How far is Readington, NJ from Lambertville, NJ?
The driving distance from Readington, NJ to Lambertville, NJ is about 21.1 miles (33.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 17.7 miles (28.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 02m 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 31m.
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.
Borough in Hunterdon County, New Jersey, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Readington and Lambertville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Readington and Lambertville.
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Start on the route
14 m · 5 sec
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Turn right onto Readington Road
26 m · 7 sec · Readington Road
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Turn left onto Hillcrest Road
60 m · 9 sec · Hillcrest Road
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Turn left onto Brookview Road
3197 ft · 2 min · Brookview Road
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Continue on Holland Brook Road West
1.2 km · 3 min · Holland Brook Road West
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Turn right
7.6 mi · 11 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward US 202
687 ft · 12 sec · US 202
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Exit the rotary onto US 202
4.4 mi · 7 min · US 202
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Turn slight right onto Old York Road
1 mi · 2 min · Old York Road
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Continue on Old York Road
1 km · 1 min · Old York Road
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Continue on Thomas Paine Highway
136 m · 9 sec · Thomas Paine Highway
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Continue on Thomas Paine Highway
5.3 mi · 7 min · Thomas Paine Highway
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Take the exit right
41 m · 4 sec
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Turn right onto Bridge Street
57 m · 11 sec · Bridge Street
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Turn left onto South Main Street
15 m · 1 sec · South Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Readington and Lambertville.
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.
Longest stretch
Turn right
7.58 mi · 00h 11m
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 Readington and Mostly Sunny near Lambertville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Readington to Lambertville?
The road trip is about 21.1 miles (33.9 km) and usually takes 00h 31m 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?
Flemington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.3 miles from Readington and 10.7 miles from Lambertville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 17.7 miles (28.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.4 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:28 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.18 one way or $6.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Readington and Mostly Sunny near Lambertville.
Stop Ideas Near Flemington
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 Flemington.
Princeton Junction station
Trenton Transit Center
New Brunswick station
Metropark station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Readington and Lambertville. Straight-line distance: 17.68 mi (28.46 km).
#1 Readington
Unincorporated community in Hunterdon County, New Jersey
| Population | 15,863 |
| Coordinates | 40.5687100, -74.7376600 |
| Altitude | 33 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lambertville
City in Hunterdon County, New Jersey, United States
| Population | 3,790 |
| Coordinates | 40.3659400, -74.9429400 |
| Altitude | 22 |
| Country | United States |
End: South Main Street (-74.942809, 40.365962)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 34 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 15m |
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 | $4.30 | $3.18 | $6.36 |
| Mid-grade | $4.88 | $3.61 | $7.22 |
| Premium | $5.18 | $3.83 | $7.66 |
| Diesel | $6.32 | $4.67 | $9.35 |
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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