick

Township in Warren County, New Jersey

Population1,620
Coordinates41.0545400, -74.9321200
Altitude259
CountryUnited States
Jersey City

#2 Jersey City

The second most populous city in New Jersey and the center of the Jersey City metropolitan area.

Population262,075
Coordinates40.7281600, -74.0776400
Altitude9
CountryUnited States
Start: (-74.932103, 41.054329)
End: Olean Avenue (-74.077772, 40.728219)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 101 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 53m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.21 gal
8.36 L · about $9.03
Round trip
$18.06
4.42 gal · 16.72 L
Estimated CO2
19.6 kg one way
Round trip: 39.3 kg / 87 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $9.03 $18.06
Mid-grade $4.60 $10.16 $20.33
Premium $4.95 $10.95 $21.90
Diesel $5.98 $13.22 $26.43

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 04, 2026

There is no time difference between Hardwick and Jersey City. The current time is 12:15:07.

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.