Origin
Blairstown, NJ
Morning in Blairstown on Sunday
Local time
10:42 AM
EDT
Current temp
40°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Blairstown, NJ to Weirtown, NJ
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
21m
Distance
14.7 mi
24 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 20m
★
6 AM
0h 22m
8 AM
0h 26m
10 AM
0h 23m
12 PM
0h 23m
3 PM
0h 23m
5 PM
0h 26m
8 PM
0h 21m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Blairstown, NJ
James Kampeis
Weirtown, NJ
Alexa V. Mato
Trip Overview
Blairstown to Weirtown is 14.7 miles and takes about 21 minutes via Christopher Columbus Highway, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short drive stays within New Jersey, connecting two points in the Northeast region. It's a local, turn-heavy journey perfect for a quick trip or as part of a larger itinerary. Given the minimal distance and time, you won't need an overnight stay, making it a very flexible option for your travel plans.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Christopher Columbus Highway | 7.8 mi | 9m |
| Hope Road | 3.5 mi | 6m |
| Hope - Blairstown Road | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Allamuchy Road | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Hope - Blairstorm Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| NJ 94 | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Hackettstown Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Carhart Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Christopher Columbus Highway
— 7.8 mi, about 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Blairstown, NJ and Weirtown, NJ.
1
Start on Carhart Street
391 ft
·
25 sec
·
Carhart Street
2
At end of road, turn left onto NJ 94
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
·
NJ 94
3
Continue on CR 521
3.5 mi
·
6 min
·
Hope Road
4
Continue on CR 521
0.4 mi
·
42 sec
·
Hope - Blairstorm Road
5
Continue on CR 521
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Hope - Blairstown Road
6
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
Toward I 80 East: Netcong
7
Merge onto I 80
7.8 mi
·
9 min
·
Christopher Columbus Highway
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
50 sec
Exit 19
Toward CR 517: Hackettstown, Allamuchy, Andover
Use the straight / right lanes.
9
At end of road, turn left onto CR 517
516 ft
·
10 sec
·
Hackettstown Road
Use the straight lane.
10
Continue on CR 517
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Allamuchy Road
11
Arrive at destination
CR 517
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 55 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 13.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
NJ 94
At end of road, turn left onto NJ 94
Navigation decision point
3
5.5 mi into trip
|
~9m in
Take the ramp toward I 80 East: Netcong
Navigation decision point
Toward I 80 East: Netcong
3
5.8 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
I 80 / Christopher Columbus Highway
Merge onto I 80 / Christopher Columbus Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining
8
13.6 mi into trip
|
~19m in
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
Use the straight / right lanes.
Exit 19
Toward CR 517: Hackettstown, Allamuchy, Andover
7
13.9 mi into trip
|
~20m in
|
CR 517 / Hackettstown Road
At end of road, turn left onto CR 517 / Hackettstown Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.44 one way
$4.87 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $2.67 | $5.34 |
| premium | $4.93 | $2.85 | $5.70 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.25 | $6.49 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.4 | 0 | $1.54 | $0.71 |
| Efficient EV | 3.7 | 0 | $1.29 | $0.59 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.9 | 0 | $2.06 | $0.94 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Weirtown, NJ
Morning in Weirtown on Sunday
Local time
10:42 AM
EDT
Current temp
41°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
1 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
21m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive for this 14.7-mile trip. With only a 33% highway share, you'll spend most of your time on local roads like Christopher Columbus Highway, Hope Road, and Hope - Blairstown Road. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 7.8 miles on Christopher Columbus Highway. This route offers a varied driving experience, shifting between more open highway sections and tighter, more involved local road navigation.
Only 3% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 7.8 mi on Christopher Columbus Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
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 around 0.1 miles in near NJ 94.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 21m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (NJ 94): Navigation decision point; at 5.5 miles: Navigation decision point; at 5.8 miles (I 80 / Christopher Columbus Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Blairstown, NJ and Weirtown, NJ, road signs point toward Cr 517: Hackettstown, Allamuchy and Andover.
Cr 517: Hackettstown
13.6 mi in
|
~19m
Allamuchy
13.6 mi in
|
~19m
Andover
13.6 mi in
|
~19m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 21m. Total distance: 14.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
21m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (3%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 7.8 miles on Christopher Columbus Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (NJ 94): Navigation decision point; at 5.5 miles: Navigation decision point; at 5.8 miles (I 80 / Christopher Columbus Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining.
Yes — Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area and Morristown National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Weirtown, NJ before heading back.
How this page is built
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, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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