Origin
Knowlton, NJ
Afternoon in Knowlton on Sunday
Local time
12:13 PM
EDT
Current temp
42°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Knowlton, 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
24m
Distance
14 mi
23 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 22m
★
6 AM
0h 24m
8 AM
0h 28m
10 AM
0h 25m
12 PM
0h 25m
3 PM
0h 26m
5 PM
0h 28m
8 PM
0h 23m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Knowlton, NJ
Dajana Blakcori
Weirtown, NJ
Alexa V. Mato
Trip Overview
Knowlton to Weirtown is 14 miles and takes about 24 minutes via Christopher Columbus Highway, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short drive keeps you within the Northeast region, specifically navigating through New Jersey. It's a local route that offers a straightforward trip between two points, ideal for a quick excursion or a component of a larger journey. Expect a straightforward, uncomplicated drive for this segment.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Christopher Columbus Highway | 7.6 mi | 8m |
| Mount Hermon Road | 3.1 mi | 7m |
| Allamuchy Road | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Knowlton Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Foundry Road | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Hope - Blairstown Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| ramp to I-80 Eastbound | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Delaware Road | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Christopher Columbus Highway
— 7.6 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Knowlton, NJ and Weirtown, NJ.
1
Start on Magnolia Drive
128 ft
·
11 sec
·
Magnolia Drive
2
Turn left onto CR 616
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Knowlton Road
3
Continue on CR 616
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
Delaware Road
4
Turn right onto Labarre Road
437 ft
·
19 sec
·
Labarre Road
5
Turn straight onto CR 655
3.1 mi
·
7 min
·
Mount Hermon Road
6
Turn left onto Foundry Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Foundry Road
7
Turn left onto CR 521
0.4 mi
·
43 sec
·
Hope - Blairstown Road
8
Take the ramp onto ramp to I-80 Eastbound
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
·
ramp to I-80 Eastbound
Toward I 80 East: Netcong
9
Merge onto I 80
7.6 mi
·
8 min
·
Christopher Columbus Highway
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
50 sec
Exit 19
Toward CR 517: Hackettstown, Allamuchy, Andover
Use the straight / right lanes.
11
At end of road, turn left onto CR 517
516 ft
·
10 sec
·
Hackettstown Road
Use the straight lane.
12
Continue on CR 517
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Allamuchy Road
13
Arrive at destination
CR 517
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 13.1 — 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 616 / Knowlton Road
Turn left onto CR 616 / Knowlton Road
Navigation decision point
4
0.8 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Labarre Road
Turn right onto Labarre Road
Navigation decision point
4
4 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
Foundry Road
Turn left onto Foundry Road
Navigation decision point
8
12.9 mi into trip
|
~21m 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
13.1 mi into trip
|
~22m 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
$2.32 one way
$4.64 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $2.54 | $5.08 |
| premium | $4.93 | $2.72 | $5.43 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.09 | $6.18 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.2 | 0 | $1.47 | $0.67 |
| Efficient EV | 3.5 | 0 | $1.22 | $0.56 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.6 | 0 | $1.96 | $0.90 |
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
Afternoon in Weirtown on Sunday
Local time
12:13 PM
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 cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
24m 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 route is characterized as a turn-heavy local drive, with only about 3% of the journey on a highway. You'll spend most of your time on local roads like Christopher Columbus Highway and Mount Hermon Road. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 7.6 miles on Christopher Columbus Highway. This means you can expect a more engaging driving experience with frequent changes in direction rather than long, monotonous highway stretches.
Only 3% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 7.6 mi on Christopher Columbus Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
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 early in the drive near CR 616 / Knowlton Road.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 24m drive. You will face about 8 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 616 / Knowlton Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.8 miles (Labarre Road): Navigation decision point; at 4 miles (Foundry Road): Navigation decision point.
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 Knowlton, NJ and Weirtown, NJ, road signs point toward Cr 517: Hackettstown, Allamuchy and Andover.
Cr 517: Hackettstown
12.9 mi in
|
~21m
Allamuchy
12.9 mi in
|
~21m
Andover
12.9 mi in
|
~21m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 24m. Total distance: 14 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
24m 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 7.6 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: near the start (CR 616 / Knowlton Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.8 miles (Labarre Road): Navigation decision point; at 4 miles (Foundry Road): Navigation decision point.
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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