Road Trips from Newark, NJ
Okay, so you're in Newark and looking for a quick escape. You've got options for short, easy drives into the surrounding NJ landscape, with several parks nearby for a half-day outing. If you're up for a longer haul, there are a couple of destinations about two hours away that offer a different kind of scenery, still with that park access. Most of these routes are pretty straightforward, mostly flat terrain, and generally have a high drive score, meaning they're efficient trips. Let's figure out which one fits your weekend.
Total Routes
14
Shortest
0.4h
With Parks Nearby
12
Under 2 hours
14 total in this range
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Pequannock, NJ
28m21.3 mi one way
Fanwood, NJ
29m14.5 mi one way
Avenel, NJ
22m12.9 mi one way
Parsippany, NJ
26m18.4 mi one way
Fanwood, NJ
29m14.5 mi one way
Parsippany, NJ
26m18.4 mi one way
Somerdale, NJ
1h 43m81.7 mi one way
When to Go
Spring
With parks like Thomas Edison National Historical Park and Gateway National Recreation Area accessible, spring offers blooming landscapes and pleasant temperatures for exploring.
Summer
The numerous parks, including Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park, are ideal for summer outings, offering green spaces and historical sites for day trips.
Fall
The mostly flat terrain and park access make fall a good time to visit areas near Morristown National Historical Park, with potential for changing foliage.
Winter
Short, efficient highway drives to destinations with nearby parks like Gateway National Recreation Area can still provide opportunities for brisk walks and historical exploration, even in colder weather.
Starting Somewhere Else?
Other nearby cities with their own escape planners.
Ready to plan?
Pick any destination above for full turn-by-turn directions, fuel cost, rest stops, and weather. Or visit the Newark, NJ city hub for all incoming and outgoing routes.