Origin
Hope, NJ
Late night in Hope on Tuesday
Local time
5:03 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hope, NJ to Woodbridge, NJ
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 22m
Distance
60.2 mi
97 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 16m
★
6 AM
1h 22m
8 AM
1h 35m
10 AM
1h 27m
12 PM
1h 25m
3 PM
1h 27m
5 PM
1h 34m
8 PM
1h 18m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hope, NJ
Dajana Blakcori
Woodbridge, NJ
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Trip Overview
If you are looking to travel from Hope to Woodbridge, this 60.2-mile journey is a straightforward trek across New Jersey. Expect the drive to take approximately 1 hour and 22 minutes under normal conditions, making it an ideal candidate for a single-day trip. You will primarily navigate via I-287, US-206, and the Christopher Columbus Highway to reach your destination. Budget about $10 for fuel to cover the distance between these two Northeast locations. Because the trip is relatively short, there is no need to plan for an overnight stay, allowing you to easily complete the transit in one go.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 287 | 21.1 mi | 24m |
| US 206 | 17.9 mi | 28m |
| Christopher Columbus Highway | 14.6 mi | 16m |
| US 1 | 3.6 mi | 5m |
| Hope - Blairstown Road | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| CR 604 | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| ramp to I-80 Eastbound | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Green Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 287
— 21.1 mi, about 24m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hope, NJ and Woodbridge, NJ.
1
Start on Walnut Street
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
·
Walnut Street
2
Turn straight onto CR 611-M
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
Millbrook Road
3
Turn right onto CR 521
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Hope - Blairstown Road
4
Take the ramp onto ramp to I-80 Eastbound
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
·
ramp to I-80 Eastbound
Toward I 80 East: Netcong
5
Merge onto I 80
15 mi
·
16 min
·
Christopher Columbus Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Take the exit onto US 206
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
US 206
Exit 27A-B
Toward SH 183 North, US 206 South: Netcong, Somerville
Use the slight right lane.
7
Keep slight right at fork onto US 206
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
·
US 206
Toward US 206 South: Somerville
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
8
Continue on US 206
17 mi
·
27 min
·
US 206
Use the straight lane.
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
Toward I 287 South: Somerville, Princeton
Use the slight right lane.
10
Merge onto I 287
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
I 287
11
Keep slight left at fork onto I 287
20 mi
·
23 min
·
I 287
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
Exit 1A
Toward US 1 North: Newark
Use the slight right lane.
13
Merge onto US 1
3.6 mi
·
5 min
·
US 1
Use the straight / right lanes.
14
Take the exit
205 ft
·
5 sec
Toward Green Street East
Use the right lane.
15
Turn straight onto Quality Way
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
Quality Way
16
Turn right onto CR 604
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
Green Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
17
Take the exit onto CR 604
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
CR 604
Toward CR 604 East: Green Street
Use the left lane.
18
Arrive at destination
CR 604
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
30 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 30.1 miles from Hope, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 135 decision points cluster between mile 15.9 and 55.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
8
15.9 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
US 206
Take the exit onto US 206 toward SH 183 North, US 206 South: Netcong, Somerville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 27A-B
Toward SH 183 North, US 206 South: Netcong, Som...
8
16.2 mi into trip
|
~20m in
|
US 206
Keep slight right at fork onto US 206 toward US 206 South: Somerville
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward US 206 South: Somerville
7
33.8 mi into trip
|
~47m in
Take the exit toward I 287 South: Somerville, Princeton
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 287 South: Somerville, Princeton
6
35.4 mi into trip
|
~50m in
|
I 287
Keep slight left at fork onto I 287
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
7
55.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 13m in
Take the exit toward US 1 North: Newark
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 1A
Toward US 1 North: Newark
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.98 one way
$19.96 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
21 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $10.93 | $21.86 |
| premium | $4.93 | $11.68 | $23.35 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.29 | $26.58 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 21.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 18.1 | 0 | $6.32 | $2.89 |
| Efficient EV | 15.1 | 0 | $5.27 | $2.41 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 24.1 | 0 | $8.43 | $3.85 |
Gas CO2
21 kg
EV CO2
7 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
Woodbridge, NJ
Late night in Woodbridge on Tuesday
Local time
5:03 AM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms
W 5 to 10 mph
34% chance
Live forecast
62°F
Chester, NJ
30 mi in
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
2 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 22m on the road
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.
What kind of drive is this?
This trip is heavily highway-focused, with 72% of the route spent on high-speed roads. You should prepare for a mix of fast-paced interstate travel and transitionary stretches as you move between major thoroughfares. The longest uninterrupted segment you will encounter is a 21.1-mile stretch on I-287, which defines much of the drive's rhythm. While the route is efficient, the character shifts as you transition from the smaller roads of Hope onto the more heavily trafficked highway systems. Expect a functional, direct experience that prioritizes speed over winding, scenic detours.
72% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 21.1 mi on I 287.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 287 and US 206. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 15.9 miles in near US 206.
Driving Effort
10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 60.2 miles you will encounter 13 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 15.9 miles (US 206): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 16.2 miles (US 206): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 33.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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 Hope, NJ and Woodbridge, NJ, road signs point toward Sh 183 North, Somerville and Princeton.
Sh 183 North
15.9 mi in
|
~19m
|
via US 206
Somerville
15.9 mi in
|
~19m
|
via US 206
Princeton
33.8 mi in
|
~47m
About the Cities
Starting in Hope, NJ
Full guide →Hackettstown is a town in Warren County in the Skylands region of New Jersey in the Mid-Atlantic region of the United States.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 22m. Total distance: 60.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 22m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (72%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 21.1 miles on I 287. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Woodbridge, NJ before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
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 15.9 miles (US 206): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 16.2 miles (US 206): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 33.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Morristown National Historical Park, Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area and Thomas Edison National Historical Park (5 total within detour distance). 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 Woodbridge, 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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