Origin
Harmony, NJ
Morning in Harmony on Sunday
Local time
6:30 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Harmony, NJ to Garton, NJ
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
13m
Distance
7.7 mi
12 km
Drive Score
5/10
Practical drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 12m
★
6 AM
0h 14m
8 AM
0h 16m
10 AM
0h 14m
12 PM
0h 14m
3 PM
0h 14m
5 PM
0h 16m
8 PM
0h 13m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Harmony, NJ
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Garton, NJ
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Trip Overview
Harmony, NJ to Garton, NJ is 7.7 miles and takes about 13 minutes via Columbia Highway and Harmony Road, with a fuel budget near $1 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This very short trip stays within the Northeast region and entirely within New Jersey, making it a convenient local excursion. Expect a route with many turns, characteristic of a drive through established local roads rather than a straight shot on major highways. Given its brevity, this journey is ideal for a quick errand or a brief scenic detour without requiring extensive planning or an overnight stay.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Columbia Highway | 5 mi | 7m |
| Harmony Road | 1.3 mi | 3m |
| Landis Avenue | 1 mi | 1m |
| Garton Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Columbia Highway
— 5 mi, about 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Harmony, NJ and Garton, NJ.
1
Start on this road
268 ft
·
21 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto CR 603
1.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Harmony Road
3
At end of road, turn left onto CR 617
5.0 mi
·
7 min
·
Columbia Highway
4
Turn slight left onto NJ 56
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Landis Avenue
5
Turn right onto CR 686
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
·
Garton Road
6
Arrive at destination
CR 686
Heads-up: tricky spots
3 of 33 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 7.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
CR 603 / Harmony Road
Turn right onto CR 603 / Harmony Road
Navigation decision point
4
1.4 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
CR 617 / Columbia Highway
At end of road, turn left onto CR 617 / Columbia Highway
Navigation decision point
4
7.4 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
CR 686 / Garton Road
Turn right onto CR 686 / Garton Road
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.28 one way
$2.55 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $1.40 | $2.80 |
| premium | $4.93 | $1.49 | $2.99 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.70 | $3.40 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.3 | 0 | $0.81 | $0.37 |
| Efficient EV | 1.9 | 0 | $0.67 | $0.31 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.1 | 0 | $1.08 | $0.49 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (67% 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
Garton, NJ
Morning in Garton on Sunday
Local time
6:30 AM
EDT
Current temp
71°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
22 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
13m 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?
This drive is characterized by frequent turns, offering a dynamic experience on local roads. With 0% highway share, you'll be navigating through a network of community streets rather than high-speed thoroughfares. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 5 miles along Columbia Highway, providing a brief period of consistent travel before the turns resume. The profile of this route is best described as a 'turn-heavy local drive,' meaning you'll be actively engaged with steering and navigation throughout the entire 7.7-mile journey.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
6 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 5 mi on Columbia Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near CR 603 / Harmony Road.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Harmony, NJ to Garton, NJ is easy. At 13m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (CR 603 / Harmony Road): Navigation decision point; at 1.4 miles (CR 617 / Columbia Highway): Navigation decision point; at 7.4 miles (CR 686 / Garton Road): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 13m. Total distance: 7.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
13m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 5 miles on Columbia 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 (CR 603 / Harmony Road): Navigation decision point; at 1.4 miles (CR 617 / Columbia Highway): Navigation decision point; at 7.4 miles (CR 686 / Garton Road): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Garton, 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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