Newton, NJ Road Trips
Sitting in the Northeast, Newton, NJ is a local road trip base with 5 trip routes mapped and ready to explore. Most drives stay under 50 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Most routes from Newton, NJ head east, giving the route network a clear directional lean.
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Trip Routes
5
Longest Drive
90.1 mi
Brick, NJ
Quickest Drive
24m
Martins, NJ
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Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Newton, NJ
Driving from Newton, NJ
Expect an average of 50 miles and about 1h 12m behind the wheel when leaving Newton, NJ. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 90 miles (2h 9m), while the shortest is just 15 miles.
Popular Destinations
Drivers leaving Newton, NJ most often head toward Brick, NJ (90.1 mi, 2h 9m), Bayonne, NJ (55.7 mi, 1h 19m), Passaic, NJ (45.5 mi, 1h 3m), Newark, NJ (45.1 mi, 1h 4m), and Martins, NJ (14.8 mi, 24m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
Regular gas in NJ currently averages around $4.09 per gallon. For the typical 50-mile trip from Newton, NJ, budget about $8 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.
Routes tend to go east, so afternoon departures put the sun at your back on the return leg. With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 5 mapped routes leaving Newton, NJ and 0 routes heading into Newton, NJ, covering 5 total connections. Distances range from 15 to 90 miles.
The longest mapped route from Newton, NJ covers 90 miles and takes approximately 2h 9m. Shorter options start at just 15 miles.
The average route from Newton, NJ runs about 50 miles with a drive time of roughly 1h 12m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $4.09/gallon for regular), the average 50-mile trip from Newton, NJ costs roughly $8 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Newton, NJ include Brick, NJ, Bayonne, NJ, Passaic, NJ and Newark, NJ. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Newton, NJ by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
8,336
Median Income
$73,679
Median Home Value
$282,300
Median Age
42.2
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
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