How far is Hewitt, NJ from Hawthorne, NJ?
The driving distance from Hewitt, NJ to Hawthorne, NJ is about 20 miles (32.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 15.6 miles (25.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 56m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 28m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Passaic County, New Jersey
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hewitt and Hawthorne.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hewitt and Hawthorne.
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Start on Greenwood Lake Turnpike
5 mi · 8 min · Greenwood Lake Turnpike
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Turn left onto Skyline Drive
5.1 mi · 8 min · Skyline Drive
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Turn left onto West Oakland Avenue
2892 ft · 1 min · West Oakland Avenue
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Take the ramp left toward I 287 North, NJ 208 South
1320 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left
1.4 km · 58 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on NJ 208 South: Franklin Lakes
5.3 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Goffle Road, Hawthorne, Paterson
1090 ft · 30 sec
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Turn slight right onto Goffle Road
97 m · 7 sec · Goffle Road
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Turn left onto Lafayette Avenue
1.2 mi · 3 min · Lafayette Avenue
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Turn left onto Diamond Bridge Avenue
128 m · 17 sec · Diamond Bridge Avenue
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Turn left onto Royal Avenue
23 m · 3 sec · Royal Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Royal Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hewitt and Hawthorne.
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.
NJ 208 South
Keep slight right to continue on NJ 208 South: Franklin Lakes
5.3 mi · 00h 06m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Hewitt and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Hawthorne.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hewitt to Hawthorne?
The road trip is about 20 miles (32.2 km) and usually takes 00h 28m 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 Hewitt and 10.7 miles from Hawthorne.
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 4.4 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 7:34 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.91 one way or $5.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Hewitt and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Hawthorne.
Stop Ideas Near Wanaque
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 Wanaque.
Pennsylvania Station
Yonkers station
Croton–Harmon station
Newark Liberty International Airport
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hewitt and Hawthorne. Straight-line distance: 15.62 mi (25.13 km).
#1 Hewitt
Hewitt is a place in New Jersey, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 41.1417600, -74.3107100 |
| Altitude | 131 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Hawthorne
Hawthorne is a city in Passaic County, New Jersey
| Population | 18,667 |
| Coordinates | 40.9492600, -74.1537500 |
| Altitude | 25 |
| Country | United States |
End: Royal Avenue (-74.153787, 40.949259)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 32 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 14m |
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 | $4.10 | $2.91 | $5.82 |
| Mid-grade | $4.72 | $3.35 | $6.71 |
| Premium | $5.04 | $3.58 | $7.16 |
| Diesel | $6.33 | $4.50 | $8.99 |
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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