How far is Prospect Park, NJ from Hightstown, NJ?
The driving distance from Prospect Park, NJ to Hightstown, NJ is about 15.1 miles (24.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 13 miles (20.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 57m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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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.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township in Mercer County, New Jersey
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Prospect Park and Hightstown.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Prospect Park and Hightstown.
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Start on Weber Avenue
618 ft · 30 sec · Weber Avenue
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Turn right onto Prospect Street
2182 ft · 1 min · Prospect Street
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Turn right onto Olden Avenue
1.6 km · 2 min · Olden Avenue
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Turn left onto Brunswick Avenue
1577 ft · 33 sec · Brunswick Avenue
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Turn right onto Mulberry Street
1869 ft · 57 sec · Mulberry Street
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Take the ramp left toward US 1 North: Princeton, New York
1094 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left onto Trenton Freeway
1.1 km · 58 sec · Trenton Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Whitehead Road
770 ft · 19 sec
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Turn slight right onto Whitehead Road
74 m · 12 sec · Whitehead Road
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Turn left onto Sweet Briar Avenue
1.5 km · 2 min · Sweet Briar Avenue
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Continue on Sloan Avenue
1.4 mi · 2 min · Sloan Avenue
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Continue on Flock Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Flock Road
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Turn left onto Edinburg Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Edinburg Road
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Continue on Old Trenton Road
5.5 mi · 10 min · Old Trenton Road
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Turn right onto Princeton-Hightstown Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · Princeton-Hightstown Road
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Continue on Stockton Street
1.4 km · 2 min · Stockton Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street
5 m · 1 sec · Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Prospect Park and Hightstown.
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.
Old Trenton Road
Continue on Old Trenton Road
5.53 mi · 00h 10m
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.
Sunny leaving Prospect Park and Sunny near Hightstown.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Prospect Park to Hightstown?
The road trip is about 15.1 miles (24.3 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?
Lawrence is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.5 miles from Prospect Park and 7.6 miles from Hightstown.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 13 miles (20.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.1 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:32 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.17 one way or $4.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Prospect Park and Sunny near Hightstown.
Stop Ideas Near Lawrence
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Old City Hall
Trenton City Hall
Trenton Health & Human Services
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lawrence.
Princeton Junction station
Trenton Transit Center
New Brunswick station
Cornwells Heights
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Prospect Park and Hightstown. Straight-line distance: 12.97 mi (20.88 km).
#1 Prospect Park
Borough in Passaic County, New Jersey
| Population | 5,817 |
| Coordinates | 40.2403900, -74.7662700 |
| Altitude | 28 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Hightstown
Borough in Mercer County, New Jersey
| Population | 5,276 |
| Coordinates | 40.2695500, -74.5232100 |
| Altitude | 31 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hightstown (-74.52321, 40.26955)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 24 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 11m |
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 | $2.17 | $4.33 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $2.44 | $4.87 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $2.63 | $5.25 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $3.17 | $6.34 |
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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