Origin
Hamburg, NJ
Late night in Hamburg on Sunday
Local time
4:06 AM
EDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hamburg, NJ to Newark, NJ
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
58m
Distance
45.6 mi
73 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 54m
★
6 AM
0h 59m
8 AM
1h 8m
10 AM
1h 2m
12 PM
1h 1m
3 PM
1h 2m
5 PM
1h 8m
8 PM
0h 56m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hamburg, NJ
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Trip Overview
This 45.6-mile drive from Hamburg, NJ, to Newark, NJ, is a straightforward journey that can easily be completed in under an hour, making it an ideal day trip. The route primarily utilizes major roadways, with about 95% of it being highway driving. With an estimated fuel cost of just $8, this trip is very budget-friendly. The drive is focused on efficient travel, meaning you'll spend most of your time on well-maintained highways rather than navigating intricate local roads. Considering the short distance and duration, you won't need an overnight stop; you can focus on your destination. This route stays within the Northeast region, connecting two points in New Jersey.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Hamburg Turnpike | 13.6 mi | 19m |
| Paterson - Hamburg Turnpike | 9.8 mi | 11m |
| NJ 23 | 6.2 mi | 7m |
| NJ 21 | 5.6 mi | 6m |
| NJ 3 | 4.4 mi | 5m |
| US 46 | 3.7 mi | 4m |
| University Avenue | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Market Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Hamburg Turnpike
— 13.6 mi, about 19m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hamburg, NJ and Newark, NJ.
1
Start on NJ 94
10 ft
·
3 sec
·
Ames Boulevard
2
Turn right onto NJ 23
14 mi
·
19 min
·
Hamburg Turnpike
Use the straight / right lanes.
3
Continue on NJ 23
9.8 mi
·
11 min
·
Paterson - Hamburg Turnpike
4
Keep slight left at fork onto NJ 23
6.2 mi
·
7 min
·
NJ 23
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Take the exit
297 ft
·
7 sec
Toward I 80 East, US 46 East: New York, Clifton
6
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
Toward US 46 East: Clifton
7
Merge onto US 46
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
US 46
8
Continue on US 46
1.6 mi
·
1 min
·
US 46
Use the straight / right lanes.
9
Turn slight left onto NJ 3
4.4 mi
·
5 min
·
NJ 3
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward NJ 21 South: Newark
Use the slight right lane.
11
Merge onto NJ 21
5.6 mi
·
6 min
·
NJ 21
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Turn right onto CR 506 Spur
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
Clay Street
13
Turn left onto Broad Street
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
Broad Street
Use the left lane.
14
Keep slight right at fork onto University Avenue
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
University Avenue
15
Turn left onto CR 510
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
·
Market Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
16
Arrive at destination
CR 510
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
23 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 22.8 miles from Hamburg, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 125 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 45.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
NJ 23 / Hamburg Turnpike
Turn right onto NJ 23 / Hamburg Turnpike
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
23.4 mi into trip
|
~30m in
|
NJ 23
Keep slight left at fork onto NJ 23
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
38.1 mi into trip
|
~48m in
Take the exit toward NJ 21 South: Newark
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward NJ 21 South: Newark
7
44.4 mi into trip
|
~56m in
|
Broad Street
Turn left onto Broad Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
45.3 mi into trip
|
~57m in
|
CR 510 / Market Street
Turn left onto CR 510 / Market Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.56 one way
$15.12 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
16 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $8.28 | $16.56 |
| premium | $4.93 | $8.84 | $17.69 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.07 | $20.14 |
Estimated Tolls: $1.64
Hamburg Turnpike
(13.6 mi)
$0.95
Paterson - Hamburg Turnpike
(9.8 mi)
$0.69
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Tolls
$2
Total
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 16 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13.7 | 0 | $4.79 | $2.19 |
| Efficient EV | 11.4 | 0 | $3.99 | $1.82 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 18.2 | 0 | $6.38 | $2.92 |
Gas CO2
16 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (69% 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.
Destination
Newark, NJ
Late night in Newark on Sunday
Local time
4:06 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
18 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
58m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a highway-focused experience on this 58-minute drive. Over 95% of the journey is on high-speed roads, designed for efficient travel between destinations. You'll spend a good portion of the time on the Hamburg Turnpike and Paterson - Hamburg Turnpike, with the longest uninterrupted stretch being 13.6 miles on the Hamburg Turnpike. While predominantly highway, the route offers a consistent driving feel, minimizing complex turns or significant changes in road type. This makes for a predictable and relatively easy time behind the wheel, allowing you to maintain a steady pace.
95% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 13.6 mi on Hamburg Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Hamburg Turnpike and Paterson - Hamburg Turnpike. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near NJ 23 / Hamburg Turnpike.
Driving Effort
10/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 12 decision points packed into just 45.6 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 58m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (NJ 23 / Hamburg Turnpike): Lane positioning matters here; at 23.4 miles (NJ 23): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 38.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Hamburg, NJ to Newark, NJ, road signs begin pointing toward Clifton along the way.
Clifton
29.6 mi in
|
~38m
About the Cities
Arriving in Newark, NJ
Full guide →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.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 58m. Total distance: 45.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
58m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (95%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 13.6 miles on Hamburg Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $1.64 in tolls one way, starting with Hamburg 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.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (NJ 23 / Hamburg Turnpike): Lane positioning matters here; at 23.4 miles (NJ 23): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 38.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park, Thomas Edison National Historical Park and Morristown National Historical Park (5 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.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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