Traveling from Bridgeton to Newark covers 115.6 miles of New Jersey, making this a straightforward journey that easily fits into a single day. Expect about 2 hours and 30 minutes of time behind the wheel, depending on traffic conditions. With a fuel budget of approximately $19, this is a budget-friendly trip that keeps you within the Northeast region for the duration of the drive. The route relies heavily on major infrastructure, including the New Jersey Turnpike, Veterans Memorial Highway, and Buck Road. Since the drive is relatively short, you can comfortably complete it in one go without the need for an overnight stay, giving you plenty of flexibility for your schedule.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
57.8 miles from Bridgeton, NJ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 18m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
New Jersey Turnpike
75 mi
1h 27m
Veterans Memorial Highway
12.9 mi
15m
Buck Road
7.4 mi
11m
Centerton Road
6.5 mi
9m
North Pearl Street
2.7 mi
4m
NJ 21
1.9 mi
3m
US 1
1.7 mi
2m
Black Horse Pike
0.8 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
New Jersey Turnpike
— 75 mi, about 1h 27m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bridgeton, NJ and Newark, NJ.
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Start on this road
179 ft·15 sec·this road
2
Turn right
47 ft·8 sec
3
Turn left onto NJ 77
2.7 mi·4 min·North Pearl Street
4
Turn slight right onto NJ 56
0.1 mi·15 sec·Landis Avenue
5
Turn slight left onto CR 611
4.8 mi·7 min·Centerton Road
Use the left lane.
6
Continue on CR 553
1.8 mi·2 min·Centerton Road
7
Turn right onto CR 553
7.4 mi·11 min·Buck Road
8
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·43 sec
Toward NJ 55 North: BellmawrUse the left lane.
9
Merge onto NJ 55
13 mi·15 min·Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit onto Exit 58
0.3 mi·29 sec·Exit 58
Exit 58Toward Deptford, AlmonessonUse the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Continue on Deptford Center Road
0.6 mi·1 min·Deptford Center Road
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
12
Turn left onto NJ 41
0.7 mi·1 min·Hurffville Road
Use the left / straight lanes.
13
Continue on NJ 41; CR 544
0.3 mi·45 sec·Clements Bridge Road
Use the straight lane.
14
Keep slight left at fork onto NJ 41
0.8 mi·1 min·West Clements Bridge Road
15
Turn left onto NJ 168
0.8 mi·1 min·Black Horse Pike
Use the straight / right lanes.
16
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·33 sec
Toward NJTP Toll: New Jersey Turnpike
17
Keep slight left at fork
0.6 mi·1 min
Toward NJTP North: New YorkUse the slight left / slight right lanes.
18
Merge onto NJTP
23 mi·26 min·New Jersey Turnpike
19
Keep slight right at fork onto NJTP
52 mi·1 hr·New Jersey Turnpike
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
20
Take the exit
0.6 mi·1 min
Exit 13AToward Newark Airport, Elizabeth SeaportUse the slight right lane.
21
Merge onto NJ 81
0.7 mi·1 min·NJ 81
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
22
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi·44 sec
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
23
Continue on US 1; US 9
1.7 mi·2 min·US 1; US 9
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
24
Keep slight left at fork onto NJ 21
1.9 mi·3 min·NJ 21
Toward NJ 21, US 22: Newark, DowntownUse the slight left / slight right lanes.
25
Turn left onto Chestnut Street
229 ft·7 sec·Chestnut Street
Use the left lane.
26
Turn right onto Mulberry Street
0.6 mi·1 min·Mulberry Street
27
Turn left onto CR 510
0.2 mi·29 sec·Market Street
Use the left lane.
28
Arrive at destination
CR 510
Trip Plan
Because this is a 2.5-hour drive, you have the advantage of choosing a departure time that avoids the heaviest congestion on the Turnpike. Plan for at least one stop to stretch your legs, which will help break up the monotony of the long highway stretches. Keep a close eye on your fuel gauge before merging onto the Turnpike, as the $19 estimated cost can fluctuate based on idling in heavy traffic. Since the route is manageable in a single day, try to leave early in the morning to maximize your time once you arrive in Newark. Staying alert during the 75-mile Turnpike stretch is your best strategy for a smooth and safe arrival at your destination.
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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 57.8 miles from Bridgeton, NJ, or about 1h 18m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 75 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 25 miles or 36m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 57.8 miles or 1h 18m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 1m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Newark, NJ than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Bridgeton, NJ so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Bridgeton, NJ
This is one driving day of about 115.6 miles and 2h 30m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 25 miles from Bridgeton, NJ.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on New Jersey Turnpike for about 75 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 21
5 decision points cluster between mile 30.2 and 112.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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30.2 mi into trip|~42m in|Exit 58
Take the exit onto Exit 58 toward Deptford, Almonesson
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 58
Toward Deptford, Almonesson
7
33.9 mi into trip|~50m in
Keep slight left at fork toward NJTP North: New York
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward NJTP North: New York
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57.6 mi into trip|~1h 18m in|NJTP / New Jersey Turnpike
Keep slight right at fork onto NJTP / New Jersey Turnpike
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
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109.5 mi into trip|~2h 18m in
Take the exit toward Newark Airport, Elizabeth Seaport
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 13A
Toward Newark Airport, Elizabeth Seaport
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112.9 mi into trip|~2h 24m in|NJ 21
Keep slight left at fork onto NJ 21 toward NJ 21, US 22: Newark, Downtown
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward NJ 21, US 22: Newark, Downtown
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$19.17 one way
$38.33 round trip
$4.21/gal25.4 MPG avg40 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.61
$20.99
$41.98
premium
$4.93
$22.42
$44.84
diesel
$5.61
$25.52
$51.05
Estimated Tolls: $10.50
New Jersey Turnpike
(75 mi)$10.50
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
$19
Tolls
$11
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$55–$80
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 40.4 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging
· 0 stops
· 65% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
34.7
0
$12.14
$5.55
Efficient EV
28.9
0
$10.11
$4.62
EV Truck/SUV
46.2
0
$16.18
$7.40
Gas CO2
40 kg
EV CO2
14 kg (65% 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 Apr 16, 2026
Origin
Bridgeton, NJ
Late night
in Bridgeton on Sunday
Local time
3:52 AM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Newark, NJ
Late night
in Newark on Sunday
Local time
3:52 AM
EDT
Current temp
90°F
Mostly Sunny
SW 10 mph4% chanceLive forecast
52°F
Bristol, PA
58 mi in
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
43 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
2h 30m 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.
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...
5 mi from route
~12 min detour
$10
near mile 115.6
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...
12 mi from route
~31 min detour
Free
near mile 115.6
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...
16 mi from route
~40 min detour
Free
near mile 107.6
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
~47 min detour
Free
near mile 111.6
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This trip is a highway-focused drive, with 69% of your journey spent on high-speed roads. You will settle into a consistent rhythm once you reach the New Jersey Turnpike, which serves as the longest uninterrupted segment of your travel at 75 miles. While the start of your trip may involve smaller local roads like Buck Road, the character of the drive shifts quickly to the broader, high-traffic lanes of the state's main thoroughfares. You should be prepared for the transition from quieter local driving to the fast-paced, steady flow typical of major interstate travel. It is a functional, efficient route designed to get you from South Jersey to the Newark area with minimal fuss.
69% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
28 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 75 mi on New Jersey Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on New Jersey Turnpike and Veterans Memorial Highway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 30.2 miles in near Exit 58.
Driving Effort9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 21 significant decision points across 115.6 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 30.2 miles (Exit 58): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 33.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 57.6 miles (NJTP / New Jersey Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
141 ft72 ft
Total Climb
23 ft
Total Descent
69 ft
Highest Point
141 ft
~19.3 mi in
Elevation Range
69 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Bridgeton, NJ and Newark, NJ, road signs point toward Deptford, Almonesson, Njtp Toll: New Jersey Turnpike, Njtp North: New York, Newark Airport and Elizabeth Seaport.
Newark is New Jersey's largest city and second largest in Metro New York. Although one of the great historic cities of the Northeast and the most culture-rich city in the state, Newark is often overlooked in favor of Goliath-like Manhattan and towns along the Hudson River, such as Jersey City and Hoboken. While no longer the industrial powerhouse it once was, Newark remains one of America's major shipping, rail, and air hubs. Public transportation is abundant, making it easy to get to, from, and around the city.
Newark has been economically disadvantaged for some time, and suffers from a bad reputation, often informed by negative stereotyping. Thanks in large part to a nationally high-profile mayor (Cory Booker, now a U.S.
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 30m. Total distance: 115.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 30m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (69%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 75 miles on New Jersey Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $10.50 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.
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 Newark, NJ before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 30.2 miles (Exit 58): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 33.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 57.6 miles (NJTP / New Jersey Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Thomas Edison National Historical Park, Paterson Great Falls 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 Newark, NJ before heading back.
