How far is Hawthorne, NJ from Hewitt, NJ?

The driving distance from Hawthorne, NJ to Hewitt, NJ is about 18.6 miles (30 km), with a travel time of about 00h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 15.6 miles (25.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 54m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
18.63 mi
00h 27m
Flight
15.62 mi
25.13 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
15.62 mi
Kilometers
25.13 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
18.63 mi
Kilometers
29.98 km
Drive Time
00h 27m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hewitt
Sat, Nov 7, 11:36 AM EST
Return by in Hawthorne
Sat, Nov 7, 12:04 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hawthorne
2026-11-07T11:09
Arrive Hewitt
Sat, Nov 7, 11:36 AM EST
Route Timing
00h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:27 AM to 7:27 PM EST

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

Leave by
7:36 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Hawthorne
10:00 PM EST
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
Wanaque
NJ

Town in Passaic County, New Jersey

From Hawthorne
9.3 mi
00h 13m
To Hewitt
9.3 mi
00h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM EST
Wind
3 to 12 mph W
Destination
62°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM EST
Wind
0 to 5 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Hawthorne and Hewitt.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hawthorne and Hewitt.

  1. 1

    Start on Royal Avenue

    23 m · 5 sec · Royal Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Diamond Bridge Avenue

    128 m · 16 sec · Diamond Bridge Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Lafayette Avenue

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Lafayette Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Goffle Road

    945 ft · 16 sec · Goffle Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right

    100 m · 10 sec

  6. 6

    Turn right onto NJ 208 North: Oakland

    134 m · 12 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    3.2 mi · 4 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    2.5 mi · 3 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight right

    1 mi · 1 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Skyline Drive, Ringwood

    1292 ft · 32 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on Ringwood

    671 ft · 17 sec

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto Skyline Drive

    4.8 mi · 7 min · Skyline Drive

  13. 13

    Continue on Skyline Drive

    41 m · 4 sec · Skyline Drive

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Greenwood Lake Turnpike

    5 mi · 7 min · Greenwood Lake Turnpike

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Greenwood Lake Turnpike

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Hawthorne and Hewitt.

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
15 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
80.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
NJ 208 North
6.86 mi · 37%
Skyline Drive
5.09 mi · 27%
Greenwood Lake Turnpike
5.02 mi · 27%
Lafayette Avenue
1.19 mi · 6%
Goffle Road
0.24 mi · 1%
Ringwood
0.13 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Greenwood Lake Turnpike

Turn right onto Greenwood Lake Turnpike

5.02 mi · 00h 07m

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 27m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3 mi
15.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wanaque
00h 13m from Hawthorne
Leave By
7:36 PM EST
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Hawthorne and Mostly Sunny near Hewitt.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Hawthorne to Hewitt?

The road trip is about 18.6 miles (30 km) and usually takes 00h 27m 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?

Wanaque is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.3 miles from Hawthorne and 9.3 miles from Hewitt.

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

The direct path is about 15.6 miles (25.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 3 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:36 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.69 one way or $5.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Hawthorne and Mostly Sunny near Hewitt.

Stop Ideas Near Wanaque

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

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

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Pennsylvania Station

35 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

Yonkers station

35 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
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Croton–Harmon station

38 mi away
1 Croton Point Avenue
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

38 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hawthorne and Hewitt. Straight-line distance: 15.62 mi (25.13 km).

Hawthorne

#1 Hawthorne

Hawthorne is a city in Passaic County, New Jersey

Population18,667
Coordinates40.9492600, -74.1537500
Altitude25
CountryUnited States
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#2 Hewitt

Hewitt is a place in New Jersey, United States.

Population0
Coordinates41.1417600, -74.3107100
Altitude131
CountryUnited States
Start: Hawthorne (-74.15375, 40.94926)
End: Hewitt (-74.31071, 41.14176)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 30 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.66 gal
2.49 L · about $2.69
Round trip
$5.38
1.32 gal · 4.98 L
Estimated CO2
5.9 kg one way
Round trip: 11.7 kg / 26 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.08 $2.69 $5.38
Mid-grade $4.71 $3.11 $6.22
Premium $5.02 $3.32 $6.63
Diesel $6.31 $4.17 $8.33

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 · Nov 07, 2026

There is no time difference between Hawthorne and Hewitt. The current time is 11:09:32.

Distance to Other Cities

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