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Trip from Newark, NJ to Kendall Park, NJ

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 12, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

53m

Distance

35.1 mi

56 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$6

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 13 min
4 AM
0h 49m ★
6 AM
0h 53m
8 AM
1h 2m
10 AM
0h 56m
12 PM
0h 55m
3 PM
0h 57m
5 PM
1h 2m
8 PM
0h 51m

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 Kendall Park, NJ, NJ

Kendall Park, NJ

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Trip Overview

The drive from Newark, NJ to Kendall Park, NJ covers 35.1 miles and takes about 53m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on New Jersey Turnpike, US 1, McCarter Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 17.3 miles on New Jersey Turnpike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.03 one way before food or hotel costs.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
New Jersey Turnpike 17.3 mi 20m
US 1 10.4 mi 14m
McCarter Highway 1.5 mi 3m
NJ 81 1.1 mi 2m
Sand Hills Road 1 mi 2m
Mulberry Street 0.7 mi 1m
State Route 18 0.4 mi <1m
Kendall Road 0.2 mi <1m
Longest stretch: New Jersey Turnpike — 17.3 mi, about 20m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Newark, NJ and Kendall Park, 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

1.5 mi · 2 min · US 1; US 9
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 15 sec
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
7

Continue on NJ 81

1.1 mi · 2 min · NJ 81
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

Keep slight right at fork

315 ft · 7 sec
Toward I 95 South, NJTP South: Trenton Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
9

Keep slight left at fork

0.4 mi · 38 sec
Toward I 95 South, NJTP South: Trenton
10

Merge onto I 95; NJTP

17 mi · 20 min · New Jersey Turnpike
11

Take the exit

0.7 mi · 1 min
Exit 9 Toward NJ 18 East, US 1 East: New Brunswick Use the slight right lane.
12

Keep slight right at fork

0.2 mi · 28 sec
Toward NJ 18 North: New Brunswick, Rutgers University Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13

Keep slight left at fork

323 ft · 7 sec
Toward NJ 18 North: New Brunswick, Rutgers University
14

Merge onto NJ 18; CR 527

0.4 mi · 51 sec · State Route 18
15

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 1 min
Toward US 1 South: Princeton, Trenton
16

Merge onto US 1

2.4 mi · 3 min · US 1
Use the straight / right lanes.
17

Continue on US 1

0.1 mi · 9 sec · US 1
Use the straight / right lanes.
18

Keep slight left at fork onto US 1

276 ft · 4 sec · US 1
Use the straight / right lanes.
19

Keep slight left at fork onto US 1

387 ft · 6 sec · US 1
20

Keep slight left at fork onto US 1

3.6 mi · 5 min · US 1
21

Continue on US 1

2.4 mi · 3 min · US 1
22

Take the exit

220 ft · 4 sec
Toward Major Road, Sand Hill Road
23

Turn right onto Sand Hills Road

1.0 mi · 2 min · Sand Hills Road
24

Turn left onto Holder Road

0.2 mi · 48 sec · Holder Road
25

At end of road, turn right onto Kendall Road

0.2 mi · 50 sec · Kendall Road
26

Arrive at destination

Kendall Road

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Downtown Metuchen, NJ, NJ

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Metuchen, NJ

18 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

Weston, NJ

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 35 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Metuchen, NJ

Meal break

The midpoint is around 17.5 miles from Newark, 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 21

5 decision points cluster between mile 5.4 and 27.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

8
5.4 mi into trip | ~11m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 95 South, NJTP South: Trenton

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Toward I 95 South, NJTP South: Trenton
8
23.2 mi into trip | ~32m in

Take the exit toward NJ 18 East, US 1 East: New Brunswick

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 9 Toward NJ 18 East, US 1 East: New Brunswick
8
23.9 mi into trip | ~33m in

Keep slight right at fork toward NJ 18 North: New Brunswick, Rutgers University

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward NJ 18 North: New Brunswick, Rutgers Univ...
7
24.1 mi into trip | ~34m in

Keep slight left at fork toward NJ 18 North: New Brunswick, Rutgers University

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward NJ 18 North: New Brunswick, Rutgers Univ...
7
27.5 mi into trip | ~40m in | US 1

Keep slight left at fork onto US 1

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$6.03 one way

$12.06 round trip

$4.37/gal 25.4 MPG avg 12 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.79 $6.62 $13.24
premium $5.13 $7.08 $14.17
diesel $5.97 $8.25 $16.49

Estimated Tolls: $2.42

New Jersey Turnpike (17.3 mi) $2.42

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$6

Tolls

$2

Total

$8

Estimated CO2 emission: 12.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-09-07.

Driving Electric?

About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 10.5 0 $3.69 $1.68
Efficient EV 8.8 0 $3.07 $1.40
EV Truck/SUV 14 0 $4.91 $2.25

Gas CO2

12 kg

EV CO2

4 kg (67% 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

Morning in Newark on Saturday

Local time

6:20 AM

EDT

Current temp

67°F

Cloudy

NE 7 mph 2% chance Live forecast

Heat Advisory

Heat Advisory issued September 2 at 3:53AM EDT until September 3 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ

Heat Advisory

Heat Advisory issued September 2 at 3:53AM EDT until September 3 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ

Destination

Kendall Park, NJ

Morning in Kendall Park on Saturday

Local time

6:20 AM

EDT

Current temp

67°F

Mostly Cloudy

NE 5 mph 2% chance Live forecast

Heat Advisory

Heat Advisory issued September 2 at 3:53AM EDT until September 3 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ

Heat Advisory

Heat Advisory issued September 2 at 3:53AM EDT until September 3 at 8:00PM 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

53m 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?

35.1 mi in 53m, mostly highway — 17.3 mi of that is on New Jersey Turnpike.

83% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
26 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 17.3 mi on New Jersey Turnpike.

How Hard Is This Drive?

10/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on New Jersey Turnpike and US 1. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 5.4 miles in.

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 21 decision points packed into just 35.1 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 53m.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 5.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 23.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 23.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

184 ft 6 ft

Total Climb

281 ft

Total Descent

129 ft

Highest Point

184 ft

~35.1 mi in

Elevation Range

178 ft

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Newark, NJ and Kendall Park, NJ, road signs point toward Njtp South: Trenton, Rutgers University and Trenton.

Njtp South: Trenton

5.4 mi in | ~11m

Rutgers University

23.9 mi in | ~33m

Trenton

24.6 mi in | ~35m

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 Kendall Park, 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 53m. Total distance: 35.1 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

53m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

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

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (83%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 17.3 miles on New Jersey Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $2.42 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 Kendall Park, 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: at 5.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 23.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 23.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Kendall Park, 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 USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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