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Trip from Trenton, NJ to Hasbrouck Heights, NJ

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 12, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 32m

Distance

64 mi

103 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$11

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 21 min
4 AM
1h 25m ★
6 AM
1h 32m
8 AM
1h 46m
10 AM
1h 37m
12 PM
1h 36m
3 PM
1h 38m
5 PM
1h 45m
8 PM
1h 28m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Trenton, NJ, NJ

Trenton, NJ

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borough in New Jersey, United States

Hasbrouck Heights, NJ

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Trip Overview

The drive from Trenton, NJ to Hasbrouck Heights, NJ covers 64 miles and takes about 1h 32m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on New Jersey Turnpike, Brunswick Pike, New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 22.1 miles on New Jersey Turnpike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $11.00 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Midpoint

32 miles from Trenton, NJ

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 46m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
New Jersey Turnpike 22.1 mi 27m
Brunswick Pike 17.1 mi 24m
New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur 6.8 mi 9m
NJ 17 3.6 mi 4m
I 295 2.9 mi 3m
US 1 2.8 mi 3m
Hamilton Avenue 2.5 mi 4m
NJ 3 0.8 mi <1m
Longest stretch: New Jersey Turnpike — 22.1 mi, about 27m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Trenton, NJ and Hasbrouck Heights, NJ.

1

Start on CR 626

6 ft · 6 sec · Chambers Street
2

Turn left onto CR 606

2.5 mi · 4 min · Hamilton Avenue
3

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 23 sec
Toward I 295 North
4

Keep slight left at fork

0.2 mi · 17 sec
Toward I 295 North
5

Merge onto I 295

2.9 mi · 3 min · I 295
6

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 14 sec
Exit 67A-B Toward US 1: New Brunswick, Trenton Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7

Keep slight right at fork

0.5 mi · 1 min
Exit 67A Toward US 1 North: New Brunswick Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

Merge onto US 1

17 mi · 24 min · Brunswick Pike
Use the straight / right lanes.
9

Keep slight left at fork onto US 1

0.1 mi · 9 sec · US 1
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Keep slight left at fork onto US 1

504 ft · 7 sec · US 1
Toward Newark|Newark, Camden, New Brunswick|Newark, Camden, New Brunswick
11

Keep slight left at fork onto US 1

366 ft · 5 sec · US 1
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12

Keep slight left at fork onto US 1

2.5 mi · 3 min · US 1
13

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 36 sec
Toward NJ 18 South: East Brunswick Use the slight right lane.
14

Merge onto NJ 18; CR 527

0.5 mi · 55 sec · State Route 18
Use the right lane.
15

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 1 min
Toward NJTP Toll, I 95 Toll: New Jersey Turnpike Use the right lane.
16

Keep slight left at fork

0.3 mi · 36 sec
Toward I 95 North, NJTP North: New York City Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17

Keep slight right at fork

0.4 mi · 47 sec
18

Merge onto I 95; NJTP

22 mi · 27 min · New Jersey Turnpike
19

Keep slight left at fork onto I 95; NJTP

6.8 mi · 9 min · New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20

Take the exit

1.4 mi · 5 min
Exit 16W Toward NJ 3: Secaucus, Rutherford Use the slight right lane.
21

Merge onto NJ 3

0.8 mi · 54 sec · NJ 3
22

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 13 sec
Toward NJ 17 North: Rutherford Use the straight / slight right lanes.
23

Keep slight left at fork

0.3 mi · 35 sec
Toward NJ 17 North: Rutherford Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
24

Merge onto NJ 17

3.3 mi · 3 min · NJ 17
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
25

Continue on NJ 17

132 ft · 1 sec · NJ 17
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
26

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 21 sec
Toward Teterboro Airport Use the straight / slight right lanes.
27

At end of road, turn left onto Franklin Avenue

195 ft · 8 sec · Franklin Avenue
Use the left lane.
28

Turn sharp left onto NJ 17

0.2 mi · 25 sec · NJ 17
29

Take the exit

179 ft · 4 sec
30

Turn straight onto Henry Street

0.5 mi · 1 min · Henry Street
31

Arrive at destination

Henry Street

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 32 miles from Trenton, NJ, or about 46m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 22.1 miles.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 14 miles or 20m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 32 miles or 46m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 14m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Hasbrouck Heights, NJ than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Trenton, NJ so your first major turns are already loaded.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Trenton, NJ

This is one driving day of about 64 miles and 1h 32m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 14 miles from Trenton, NJ.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on New Jersey Turnpike for about 22.1 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Downtown Staten Island, NY, NY

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Staten Island, NY

32 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

Lawrence, NJ

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Metuchen, NJ

Meal break

The midpoint is around 32 miles from Trenton, 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.

Stops Along Your Drive

Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.

Best meal stop · home stretch

Fiorentini Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Rutherford, New Jersey

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch · 6min to go 1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour

Hours: 5–9:30 pm

+19737213404

Visit website

Valenca Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Elizabeth, New Jersey

1.6 mi

Samudhra Premium Restaurant & Lounge, Franklin Park, New Jersey

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Franklin Park, New Jersey

1.7 mi

Best coffee break · home stretch

C Squared Cafe

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Hasbrouck Heights, New Jersey

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch · 0min to go 0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20

Hours: 7 am–8 pm

+12014259120

Bite Food & Coffee Co

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Hackensack, New Jersey

2.1 mi

Marimba Cafe

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Hackensack, New Jersey

2.7 mi

Fiorentini Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour

Rutherford, New Jersey

Hours: 5–9:30 pm

+19737213404

Visit website

Valenca Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

Final third 1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour $20 to $30

Elizabeth, New Jersey

Hours: 10:30 am–12 pm

+19083544024

Visit website

Samudhra Premium Restaurant & Lounge, Franklin Park, New Jersey

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

Early stretch 1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour Expensive

Franklin Park, New Jersey

Hours: 11:30 am–11 pm

+17323699942

Visit website

Amsterdam Alley Bar & Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Final third 2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour $20 to $30

Linden, New Jersey

Hours: 12 pm–12 am

+19089254166

Visit website

Deluca's Italian Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour Moderately

Staten Island, New York

Hours: 12–9 pm

+17182277200

Visit website

The Park Indian Restaurant and Catering

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, ~9 min detour

Early stretch 3.5 mi from route ~9 min detour $10 to $20

Dayton, New Jersey

Hours: 12–3 pm

+17323331199

Visit website

Sage Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~12 min detour

Home stretch 4.8 mi from route ~12 min detour Moderately

Fair Lawn, New Jersey

Hours: 4–9 pm

+12017970500

Visit website

C Squared Cafe

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20

Hasbrouck Heights, New Jersey

Hours: 7 am–8 pm

+12014259120

Bite Food & Coffee Co

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour Moderately

Hackensack, New Jersey

Hours: 8 am–8 pm

+12015602269

Visit website

Marimba Cafe

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour $10 to $20

Hackensack, New Jersey

Hours: 7 am–7 pm

+12012563010

Visit website

Cafe HESED

3.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20

Little Ferry, New Jersey

Hours: 7 am–11 pm

+12018706071

Visit website

Cafe Tropical Restaurant

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 3.1 mi from route ~8 min detour $10 to $20

Hackensack, New Jersey

Hours: 7 am–10 pm

+12018800669

Elysian Cafe

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, ~11 min detour

Home stretch 4.4 mi from route ~11 min detour Moderately

Hoboken, New Jersey

Hours: 12 pm–12 am

+12017985898

Visit website

Electrify America Charging Station

3.2 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Later in the drive, short detour

Final third 1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour

Newark, New Jersey

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18336322778

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour

Highland Park, New Jersey

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Electric Vehicle Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

Final third 1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour

Kearny, New Jersey

+19083121242

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour

Staten Island, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 2.2 mi from route ~5 min detour

Edison, New Jersey

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

EV Connect Charging Station

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

Early stretch 2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour

Plainsboro Township, New Jersey

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18668167584

Visit website

EVgo Charging Station

3.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 2.2 mi from route ~5 min detour

Perth Amboy, New Jersey

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18774943833

Visit website

Electrify America Charging Station

3.4 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour

Kearny, New Jersey

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18336322778

Visit website

Thomas Edison Service Area

0.1 mi from route

Grover Cleveland Service Area

0.1 mi from route

Pilot Travel Center

0.5 mi from route

Service Plaza

1.8 mi from route

Alexander Hamilton Service Area

1.8 mi from route

Rest Area

2.2 mi from route

Rest Area

2.3 mi from route

Amazing Escape Room

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

First break 0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour

Princeton, New Jersey

Hours: 12:30–11 pm

+16099190091

Visit website

Catch Air Hasbrouck

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour

Hasbrouck Heights, New Jersey

Hours: 10 am–8 pm

+12017132156

Visit website

Posh Princess Palace

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour

Lodi, New Jersey

Hours: 1–7 pm

+18628997674

Visit website

Laurel Hill Park

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour

Secaucus, New Jersey

Hours: 7 am–8 pm

+12019151388

Visit website

Independence Park

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

Final third 1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour

Newark, New Jersey

Hours: Open 24 hours

+19732683500

Visit website

Fords Park

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 1.4 mi from route ~4 min detour

Woodbridge, New Jersey

Hours: 6 am–6 pm

+17327453900

Visit website

New Jersey Aviation Hall of Fame

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.4 mi from route ~3 min detour

Teterboro, New Jersey

Hours: 10:30 am–4 pm

+12012886344

Visit website

Wonderland Play and Party

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour

South Hackensack, New Jersey

Hours: 10 am–7 pm

+12014265898

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 27

5 decision points cluster between mile 6 and 59.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

8
6 mi into trip | ~8m in

Take the exit toward US 1: New Brunswick, Trenton

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 67A-B Toward US 1: New Brunswick, Trenton
8
6.2 mi into trip | ~8m in

Keep slight right at fork toward US 1 North: New Brunswick

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 67A Toward US 1 North: New Brunswick
8
27.7 mi into trip | ~40m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 95 North, NJTP North: New York City

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward I 95 North, NJTP North: New York City
8
57.2 mi into trip | ~1h 18m in

Take the exit toward NJ 3: Secaucus, Rutherford

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 16W Toward NJ 3: Secaucus, Rutherford
8
59.5 mi into trip | ~1h 24m in

Keep slight left at fork toward NJ 17 North: Rutherford

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Toward NJ 17 North: Rutherford

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$11.00 one way

$22.00 round trip

$4.37/gal 25.4 MPG avg 22 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.79 $12.07 $24.14
premium $5.13 $12.92 $25.84
diesel $5.97 $15.03 $30.07

Estimated Tolls: $4.05

New Jersey Turnpike (28.9 mi) $4.05

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$11

Tolls

$4

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$40–$65

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 22.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-09-07.

Driving Electric?

About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 19.2 0 $6.72 $3.07
Efficient EV 16 0 $5.60 $2.56
EV Truck/SUV 25.6 0 $8.96 $4.10

Gas CO2

22 kg

EV CO2

7 kg (68% 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.

Forecast as of Sep 10, 2026

Origin

Trenton, NJ

Morning in Trenton on Saturday

Local time

6:25 AM

EDT

Current temp

88°F

Mostly Sunny

W 10 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Destination

Hasbrouck Heights, NJ

Morning in Hasbrouck Heights on Saturday

Local time

6:25 AM

EDT

Current temp

88°F

Mostly Sunny

NW 9 mph 1% chance Live forecast

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

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

Very similar conditions

Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.

Road read

1h 32m 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.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park

Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Silk cloth and steam locomotives; textiles and continuous paper rolls; firearms and aircraft engines. What do these things have in common? All were manufactured in the same place - Paterson, NJ. In 17...

7 mi from route ~16 min detour Free near mile 64
Caution: Overlook Park Parking Lot - Vehicles Must Be Parked in a Designated Spot
View on nps.gov
Thomas Edison National Historical Park

Thomas Edison National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Today, the brick buildings on Main Street in West Orange, NJ seem quiet, betraying little evidence of the research, development, and innovation of their heyday. Visitors can step back in time to Thoma...

7 mi from route ~17 min detour $10 near mile 53
View on nps.gov
Gateway National Recreation Area

Gateway National Recreation Area

National Recreation Area

Spanning 27,000 acres from Sandy Hook in New Jersey to Breezy Point in New York City, the park is both the gateway from the ocean into New York Harbor, and the gateway to the National Park Service for...

15 mi from route ~39 min detour Free near mile 46.4
View on nps.gov
Morristown National Historical Park

Morristown National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Morristown National Historical Park commemorates the sites of General Washington and the Continental Army’s winter encampment from December 1779 to June 1780, where soldiers survived the coldest winte...

19 mi from route ~48 min detour Free near mile 44.2
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

What kind of drive is this?

64 mi in 1h 32m, mostly highway — 22.1 mi of that is on New Jersey Turnpike.

61% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
31 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 22.1 mi on New Jersey Turnpike.

How Hard Is This Drive?

10/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on New Jersey Turnpike and Brunswick Pike. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 6 miles in.

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 64 miles you will encounter 27 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 6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 6.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 27.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

193 ft 5 ft

Total Climb

303 ft

Total Descent

234 ft

Highest Point

193 ft

~18.3 mi in

Elevation Range

188 ft

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Trenton, NJ and Hasbrouck Heights, NJ, road signs point toward Newark|Newark, Camden, New Brunswick|Newark, New Brunswick, Njtp Toll and Njtp North: New York City - among others.

Newark|Newark

23.9 mi in | ~34m | via US 1

Camden

23.9 mi in | ~34m | via US 1

New Brunswick|Newark

23.9 mi in | ~34m | via US 1

New Brunswick

23.9 mi in | ~34m | via US 1

Njtp Toll

27.3 mi in | ~39m

Njtp North: New York City

27.7 mi in | ~40m

Rutherford

57.2 mi in | ~1h 18m

About the Cities

Starting in Trenton, NJ

Full guide →

Founded 1719

Trenton is in Mercer County, and is the capital of New Jersey. The city's strategic location in between New York City and Philadelphia has historically contributed to its growth and significantly impacts local culture. Located on the Delaware River across from Pennsylvania, Trenton is the only accessible capital city in the United States to border another state.

Top landmarks

  • • New Jersey State House — state capitol building of the U.S. state of New Jersey
  • • First Presbyterian Church — church in Trenton, New Jersey
  • • Calhoun Street Bridge — bridge over the Delaware River between Morrisville, Pennsylvania and Trenton, Ne...

Arriving in Hasbrouck Heights, NJ

Full guide →

Founded 1894

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 32m. Total distance: 64 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 32m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (61%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 22.1 miles on New Jersey Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $4.05 in tolls one way, starting with New Jersey Turnpike. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.

Yes — we found about 7 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.

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 Hasbrouck Heights, 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 6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 6.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 27.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Yes — Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park, Thomas Edison National Historical Park and Gateway National Recreation Area (4 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 Hasbrouck Heights, NJ before heading back.

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