Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 5, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 24m
Distance
57.3 mi
92 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Passaic, NJ
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Hardwick, NJ
James Kampeis
The drive from Passaic, NJ to Hardwick, NJ covers 57.3 miles and takes about 1h 24m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Christopher Columbus Highway, US 46, Spring Valley Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 24 miles on Christopher Columbus Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.57 one way before food or hotel costs.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Christopher Columbus Highway | 24 mi | 27m |
| US 46 | 12.4 mi | 14m |
| Spring Valley Road | 3.1 mi | 6m |
| Johnsonburg Road | 2.8 mi | 4m |
| Paulison Avenue | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| Allamuchy Road | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| NJ 94 | 1.9 mi | 2m |
| Millbrook Road | 1.7 mi | 3m |
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 200 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
3 PM
~4,958 veh/hr typical · worst 5,804
Quietest
1 AM
~431 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
11.5×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
Averaged across 103 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Step-by-step road directions between Passaic, NJ and Hardwick, NJ.
Start on Passaic Avenue
Turn right onto CR 618
Turn left onto Rollins Avenue
Merge onto US 46
Take the exit
Continue on I 80W
Take the exit
Merge onto I 80
Take the exit
Keep slight right at fork
Continue on CR 667
Keep slight left at fork onto CR 612
Continue on CR 612
Turn right onto CR 519
Continue on CR 661
At end of road, turn left onto NJ 94
Turn right onto CR 659
At end of road, turn right onto CR 602
Turn right onto Birch Ridge Road
Turn left onto Shannon Road
Continue on Sand Pond Road
Turn slight right
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
29 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.
A short stop after about 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 28.6 miles from Passaic, 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.
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 41.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn right onto CR 618 / Paulison Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Merge onto US 46
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward I 80 West: Delaware Water Gap
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
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
Keep slight right at fork toward CR 517 North: Allamuchy, Andover
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Regular Gas
$9.57 one way
$19.15 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.67 | $10.54 | $21.07 |
| premium | $5.01 | $11.31 | $22.61 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $12.63 | $25.26 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 20 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 17.2 | 0 | $6.02 | $2.75 |
| Efficient EV | 14.3 | 0 | $5.01 | $2.29 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 22.9 | 0 | $8.02 | $3.67 |
Gas CO2
20 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (65% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Evening in Passaic on Friday
Local time
8:25 PM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Partly Cloudy
Destination
Evening in Hardwick on Friday
Local time
8:25 PM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Partly Cloudy
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
57.3 mi in 1h 24m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near CR 618 / Paulison Avenue.
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 57.3 miles you will encounter 15 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 618 / Paulison Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.4 miles (US 46): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 16.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Gently rolling terrain
Total Climb
1,371 ft
Total Descent
632 ft
Highest Point
978 ft
~32.7 mi in
Elevation Range
867 ft
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Passaic, NJ and Hardwick, NJ, road signs point toward Del Water Gap, Mahwah, Cr 517: Hackettstown, Allamuchy, Andover and Cr 517 North: Allamuchy.
Del Water Gap
Mahwah
Cr 517: Hackettstown
Allamuchy
Andover
Cr 517 North: Allamuchy
Founded 1679
Passaic is a city in New Jersey.
Top landmarks
Founded 1750
Top landmarks
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 24m. Total distance: 57.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 24m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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