How far is Hardwick, NJ from Trenton, NJ?
The driving distance from Hardwick, NJ to Trenton, NJ is about 74.3 miles (119.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 53m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 58.7 miles (94.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 46m 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 53m.
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
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hardwick and Trenton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hardwick and Trenton.
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Start on the route
99 m · 24 sec
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Turn straight onto Sand Pond Road
1728 ft · 1 min · Sand Pond Road
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Continue on Shannon Road
1.4 mi · 5 min · Shannon 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 Millbrook Road
3.7 mi · 7 min · Millbrook Road
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Turn left onto Bridge Street
811 ft · 37 sec · Bridge Street
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Turn slight right onto Bridge Street
25 m · 8 sec · Bridge Street
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At the end of the road, turn left
1310 ft · 28 sec
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Continue on Hope Road
3.5 mi · 6 min · Hope Road
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Continue on Hope - Blairstorm Road
2237 ft · 42 sec · Hope - Blairstorm Road
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Continue on Hope - Blairstown Road
2.2 mi · 4 min · Hope - Blairstown Road
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Continue on Hope - Bridgeville Road
2.5 mi · 4 min · Hope - Bridgeville Road
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Turn straight onto Hope Road
1 mi · 2 min · Hope Road
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Continue on North Bridgeville Road
2.9 mi · 4 min · North Bridgeville Road
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Turn left
1.3 mi · 2 min
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Turn right onto Route 31 South BEGIN
26.9 mi · 38 min · Route 31 South BEGIN
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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 Hardwick 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 South BEGIN
Turn right onto Route 31 South BEGIN
26.9 mi · 00h 38m
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.
Sunny leaving Hardwick and Sunny near Trenton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hardwick to Trenton?
The road trip is about 74.3 miles (119.6 km) and usually takes 01h 53m 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?
High Bridge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 35.7 miles from Hardwick and 38.6 miles from Trenton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 58.7 miles (94.5 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 2:44 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.71 one way or $21.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Hardwick and Sunny near Trenton.
Stop Ideas Near High Bridge
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 High Bridge.
New Brunswick station
Princeton Junction station
Metropark station
Trenton Transit Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hardwick and Trenton. Straight-line distance: 58.71 mi (94.48 km).
#1 Hardwick
Township in Warren County, New Jersey
| Population | 1,620 |
| Coordinates | 41.0545400, -74.9321200 |
| Altitude | 259 |
| 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: 120 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 51m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 55m |
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 | $10.71 | $21.41 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $12.05 | $24.10 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $12.98 | $25.96 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $15.67 | $31.34 |
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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