Origin
Newark, NJ
Morning in Newark on Sunday
Local time
7:33 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Newark, NJ to Short Hills, NJ
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
20m
Distance
9.6 mi
15 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 18m
★
6 AM
0h 20m
8 AM
0h 24m
10 AM
0h 21m
12 PM
0h 21m
3 PM
0h 21m
5 PM
0h 23m
8 PM
0h 19m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Short Hills, NJ
MINEIA MARTINS
Trip Overview
Newark, NJ to Short Hills, NJ is 9.6 miles and takes about 20m via South Orange Avenue, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Northeast region and remains within New Jersey. Expect a local drive with plenty of turns, making it a straightforward, quick journey between these two points. Given its short distance, this route is ideal for a single-day excursion with ample flexibility for departure times.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South Orange Avenue | 8.1 mi | 16m |
| White Oak Ridge Road | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| Market Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Springfield Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Westview Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
South Orange Avenue
— 8.1 mi, about 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Newark, NJ and Short Hills, NJ.
1
Start on CR 510
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
·
Market Street
2
Turn left onto CR 510; CR 603
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
Springfield Avenue
3
Turn slight right onto CR 510
8.1 mi
·
16 min
·
South Orange Avenue
Use the straight lane.
4
Turn left onto CR 608
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
White Oak Ridge Road
5
Continue on CR 608
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
·
White Oak Ridge Road
6
Turn left onto Westview Road
0.2 mi
·
40 sec
·
Westview Road
7
Arrive at destination
Westview Road
Heads-up: tricky spots
4 of 44 decision points cluster between mile 0.3 and 9.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
0.3 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
CR 510; CR 603 / Springfield Avenue
Turn left onto CR 510; CR 603 / Springfield Avenue
Navigation decision point
3
0.5 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
CR 510 / South Orange Avenue
Turn slight right onto CR 510 / South Orange Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
3
8.5 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
CR 608 / White Oak Ridge Road
Turn left onto CR 608 / White Oak Ridge Road
Navigation decision point
4
9.4 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
Westview Road
Turn left onto Westview Road
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.59 one way
$3.18 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $1.74 | $3.49 |
| premium | $4.93 | $1.86 | $3.72 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.12 | $4.24 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.9 | 0 | $1.01 | $0.46 |
| Efficient EV | 2.4 | 0 | $0.84 | $0.38 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.8 | 0 | $1.34 | $0.61 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 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.
Destination
Short Hills, NJ
Morning in Short Hills on Sunday
Local time
7:33 AM
EDT
Current temp
45°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
16 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
20m 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?
This is a turn-heavy local drive with 0% highway share, meaning you'll be navigating surface streets for the entire 9.6 miles. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll experience is 8.1 miles along South Orange Avenue. As you travel, you'll move between different local roads like White Oak Ridge Road and Market Street, requiring your attention to navigate the various turns and intersections. The character of the drive is consistently local, with no significant shifts in road type or speed.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
7 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 8.1 mi on South Orange Avenue.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in near CR 510; CR 603 / Springfield Avenue.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 20m drive. You will face about 4 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (CR 510; CR 603 / Springfield Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (CR 510 / South Orange Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 8.5 miles (CR 608 / White Oak Ridge Road): Navigation decision point.
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 20m. Total distance: 9.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
20m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 8.1 miles on South Orange Avenue. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 0.3 miles (CR 510; CR 603 / Springfield Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (CR 510 / South Orange Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 8.5 miles (CR 608 / White Oak Ridge Road): Navigation decision point.
Yes — Thomas Edison National Historical Park, Morristown National Historical Park and Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park (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 Short Hills, 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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