How far is Weirtown, NJ from Alpha, NJ?
The driving distance from Weirtown, NJ to Alpha, NJ is about 28.8 miles (46.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 24 miles (38.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 31m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 45m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Weirtown and Alpha.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Weirtown and Alpha.
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Start on Allamuchy Road
1.4 km · 1 min · Allamuchy Road
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Continue on Hackettstown Road
1030 ft · 22 sec · Hackettstown Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 80 West: Delaware Water Gap
1596 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left onto Christopher Columbus Highway
7.7 mi · 9 min · Christopher Columbus Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 521: Hope, Blairstown
1135 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on CR 521 South: Hope
98 m · 11 sec
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Turn left onto Hope - Blairstown Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Hope - Blairstown Road
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Continue on Hope - Bridgeville Road
2.5 mi · 4 min · Hope - Bridgeville Road
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Turn straight onto Hope Road
1 mi · 2 min · Hope Road
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Continue on North Bridgeville Road
6.3 mi · 10 min · North Bridgeville Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Phillipsburg - Belvidere Road
2.1 mi · 3 min · Phillipsburg - Belvidere Road
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Continue on Belvidere Road
4.3 mi · 7 min · Belvidere Road
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Turn left onto Uniontown Road
3.9 mi · 6 min · Uniontown Road
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Continue on Saint James Avenue
1.2 km · 2 min · Saint James Avenue
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Turn left onto New Brunswick Avenue
1225 ft · 39 sec · New Brunswick Avenue
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Turn right onto 3rd Avenue
2258 ft · 57 sec · 3rd Avenue
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Turn left
20 m · 7 sec
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Turn right
22 m · 5 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Weirtown and Alpha.
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.
Christopher Columbus Highway
Merge slight left onto Christopher Columbus Highway
7.66 mi · 00h 09m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Weirtown and Sunny near Alpha.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Weirtown to Alpha?
The road trip is about 28.8 miles (46.4 km) and usually takes 00h 45m 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?
Belvidere is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16 miles from Weirtown and 12.8 miles from Alpha.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 24 miles (38.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.8 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 4:58 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.17 one way or $8.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Weirtown and Sunny near Alpha.
Stop Ideas Near Belvidere
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 Belvidere.
White Haven, PA
New Brunswick station
Princeton Junction station
Metropark station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Weirtown and Alpha. Straight-line distance: 24.03 mi (38.68 km).
#1 Weirtown
Weirtown is a place in New Jersey, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.9048200, -74.8221100 |
| Altitude | 257 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Alpha
Borough in Warren County, New Jersey
| Population | 2,263 |
| Coordinates | 40.6670400, -75.1574000 |
| Altitude | 97 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-75.157506, 40.667021)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 46 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 21m |
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 | $4.17 | $8.34 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $4.69 | $9.38 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $5.05 | $10.11 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $6.10 | $12.20 |
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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