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Trip from Newark, NJ to Avenel, NJ

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 3, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

22m

Distance

12.9 mi

21 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$2

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 6 min
4 AM
0h 21m ★
6 AM
0h 23m
8 AM
0h 27m
10 AM
0h 24m
12 PM
0h 24m
3 PM
0h 24m
5 PM
0h 26m
8 PM
0h 21m ★

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Newark, NJ, NJ

Newark, NJ

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Downtown Avenel, NJ, NJ

Avenel, NJ

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Trip Overview

Newark, NJ to Avenel, NJ is 12.9 miles and takes about 22m via US 1, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Northeast region, specifically within New Jersey. Given its brief distance and primarily highway profile, it's a straightforward connection between two points. You'll likely find this route useful for local travel or as a quick segment of a larger road trip. Plan for a quick transit with minimal time commitment.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
US 1 10.2 mi 16m
McCarter Highway 1.5 mi 3m
Mulberry Street 0.7 mi 1m
Carlton Street 0.2 mi <1m
Market Street 0.2 mi <1m
Avenel Street <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: US 1 — 10.2 mi, about 16m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Newark, NJ and Avenel, NJ.

1

Start on CR 510

0.2 mi · 34 sec · Market Street
Use the straight lane.
2

Turn right onto Mulberry Street

0.7 mi · 1 min · Mulberry Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
3

Turn slight right onto NJ 21

1.5 mi · 3 min · McCarter Highway
Use the left lane.
4

Merge onto US 1; US 9

0.2 mi · 17 sec · US 1; US 9
5

Continue on US 1; US 9

4.3 mi · 5 min · US 1; US 9
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6

Continue on US Route 1/9 Southbound

0.2 mi · 19 sec · Carlton Street
7

Continue on US 1; US 9

3.5 mi · 6 min · US 1; US 9
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
8

Continue on US 1; US 9

0.3 mi · 28 sec · US 1; US 9
9

Continue on US 1; US 9

1.9 mi · 3 min · US 1; US 9
Use the straight lane.
10

Turn right onto CR 650

72 ft · 1 sec · Avenel Street
11

Arrive at destination

CR 650

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 5

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 12.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

4
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | CR 510 / Market Street

Depart onto CR 510 / Market Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.
6
0.2 mi into trip | ~0m in | Mulberry Street

Turn right onto Mulberry Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.
3
0.9 mi into trip | ~2m in | NJ 21 / McCarter Highway

Turn slight right onto NJ 21 / McCarter Highway

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
3
2.4 mi into trip | ~5m in | US 1; US 9

Merge onto US 1; US 9

Merge point - match speed before joining

4
12.9 mi into trip | ~22m in | CR 650 / Avenel Street

Turn right onto CR 650 / Avenel Street

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$2.16 one way

$4.31 round trip

$4.24/gal 25.4 MPG avg 5 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.67 $2.37 $4.74
premium $5.01 $2.55 $5.09
diesel $5.60 $2.84 $5.69

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$2

Estimated CO2 emission: 4.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.

Driving Electric?

About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 3.9 0 $1.35 $0.62
Efficient EV 3.2 0 $1.13 $0.52
EV Truck/SUV 5.2 0 $1.81 $0.83

Gas CO2

5 kg

EV CO2

2 kg (60% 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 Sep 2, 2026

Origin

Newark, NJ

Night in Newark on Wednesday

Local time

10:02 PM

EDT

Current temp

68°F

Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy

NE 2 to 7 mph 86% chance Live forecast

Flash Flood Warning

Flash Flood Warning issued September 1 at 10:28PM EDT until September 2 at 12:45AM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ

Severe Thunderstorm Watch

Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued September 1 at 9:27PM EDT until September 2 at 12:00AM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ

Destination

Avenel, NJ

Night in Avenel on Wednesday

Local time

10:02 PM

EDT

Current temp

68°F

Widespread Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy

E 2 to 6 mph 77% chance Live forecast

Flash Flood Warning

Flash Flood Warning issued September 1 at 10:28PM EDT until September 2 at 12:45AM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ

Severe Thunderstorm Watch

Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued September 1 at 9:27PM EDT until September 2 at 12:00AM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ

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

Very similar conditions

Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.

Road read

22m 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.

What kind of drive is this?

This drive is mostly highway, with 79% of the 12.9 miles on high-speed roads. You'll experience a continuous stretch of 10.2 miles on US 1 before transitioning to surface streets. Expect a dense number of exits and potential merging traffic as you navigate this urban and suburban corridor. The profile is generally flat, making for an uncomplicated driving experience.

79% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 10.2 mi on US 1.

How Hard Is This Drive?

5/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 1 and McCarter Highway. You will hit about 5 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near CR 510 / Market Street.

Driving Effort 5/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 12.9 miles you will encounter 5 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (CR 510 / Market Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.2 miles (Mulberry Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.9 miles (NJ 21 / McCarter Highway): Lane positioning matters here.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

83 ft 8 ft

Total Climb

88 ft

Total Descent

37 ft

Highest Point

83 ft

~12.9 mi in

Elevation Range

76 ft

About the Cities

Starting in Newark, NJ

Full guide →

Founded 1666

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.

Top landmarks

  • • Newark Liberty International Airport — international airport in Newark, New Jersey
  • • Newark Penn Station — railway station in Newark, New Jersey, United States
  • • Cathedral Basilica of the Sacred Heart — cathedral in Newark, New Jersey

Arriving in Avenel, NJ

Full guide →

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 22m. Total distance: 12.9 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

22m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (79%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 10.2 miles on US 1. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Yes — we found about 4 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.

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 (CR 510 / Market Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.2 miles (Mulberry Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.9 miles (NJ 21 / McCarter Highway): 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 Avenel, 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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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