Hawthorne, NJ Road Trips
Hawthorne, NJ serves as a quiet starting point in the Northeast, connecting drivers to 7 outbound routes across the area. Most drives stay under 25 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Most routes from Hawthorne, NJ head south, giving the route network a clear directional lean.
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Trip Routes
8
Longest Drive
64.6 mi
Lakewood, NJ
Quickest Drive
27m
Hewitt, NJ
Plan Around Hawthorne, NJ
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Hawthorne, NJ is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Hawthorne, NJ
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Hawthorne, NJ
Driving from Hawthorne, NJ
On average, trips departing from Hawthorne, NJ run 25 miles with a drive time of roughly 37m. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 41 miles (1h 2m), while the shortest is just 19 miles.
Popular Destinations
The most popular drives from Hawthorne, NJ include New Brunswick, NJ (40.6 mi, 1h 2m), Elizabethport, NJ (25.2 mi, 39m), Moe, NJ (24 mi, 37m), Elizabeth, NJ (23.5 mi, 34m), and Jersey City, NJ (21.1 mi, 29m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
Regular gas in NJ currently averages around $4.09 per gallon. For the typical 25-mile trip from Hawthorne, NJ, budget about $4 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.
With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you. The majority of destinations are to the south. Morning starts help you avoid the midday heat on longer drives.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 7 mapped routes leaving Hawthorne, NJ and 1 routes heading into Hawthorne, NJ, covering 8 total connections. Distances range from 19 to 41 miles.
The longest mapped route from Hawthorne, NJ covers 41 miles and takes approximately 1h 2m. Shorter options start at just 19 miles.
The average route from Hawthorne, NJ runs about 25 miles with a drive time of roughly 37m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $4.09/gallon for regular), the average 25-mile trip from Hawthorne, NJ costs roughly $4 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Hawthorne, NJ include New Brunswick, NJ, Elizabethport, NJ, Moe, NJ and Elizabeth, NJ. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Hawthorne, NJ by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
19,472
Median Income
$118,093
Median Home Value
$499,200
Median Age
42.3
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
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