Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Oct 24, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
30m
Distance
19.7 mi
32 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Belvidere, NJ
Thomas Parker
Weirtown, NJ
Alexa V. Mato
Belvidere, NJ to Weirtown, NJ is 19.7 miles and takes about 30m via Christopher Columbus Highway, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Northeast region of New Jersey, offering a straightforward local drive. With minimal mileage, it's an easy addition to a longer journey or a quick outing on its own. It's a practical choice for those needing to traverse this specific part of the state without a significant time commitment.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Christopher Columbus Highway | 7.6 mi | 8m |
| North Bridgeville Road | 2.9 mi | 4m |
| Hope - Bridgeville Road | 2.5 mi | 4m |
| Water Street | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| US 46 | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Hope Road | 1 mi | 1m |
| Hope - Blairstown Road | 1 mi | 2m |
| Allamuchy Road | 0.8 mi | 1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Belvidere, NJ and Weirtown, NJ.
Start on this road
Turn right onto CR 620
Merge onto US 46
Turn left onto CR 519
Continue on CR 519
Turn straight onto CR 519
Continue on CR 521
Take the ramp onto ramp to I-80 Eastbound
Merge onto I 80
Take the exit
At end of road, turn left onto CR 517
Continue on CR 517
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 18.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn right onto CR 620 / Water Street
Navigation decision point
Merge onto US 46
Merge point - match speed before joining
Turn left onto CR 519 / North Bridgeville Road
Navigation decision point
Take the exit toward CR 517: Hackettstown, Allamuchy, Andover
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
At end of road, turn left onto CR 517 / Hackettstown Road
Lane positioning matters here
Regular Gas
$3.44 one way
$6.88 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.86 | $3.77 | $7.53 |
| premium | $5.20 | $4.03 | $8.06 |
| diesel | $6.28 | $4.87 | $9.74 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-10-19.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.9 | 0 | $2.07 | $0.95 |
| Efficient EV | 4.9 | 0 | $1.72 | $0.79 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.9 | 0 | $2.76 | $1.26 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Late night in Belvidere on Saturday
Local time
3:49 AM
EDT
Current temp
34°F
Clear
Destination
Late night in Weirtown on Saturday
Local time
3:49 AM
EDT
Current temp
34°F
Clear
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Expect a turn-heavy local drive on this route, with only about 9% of the journey on highways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 7.6 miles along Christopher Columbus Highway. The majority of the drive will likely involve navigating local roads like North Bridgeville Road and Hope - Bridgeville Road. This means you'll be more engaged with the driving, making frequent adjustments as the road winds through the area.
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near CR 620 / Water Street.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 30m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (CR 620 / Water Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.7 miles (US 46): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 3.2 miles (CR 519 / North Bridgeville Road): Navigation decision point.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
758 ft
Total Descent
162 ft
Highest Point
854 ft
~19.7 mi in
Elevation Range
597 ft
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Belvidere, NJ and Weirtown, NJ, road signs point toward Cr 517: Hackettstown, Allamuchy and Andover.
Cr 517: Hackettstown
Allamuchy
Andover
Tagged by where each one fits in your drive — first break, midpoint, final stretch.
Restaurant
Near the start, right off the route
Belvidere
Cuisine: chinese
Restaurant
Near the start, right off the route
Belvidere, NJ
Restaurant
Near the start, right off the route
Belvidere
Cuisine: pizza
Restaurant
Near the start, right off the route
Bangor, PA
Restaurant
Near the end, short detour
Allamuchy, NJ
Cuisine: american
Visit websiteRestaurant
Around the midpoint, right off the route
Viewpoint
Later in the drive, right off the route
Attraction
Around the midpoint, right off the route
Viewpoint
Later in the drive, right off the route
Viewpoint
Later in the drive, right off the route
Park
Early in the drive, short detour
Blairstown, NJ
Hours: dawn-dusk
Viewpoint
Later in the drive, short detour
Museum
Around the midpoint, right off the route
Hope, NJ
Visit websiteWayside_shrine
Around the midpoint, short detour
Ruins
Near the end, short detour
Ruins
Near the end, short detour
Artwork
Near the end, short detour
Artwork
Near the end, short detour
Motel
Near the start, right off the route
Hotel
Near the start, right off the route
Points of interest from OpenStreetMap contributors. Listings may not reflect current hours or availability.
Top landmarks
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 30m. Total distance: 19.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
30m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (9%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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