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Getting Here

A scenic destination, easy to reach.

Hunterdon County is located in western New Jersey, approximately 45 minutes from Newark Liberty International Airport and about 60 miles from both New York City and Philadelphia.

The county is easily accessible via Interstate 78, U.S. Route 22 and U.S. Route 202. Flemington, the county seat, serves as a central hub for visitors exploring the region’s wineries, farms, outdoor adventures and historic towns.

Find Your Route

Driving Directions to Hunterdon County

Coming from New York, Philadelphia or Newark Airport? Here’s a quick guide to getting here.
1 hr 15 min

Approx. drive

From New York City

Approximately 60 miles

  • Take the Lincoln Tunnel or Holland Tunnel into New Jersey.
  • Follow Interstate 78 West through Newark.
  • Continue on I-78 W toward Hunterdon County.
  • Exit at Clinton, Flemington or your final destination.
1 hr

Approx. drive

From Philadelphia

Approximately 45 miles

  • Take I-95 North toward New Jersey.
  • Continue onto I-295 North.
  • Connect to US-202 North toward Flemington.
  • Alternatively, take NJ Route 29 North along the Delaware River.
45 min

Approx. drive

From Newark Airport

Newark Liberty International Airport

  • Leave Newark Liberty International Airport.
  • Take Interstate 78 West.
  • Continue directly toward Hunterdon County.
  • Exit toward Clinton, Flemington or Lambertville.

Major Highways & Routes

Several major roads make Hunterdon County easy to reach, while scenic routes turn the journey into part of the adventure.

Interstate 78

Primary east-west corridor through northern Hunterdon County.

U.S. Route 22

Runs parallel to I-78 and connects visitors with local destinations.

U.S. Route 202

Major north-south route passing through Flemington and eastern Hunterdon.

NJ Route 31

Central north-south route connecting communities throughout the county.

NJ Route 29

A scenic route following the Delaware River.

Explore Hunterdon County

Use these key communities as starting points for discovering everything Hunterdon County has to offer.
Flemington
40.5123ยฐ N, 74.8593ยฐ W
Clinton
40.6368ยฐ N, 74.9098ยฐ W
Lambertville
40.3659ยฐ N, 74.9429ยฐ W
Delaware River Region
Scenic drives & river towns
Historic Towns
Discover local communities

Frequently Asked Questions About Getting to Hunterdon County

How do I get driving directions to Hunterdon County, NJ?

Hunterdon County is accessible via Interstate 78 from the east (New York/Newark area), U.S. Route 202 from the north and south, and NJ Route 29 along the Delaware River. From New York City, take I-78 West for approximately 60 miles (about 1 hour 15 minutes). From Philadelphia, take I-95 North to I-295 North, then connect to US-202 North toward Flemington (about 1 hour).

Google Maps and Apple Maps both provide accurate turn-by-turn navigation throughout Hunterdon County. We recommend downloading offline maps before your visit, as some rural areasโ€”particularly near farms and wineriesโ€”have limited cell service. Waze is also popular for real-time traffic updates on I-78 and Route 22.

Hunterdon County is approximately 60 miles (1 hr 15 min) from New York City, 45 miles (1hr) from Philadelphia, and 40 miles (45 min) from Newark Liberty International Airport. The county seat of Flemington is centrally located and makes a good base for exploring the region.

The major highways serving Hunterdon County include Interstate 78 (east-west through the northern county), U.S. Route 22 (parallel to I-78), U.S. Route 202 (north-south through Flemington), NJ Route 31 (central north-south), and NJ Route 29 (scenic route along the Delaware River).

Yes! You can view Hunterdon County on Google Maps for navigation, or explore our interactive attraction maps for wineries, farms, and historic sites. For scenic driving routes, check out our 579 Trail and Road Trips pages which include downloadable maps.