Origin
Kingwood, NJ
Morning in Kingwood on Sunday
Local time
7:56 AM
EDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Kingwood, NJ to Rocktown, NJ
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
27m
Distance
14.6 mi
23 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 25m
★
6 AM
0h 27m
8 AM
0h 32m
10 AM
0h 29m
12 PM
0h 28m
3 PM
0h 29m
5 PM
0h 32m
8 PM
0h 26m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Kingwood, NJ
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Rocktown, NJ
James Kampeis
Trip Overview
Kingwood, NJ to Rocktown, NJ is 14.6 miles and takes about 27 minutes via US 202, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Northeast region, entirely within New Jersey. It offers a mixed drive, meaning you'll experience a blend of road types rather than a single monotonous stretch. Given its brevity, this route is ideal for a quick excursion or as part of a larger journey through the area, allowing for plenty of flexibility in your schedule.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 202 | 5.1 mi | 6m |
| Kingwood-Stockton Road | 4.6 mi | 11m |
| Daniel Bray Highway | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| NJ 31 | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| North Main Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Raven Rock Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Rocktown-Lambertville Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Kingwood-Locktown Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 202
— 5.1 mi, about 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kingwood, NJ and Rocktown, NJ.
1
Start on Kingwood-Locktown Road
73 ft
·
10 sec
·
Kingwood-Locktown Road
2
Turn left onto CR 519
3.5 mi
·
8 min
·
Kingwood-Stockton Road
3
Continue on CR 519
417 ft
·
17 sec
·
Raven Rock Road
4
Turn left onto CR 519
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Kingwood-Stockton Road
5
At end of road, turn left onto NJ 29
0.6 mi
·
59 sec
·
Daniel Bray Highway
6
Continue on NJ 29
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
North Main Street
7
Continue on NJ 29
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Daniel Bray Highway
8
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
Toward US 202 North: Flemington
9
Merge onto US 202
5.1 mi
·
6 min
·
US 202
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
Toward NJ 31 South: Trenton
11
Merge onto NJ 31; CR 579
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
NJ 31; CR 579
12
Turn right onto Rocktown-Lambertville Road
417 ft
·
14 sec
·
Rocktown-Lambertville Road
13
Turn right onto Rocktown Hill Road
53 ft
·
2 sec
·
Rocktown Hill Road
14
Arrive at destination
Rocktown Hill Road
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 95 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 14.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
CR 519 / Kingwood-Stockton Road
Turn left onto CR 519 / Kingwood-Stockton Road
Navigation decision point
3
3.6 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
CR 519 / Kingwood-Stockton Road
Turn left onto CR 519 / Kingwood-Stockton Road
Navigation decision point
4
4.7 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
NJ 29 / Daniel Bray Highway
At end of road, turn left onto NJ 29 / Daniel Bray Highway
Navigation decision point
4
13.1 mi into trip
|
~24m in
Take the exit toward NJ 31 South: Trenton
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward NJ 31 South: Trenton
4
14.6 mi into trip
|
~27m in
|
Rocktown Hill Road
Turn right onto Rocktown Hill Road
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.42 one way
$4.84 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $2.65 | $5.30 |
| premium | $4.93 | $2.83 | $5.66 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.22 | $6.45 |
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 | $1.53 | $0.70 |
| Efficient EV | 3.7 | 0 | $1.28 | $0.58 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.8 | 0 | $2.04 | $0.93 |
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
Rocktown, NJ
Morning in Rocktown on Sunday
Local time
7:56 AM
EDT
Current temp
44°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
24 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
27m 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 as a 'mixed drive,' with 43% of the journey on highways. You'll encounter stretches on US 202, Kingwood-Stockton Road, and Daniel Bray Highway. The longest continuous segment without a major turn or change in road type is 5.1 miles on US 202. Expect a varied driving experience, transitioning between potentially faster-paced highway sections and more local road segments as you navigate between these two New Jersey points.
43% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 5.1 mi on US 202.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near CR 519 / Kingwood-Stockton Road.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 14.6 miles you will encounter 9 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: near the start (CR 519 / Kingwood-Stockton Road): Navigation decision point; at 3.6 miles (CR 519 / Kingwood-Stockton Road): Navigation decision point; at 4.7 miles (NJ 29 / Daniel Bray Highway): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 27m. Total distance: 14.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
27m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (43%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 5.1 miles on US 202. 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: near the start (CR 519 / Kingwood-Stockton Road): Navigation decision point; at 3.6 miles (CR 519 / Kingwood-Stockton Road): Navigation decision point; at 4.7 miles (NJ 29 / Daniel Bray Highway): Navigation decision point.
Yes — 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 Rocktown, 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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