Origin
Newark, NJ
Morning in Newark on Sunday
Local time
10:47 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Newark, NJ to Martinsville, NJ
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
41m
Distance
27.9 mi
45 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 38m
★
6 AM
0h 41m
8 AM
0h 48m
10 AM
0h 43m
12 PM
0h 43m
3 PM
0h 44m
5 PM
0h 48m
8 PM
0h 39m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Martinsville, NJ
Malcolm Garret
Trip Overview
This 27.9-mile drive from Newark to Martinsville, New Jersey, is a quick trip that can easily be completed in about 41 minutes. With a projected fuel cost of $5, it's an economical option for a short excursion. The route primarily utilizes the Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway and Liberty Corner Road, offering a highway-focused experience. Since it's such a short distance, this journey is perfectly suited as a day trip, allowing you to spend your time at your destination without needing an overnight stay. You'll be staying within the Northeast region and within New Jersey for the entire duration of this straightforward drive.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway | 20.6 mi | 23m |
| Liberty Corner Road | 2.9 mi | 7m |
| Irvine Turner Boulevard | 1.4 mi | 3m |
| Springfield Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Mount Horeb Road | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Market Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Washington Valley Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| I 78 | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
— 20.6 mi, about 23m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Newark, NJ and Martinsville, NJ.
1
Start on CR 510
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
·
Market Street
2
Turn left onto CR 510; CR 603
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Springfield Avenue
3
Turn left onto Irvine Turner Boulevard
1.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Irvine Turner Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
4
Take the ramp
474 ft
·
11 sec
Toward I 78
5
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
Toward I 78
6
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
25 sec
Toward I 78 West: Clinton
Use the slight left lane.
7
Merge onto I 78
0.7 mi
·
46 sec
·
Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
8
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
24 sec
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Merge onto I 78
5.5 mi
·
6 min
·
Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
10
Keep slight left at fork onto I 78
0.2 mi
·
11 sec
·
I 78
Toward I 78 West: Clinton
Use the slight left lane.
11
Merge onto I 78
14 mi
·
16 min
·
Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
Exit 33
Toward CR 525: Bernardsville, Martinsville
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Turn left onto CR 525
2.9 mi
·
7 min
·
Liberty Corner Road
Use the left lane.
14
Continue on CR 525
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Mount Horeb Road
15
Continue on CR 525
113 ft
·
11 sec
·
Mount Horeb Road
16
Turn left onto CR 525
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
·
Washington Valley Road
17
Turn left
112 ft
·
8 sec
18
Turn right
108 ft
·
13 sec
19
Turn left
243 ft
·
17 sec
20
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 155 decision points cluster between mile 0.9 and 24 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.9 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
Irvine Turner Boulevard
Turn left onto Irvine Turner Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
6
2.3 mi into trip
|
~5m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 78
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward I 78
7
2.6 mi into trip
|
~5m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 78 West: Clinton
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 78 West: Clinton
7
9.4 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
I 78
Keep slight left at fork onto I 78 toward I 78 West: Clinton
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 78 West: Clinton
8
24 mi into trip
|
~30m in
Take the exit toward CR 525: Bernardsville, Martinsville
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 33
Toward CR 525: Bernardsville, Martinsville
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.63 one way
$9.25 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $5.07 | $10.13 |
| premium | $4.93 | $5.41 | $10.82 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.16 | $12.32 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.4 | 0 | $2.93 | $1.34 |
| Efficient EV | 7 | 0 | $2.44 | $1.12 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.2 | 0 | $3.91 | $1.79 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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
Martinsville, NJ
Morning in Martinsville on Sunday
Local time
10:47 AM
EDT
Current temp
70°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
9 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
41m 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 drive on this route, with 74% of the journey taking place on major roadways. You'll encounter the Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway for a significant stretch of 20.6 miles, which will likely feel like a continuous, faster-paced section. As you transition to roads like Liberty Corner Road and Irvine Turner Boulevard, the character might shift slightly, but the overall profile remains geared towards efficient travel. This isn't a winding country road; rather, it's designed for getting you from point A to point B with minimal fuss.
74% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 20.6 mi on Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway and Liberty Corner Road. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.9 miles in near Irvine Turner Boulevard.
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 15 decision points packed into just 27.9 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 41m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.9 miles (Irvine Turner Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 2.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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 Newark, NJ to Martinsville, NJ, road signs begin pointing toward Cr 525: Bernardsville along the way.
Cr 525: Bernardsville
24 mi in
|
~30m
About the Cities
Starting 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 41m. Total distance: 27.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
41m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (74%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 20.6 miles on Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 Martinsville, 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 0.9 miles (Irvine Turner Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 2.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Martinsville, 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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