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

The driving distance from Jersey City, NJ to Hardwick, NJ is about 62.4 miles (100.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 50 miles (80.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 09m 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
62.45 mi
01h 34m
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
62.45 mi
Kilometers
100.51 km
Drive Time
01h 34m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hardwick
Mon, May 4, 3:14 PM EDT
Return by in Jersey City
Mon, May 4, 4:49 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jersey City
2026-05-04T13:39
Arrive Hardwick
Mon, May 4, 3:14 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:35 AM to 11:35 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:20 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Jersey City
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
Dover
NJ

Town in New Jersey, USA

From Jersey City
31.2 mi
00h 47m
To Hardwick
31.3 mi
00h 47m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 16 mph SW
Destination
71°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Olean Avenue

    96 m · 16 sec · Olean Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Duncan Avenue

    2210 ft · 53 sec · Duncan Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left

    2093 ft · 45 sec

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward US 1 South, US 9 South: Newark Airport, Port Newark Elizabeth Seaport

    1.9 mi · 3 min

  5. 5

    Continue on Raymond Boulevard

    2 mi · 3 min · Raymond Boulevard

  6. 6

    Continue on Raymond Boulevard

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Raymond Boulevard

  7. 7

    Continue on Lock Street

    1773 ft · 42 sec · Lock Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Nesbitt Street

    653 ft · 25 sec · Nesbitt Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Orange Street

    2392 ft · 57 sec · Orange Street

  10. 10

    Take the ramp left toward I 280 West: Garden State Parkway

    1574 ft · 31 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight right onto Essex Freeway

    12.5 mi · 16 min · Essex Freeway

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 280 West, I 80 West

    2420 ft · 32 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight right onto Christopher Columbus Highway

    25.8 mi · 30 min · Christopher Columbus Highway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 517: Hackettstown, Allamuchy, Andover

    1032 ft · 25 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on CR 517 North: Allamuchy, Andover

    60 m · 7 sec

  16. 16

    Continue on Old Hackettstown Road

    1155 ft · 23 sec · Old Hackettstown Road

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on Johnsonburg Road

    2.8 mi · 5 min · Johnsonburg Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Allamuchy Road

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Allamuchy Road

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Johnsonburg Bypass Road

    2017 ft · 40 sec · Johnsonburg Bypass Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Ramsey Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Ramsey Road

  21. 21

    At the end of the road, turn left

    1.9 mi · 3 min

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Spring Valley Road

    3.1 mi · 7 min · Spring Valley Road

  23. 23

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Millbrook Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Millbrook Road

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Birch Ridge Road

    3227 ft · 2 min · Birch Ridge Road

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Shannon Road

    1.4 mi · 5 min · Shannon Road

  26. 26

    Continue on Sand Pond Road

    1728 ft · 1 min · Sand Pond Road

  27. 27

    Turn slight right

    99 m · 24 sec

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
44.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Christopher Columbus Highway
25.8 mi · 41%
Essex Freeway
12.5 mi · 20%
Raymond Boulevard
3.34 mi · 5%
Spring Valley Road
3.15 mi · 5%
Johnsonburg Road
2.83 mi · 5%
Allamuchy Road
2.09 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Christopher Columbus Highway

Merge slight right onto Christopher Columbus Highway

25.8 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 34m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.4 mi
50 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Dover
00h 47m from Jersey City
Leave By
3:20 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Jersey City and Sunny near Hardwick.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 62.4 miles (100.5 km) and usually takes 01h 34m 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?

Dover is a useful midpoint, sitting about 31.2 miles from Jersey City and 31.3 miles from Hardwick.

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 12.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:20 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.99 one way or $17.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Dover

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

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

RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

37 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

37 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

Metropark station

40 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

New Brunswick station

44 mi away
French and Albany Streets

Flight Path Map

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

Jersey City

#1 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
Hardwick

#2 Hardwick

Township in Warren County, New Jersey

Population1,620
Coordinates41.0545400, -74.9321200
Altitude259
CountryUnited States
Start: Jersey City (-74.07764, 40.72816)
End: Hardwick (-74.93212, 41.05454)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 101 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 14m
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
2.2 gal
8.34 L · about $8.99
Round trip
$17.98
4.4 gal · 16.68 L
Estimated CO2
19.6 kg one way
Round trip: 39.1 kg / 86 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $8.99 $17.98
Mid-grade $4.60 $10.12 $20.24
Premium $4.95 $10.90 $21.80
Diesel $5.98 $13.16 $26.31

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 Jersey City and Hardwick. The current time is 13:39:51.

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.