Trip from Newark, NJ to Weymouth, NJ

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 10, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

2h 11m

Distance

100 mi

161 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$17

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 27 min

4 AM

2h 3m ★

6 AM

2h 12m

8 AM

2h 30m

10 AM

2h 18m

12 PM

2h 17m

3 PM

2h 19m

5 PM

2h 30m

8 PM

2h 6m

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

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Newark, NJ

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Weymouth, NJ

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Trip Overview

The drive from Newark, NJ to Weymouth, NJ covers 100 miles and takes about 2h 11m 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 206, Black Horse Pike for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 47.3 miles on New Jersey Turnpike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $17.19 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Midpoint

50 miles from Newark, NJ

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 3m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
New Jersey Turnpike	47.3 mi	55m
US 206	29.8 mi	38m
Black Horse Pike	4.9 mi	6m
Main Street	4.5 mi	6m
12th Street	3.1 mi	4m
Mays Landing Road	2.2 mi	3m
US 1	1.7 mi	2m
McCarter Highway	1.5 mi	3m

Longest stretch: New Jersey Turnpike — 47.3 mi, about 55m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on CR 510

0.2 mi · 34 sec · Market Street

Use the straight lane.

Turn right onto Mulberry Street

0.7 mi · 1 min · Mulberry Street

Use the straight / right lanes.

Turn slight right onto NJ 21

1.5 mi · 3 min · McCarter Highway

Use the left lane.

Merge onto US 1; US 9

0.2 mi · 17 sec · US 1; US 9

Continue on US 1; US 9

1.5 mi · 2 min · US 1; US 9

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 15 sec

Use the slight left / straight lanes.

Continue on NJ 81

1.1 mi · 2 min · NJ 81

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight right at fork

315 ft · 7 sec

Toward I 95 South, NJTP South: Trenton Use the slight left / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork

0.4 mi · 38 sec

Toward I 95 South, NJTP South: Trenton

Merge onto I 95; NJTP

47 mi · 55 min · New Jersey Turnpike

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.8 mi · 1 min

Exit 7 Toward US 206: Bordentown, Trenton Use the slight right lane.

Keep slight left at fork

0.3 mi · 44 sec

Toward US 206 South: Joint Base MDL Use the slight left lane.

Merge onto US 206

0.2 mi · 12 sec · US 206

Continue on US 206

7.5 mi · 8 min · US 206

Use the straight lane.

Continue on US 206

4.5 mi · 5 min · US 206

Use the straight lane.

Continue on US 206

4.5 mi · 6 min · Main Street

Enter roundabout onto US 206

486 ft · 6 sec · US 206

Toward US 206 South: Hammonton, Atlantic City

Continue on US 206

18 mi · 23 min · US 206

Toward US 206 South: Hammonton, Atlantic City Use the left lane.

Continue on NJ 54

501 ft · 11 sec · Bellevue Avenue/END Route 54

Use the straight lane.

At end of road, turn left onto NJ 54

1.1 mi · 2 min · Bellevue Avenue

Continue on NJ 54; CR 561

3.1 mi · 4 min · 12th Street

Turn left onto NJ 73; CR 561 Spur

2.2 mi · 3 min · Mays Landing Road

Turn right onto 8th Street

350 ft · 13 sec · 8th Street

Turn left onto US 322

4.9 mi · 6 min · Black Horse Pike

Turn left onto Gale Avenue

0.1 mi · 23 sec · Gale Avenue

Arrive at destination

Gale Avenue

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.

The halfway point lands around 50 miles from Newark, NJ, or about 1h 3m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 47.3 miles.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 22 miles or 30m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 50 miles or 1h 3m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 45m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Weymouth, NJ than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Newark, NJ so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Newark, NJ

This is one driving day of about 100 miles and 2h 11m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 22 miles from Newark, NJ.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

The longest stretch is on New Jersey Turnpike for about 47.3 miles.

Where to Stop

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

borough in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Bristol, PA

50 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

New York City, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 22 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Bristol, PA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 50 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.

Stops Along Your Drive

Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.

Best meal stop · final third

Beijing Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Southampton Township, New Jersey

Later in the drive, right off the route

Final third · 38min to go 0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+16098590076

Visit website

Upper Crust Pizza & Italian Restaurant

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Tabernacle, New Jersey

1.4 mi

Valenca Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Elizabeth, New Jersey

2 mi

Beijing Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, right off the route

Final third 0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20

Southampton Township, New Jersey

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+16098590076

Visit website

Upper Crust Pizza & Italian Restaurant

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, short detour

Final third 1.4 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20

Tabernacle, New Jersey

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+16092688100

Visit website

Valenca Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

First break 2 mi from route ~5 min detour $20 to $30

Elizabeth, New Jersey

Hours: 10:30 am–12 pm

+19083544024

Visit website

Amsterdam Alley Bar & Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

First break 3 mi from route ~7 min detour $20 to $30

Linden, New Jersey

Hours: 12 pm–12 am

+19089254166

Visit website

Hoy Yeung Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 3 mi from route ~8 min detour $10 to $20

Hammonton, New Jersey

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+16095611440

Visit website

Deluca's Italian Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~9 min detour

First break 3.4 mi from route ~9 min detour Moderately

Staten Island, New York

Hours: 12–9 pm

+17182277200

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Kabaret Restaurant

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, ~9 min detour

Early stretch 3.5 mi from route ~9 min detour $100 or ab

Spotswood, New Jersey

Hours: Closed

+17327230200

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Eastern Phoenix Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 3.1 mi from route ~8 min detour $10 to $20

Hammonton, New Jersey

Hours: 11 am–9:30 pm

+16095616088

Visit website

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour

Newark, New Jersey

Hours: 7 am–9 pm

+19739005800

Visit website

Independence Park

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

1 mi from route ~2 min detour

Newark, New Jersey

Hours: Open 24 hours

+19732683500

Visit website

West Hudson Park

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour

Harrison, NJ

Hours: Open 24 hours

+12012175482

Visit website

Wild Child Play Space

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

First break 1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour

Staten Island, New York

Hours: Closed

+19296146088

Visit website

Island Entertainment

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

First break 2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour

Staten Island, New York

Hours: 10 am–10 pm

+13472367136

Visit website

Fords Park

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

First break 2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour

Woodbridge, New Jersey

Hours: 6 am–6 pm

+17327453900

Visit website

Kiddo X Wonderland

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

First break 2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour

Staten Island, New York

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+17187661755

Visit website

Just Kidding Playground - Universe (South Shore)

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

First break 2.6 mi from route ~7 min detour

Staten Island, New York

Hours: 10 am–7 pm

+17189678000

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 18

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 53.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

0.2 mi into trip | ~0m in | Mulberry Street

Turn right onto Mulberry Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.

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

5.4 mi into trip | ~11m in

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

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

Toward I 95 South, NJTP South: Trenton

53.1 mi into trip | ~1h 6m in

Take the exit toward US 206: Bordentown, Trenton

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 7 Toward US 206: Bordentown, Trenton

53.9 mi into trip | ~1h 8m in

Keep slight left at fork toward US 206 South: Joint Base MDL

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left lane. Toward US 206 South: Joint Base MDL

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$17.19 one way

$34.37 round trip

$4.37/gal 25.4 MPG avg 35 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.79	$18.86	$37.72
premium	$5.13	$20.19	$40.37
diesel	$5.97	$23.49	$46.98

Estimated Tolls: $6.62

New Jersey Turnpike (47.3 mi) $6.62

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

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$17

Tolls

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$49–$74

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 35 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-09-07.

Driving Electric?

About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	30	$10.50	$4.80
Efficient EV	25	$8.75	$4.00
EV Truck/SUV	40	$14.00	$6.40

Gas CO2

35 kg

EV CO2

12 kg (66% 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 7, 2026

Origin

Newark, NJ

Evening in Newark on Wednesday

Local time

8:28 PM

EDT

Current temp

59°F

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Cloudy

N 5 mph 21% chance Live forecast

Destination

Weymouth, NJ

Evening in Weymouth on Wednesday

Local time

8:28 PM

EDT

Current temp

55°F

Mostly Clear

0 mph 7% chance Live forecast

69°F

Bristol, PA

50 mi in

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

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

4 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

2h 11m 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.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Thomas Edison National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Today, the brick buildings on Main Street in West Orange, NJ seem quiet, betraying little evidence of the research, development, and innovation of their heyday. Visitors can step back in time to Thoma...

5 mi from route ~12 min detour $10

Caution: Glenmont Heat Advisory

View on nps.gov

Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Silk cloth and steam locomotives; textiles and continuous paper rolls; firearms and aircraft engines. What do these things have in common? All were manufactured in the same place - Paterson, NJ. In 17...

12 mi from route ~31 min detour Free

View on nps.gov

Gateway National Recreation Area

National Recreation Area

Spanning 27,000 acres from Sandy Hook in New Jersey to Breezy Point in New York City, the park is both the gateway from the ocean into New York Harbor, and the gateway to the National Park Service for...

16 mi from route ~40 min detour Free near mile 6.9

View on nps.gov

Morristown National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Morristown National Historical Park commemorates the sites of General Washington and the Continental Army’s winter encampment from December 1779 to June 1780, where soldiers survived the coldest winte...

19 mi from route ~47 min detour Free near mile 3.4

View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

What kind of drive is this?

100 mi in 2h 11m, mostly highway — 47.3 mi of that is on New Jersey Turnpike.

80% 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: 47.3 mi on New Jersey Turnpike.

How Hard Is This Drive?

9/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on New Jersey Turnpike and US 206. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near Mulberry Street.

Driving Effort 9/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 18 significant decision points across 100 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (Mulberry Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 5.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

116 ft 12 ft

Total Climb

178 ft

Total Descent

183 ft

Highest Point

116 ft

~35.7 mi in

Elevation Range

105 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 Weymouth, NJ, road signs point toward Njtp South: Trenton, Trenton and Atlantic City.

Njtp South: Trenton

5.4 mi in | ~11m

Trenton

53.1 mi in | ~1h 6m

Atlantic City

70.8 mi in | ~1h 30m | via US 206

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

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 2h 11m. Total distance: 100 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 11m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (80%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 47.3 miles on New Jersey Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $6.62 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.

Yes — we found about 10 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.

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 Weymouth, NJ before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.

Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. There are 10 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.

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 Weymouth, 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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Trip from Newark, NJ to Weymouth, NJ

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Stops Along Your Drive

Beijing Restaurant

Beijing Restaurant

Upper Crust Pizza & Italian Restaurant

Valenca Restaurant

Amsterdam Alley Bar & Restaurant

Hoy Yeung Restaurant

Deluca's Italian Restaurant

Kabaret Restaurant

Eastern Phoenix Restaurant

Tesla Supercharger

ChargePoint Charging Station

ChargePoint Charging Station

Tesla Supercharger

Electrify America Charging Station

ChargePoint Charging Station

Tesla Supercharger

ChargePoint Charging Station

Love's Travel Stop

Joyce Kilmer

Woodrow Wilson Service Area

Richard Stockton Travel Plaza

Thomas Edison Service Area

Grover Cleveland Service Area

Molly Pitcher Service Area

Petro Stopping Centers

Rest Area

Rest Area

Military Park

Independence Park

West Hudson Park

Wild Child Play Space

Island Entertainment

Fords Park

Kiddo X Wonderland

Just Kidding Playground - Universe (South Shore)

Heads-up: tricky spots

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Newark, NJ

Weymouth, NJ

Same local time

4 degrees cooler at arrival

2h 11m on the road

National Parks Near This Route

Thomas Edison National Historical Park

Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park

Gateway National Recreation Area

Morristown National Historical Park

What kind of drive is this?

How Hard Is This Drive?

Elevation Profile

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

About the Cities

Starting in Newark, NJ

Who Is This Route For?

Frequently Asked Questions

Which road carries most of the drive?

How do I pay the tolls on this route?

Are there rest areas on this route?

Should I avoid arriving after dark?

Is this a good trip with kids?

Where does this route get tricky?

Are there national parks near this route?

Can I do this as a round trip in one go?

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