North Plainfield, NJ Road Trips
With 6 routes heading out and 5 heading in, North Plainfield, NJ works well as a modest departure point in the Northeast. Most drives stay under 28 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Most routes from North Plainfield, NJ head east, giving the route network a clear directional lean.
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Trip Routes
11
Longest Drive
69.3 mi
Cherry Hill, NJ
Quickest Drive
20m
Union, NJ
Plan Around North Plainfield, NJ
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if North Plainfield, NJ is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From North Plainfield, NJ
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from North Plainfield, NJ
Driving from North Plainfield, NJ
On average, trips departing from North Plainfield, NJ run 28 miles with a drive time of roughly 41m. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 69 miles (1h 32m), while the shortest is just 11 miles.
Popular Destinations
The most popular drives from North Plainfield, NJ include Cherry Hill, NJ (69.3 mi, 1h 32m), Union City, NJ (28.9 mi, 42m), Passaic, NJ (25 mi, 39m), Jersey City, NJ (24 mi, 35m), and Union, NJ (11 mi, 20m). 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 28-mile trip from North Plainfield, NJ, budget about $4 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 6 mapped routes leaving North Plainfield, NJ and 5 routes heading into North Plainfield, NJ, covering 11 total connections. Distances range from 11 to 69 miles.
The longest mapped route from North Plainfield, NJ covers 69 miles and takes approximately 1h 32m. Shorter options start at just 11 miles.
The average route from North Plainfield, NJ runs about 28 miles with a drive time of roughly 41m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $4.09/gallon for regular), the average 28-mile trip from North Plainfield, NJ costs roughly $4 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from North Plainfield, NJ include Cherry Hill, NJ, Union City, NJ, Passaic, NJ and Jersey City, NJ. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
North Plainfield, NJ by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
22,667
Median Income
$83,529
Median Home Value
$350,700
Median Age
36.9
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
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