How far is Trenton, NJ from Hardwick, NJ?

The driving distance from Trenton, NJ to Hardwick, NJ is about 71.2 miles (114.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 58.7 miles (94.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 01m 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
71.23 mi
02h 00m
Flight
58.71 mi
94.48 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
58.71 mi
Kilometers
94.48 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
71.23 mi
Kilometers
114.64 km
Drive Time
02h 00m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hardwick
Mon, May 4, 3:39 PM EDT
Return by in Trenton
Mon, May 4, 5:40 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Trenton
2026-05-04T13:39
Arrive Hardwick
Mon, May 4, 3:39 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:01 AM to 12:01 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:28 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Trenton
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
High Bridge
NJ

Borough of New Jersey

From Trenton
35.6 mi
01h 00m
To Hardwick
35.6 mi
01h 00m

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
5 to 10 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 Trenton and Hardwick.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Trenton and Hardwick.

  1. 1

    Start on Chambers Street

    2 m · 6 sec · Chambers Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Hamilton Avenue

    2992 ft · 1 min · Hamilton Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto South Olden Avenue

    3.2 mi · 6 min · South Olden Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Pennington Road

    4.2 mi · 8 min · Pennington Road

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Pennington Road

    643 ft · 12 sec

  6. 6

    Exit the rotary

    10 mi · 16 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 31 North, US 202 North: Flemington

    5.6 mi · 8 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    130 m · 6 sec

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward NJ 31

    566 ft · 7 sec · NJ 31

  10. 10

    Exit the rotary onto NJ 31

    26.9 mi · 40 min · NJ 31

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn left

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  12. 12

    Turn right onto North Bridgeville Road

    2.9 mi · 4 min · North Bridgeville Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Hope Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Hope Road

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto Hope - Bridgeville Road

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Hope - Bridgeville Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Hope - Blairstown Road

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Hope - Blairstown Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Hope - Blairstorm Road

    2237 ft · 42 sec · Hope - Blairstorm Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Hope Road

    3.5 mi · 6 min · Hope Road

  18. 18

    At the end of the road, turn left

    1477 ft · 34 sec

  19. 19

    Continue on Stillwater Road

    25 m · 2 sec · Stillwater Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Bridge Street

    824 ft · 44 sec · Bridge Street

  21. 21

    At the end of the road, turn right onto High Street

    64 m · 6 sec · High Street

  22. 22

    Turn slight left onto Millbrook Road

    3.6 mi · 7 min · Millbrook Road

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Birch Ridge Road

    3227 ft · 2 min · Birch Ridge Road

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Shannon Road

    1.4 mi · 5 min · Shannon Road

  25. 25

    Continue on Sand Pond Road

    1728 ft · 1 min · Sand Pond Road

  26. 26

    Turn slight right

    99 m · 24 sec

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
27 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
0 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
37.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
NJ 31
27 mi · 38%
Pennington Road
14.4 mi · 20%
NJ 31 North
5.72 mi · 8%
Hope Road
4.54 mi · 6%
Millbrook Road
3.62 mi · 5%
South Olden Avenue
3.19 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

NJ 31

Exit the rotary onto NJ 31

26.9 mi · 00h 40m

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
02h 00m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.5 mi
58.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
High Bridge
01h 00m from Trenton
Leave By
2:28 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Trenton and Sunny near Hardwick.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Trenton to Hardwick?

The road trip is about 71.2 miles (114.6 km) and usually takes 02h 00m 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?

High Bridge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 35.6 miles from Trenton and 35.6 miles from Hardwick.

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

The direct path is about 58.7 miles (94.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.5 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 2:28 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.26 one way or $20.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Trenton and Sunny near Hardwick.

Stop Ideas Near High Bridge

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

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

RAIL

New Brunswick station

42 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Princeton Junction station

45 mi away
2 Wallace Road
RAIL

Metropark station

49 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

Trenton Transit Center

51 mi away
72 South Clinton Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Trenton and Hardwick. Straight-line distance: 58.71 mi (94.48 km).

Trenton

#1 Trenton

The capital of New Jersey.

Population82,957
Coordinates40.2170500, -74.7429400
Altitude17
CountryUnited States
Hardwick

#2 Hardwick

Township in Warren County, New Jersey

Population1,620
Coordinates41.0545400, -74.9321200
Altitude259
CountryUnited States
Start: Trenton (-74.74294, 40.21705)
End: Hardwick (-74.93212, 41.05454)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 115 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 01m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.51 gal
9.52 L · about $10.26
Round trip
$20.51
5.02 gal · 19.04 L
Estimated CO2
22.3 kg one way
Round trip: 44.6 kg / 98 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $10.26 $20.51
Mid-grade $4.60 $11.54 $23.09
Premium $4.95 $12.43 $24.87
Diesel $5.98 $15.01 $30.02

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 Trenton and Hardwick. The current time is 13:39:21.

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.