Origin
Newton, NJ
Afternoon in Newton on Sunday
Local time
12:41 PM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Newton, NJ to Martins, NJ
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
24m
Distance
14.8 mi
24 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Fair
4 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 22m
★
6 AM
0h 24m
8 AM
0h 29m
10 AM
0h 26m
12 PM
0h 25m
3 PM
0h 26m
5 PM
0h 28m
8 PM
0h 23m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Newton, NJ
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Martins, NJ
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Trip Overview
This short, 14.8-mile drive from Newton to Martins, New Jersey, will take you about 24 minutes to complete. With a minimal fuel cost of around $2, it's an easy addition to your travel plans. The route primarily uses local roads like Ross Corner-Sussex Road and Hampton House Road, making it a turn-heavy local experience rather than a highway cruise. This drive is perfectly suited as a single-day trip, requiring no overnight stays. Given its short distance and straightforward nature, you have plenty of flexibility to depart whenever it suits you best. The journey stays within the Northeast region, offering a familiar landscape throughout.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Ross Corner-Sussex Road | 7.2 mi | 10m |
| Hampton House Road | 4.2 mi | 6m |
| Lewisburg Road | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Compton Road | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Water Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Cemetery Road | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| NJ 23 | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Spring Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Ross Corner-Sussex Road
— 7.2 mi, about 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Newton, NJ and Martins, NJ.
1
Start on US 206; NJ 94; CR 519
89 ft
·
3 sec
·
Spring Street
2
Continue on US 206; NJ 94; CR 519
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Water Street
3
Continue on US 206; NJ 94
4.2 mi
·
6 min
·
Hampton House Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
Continue on CR 565
7.2 mi
·
10 min
·
Ross Corner-Sussex Road
Use the straight lane.
5
Turn right onto CR 565
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Compton Road
6
Turn left onto CR 565
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Lewisburg Road
7
Continue on NJ 23; CR 565
0.3 mi
·
17 sec
·
NJ 23; CR 565
8
Turn right onto Cemetery Road
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Cemetery Road
9
Arrive at destination
Cemetery Road
Heads-up: tricky spots
3 of 33 decision points cluster between mile 12.1 and 14.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
12.1 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
CR 565 / Compton Road
Turn right onto CR 565 / Compton Road
Navigation decision point
3
12.9 mi into trip
|
~20m in
|
CR 565 / Lewisburg Road
Turn left onto CR 565 / Lewisburg Road
Navigation decision point
3
14.6 mi into trip
|
~23m in
|
Cemetery Road
Turn right onto Cemetery Road
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.45 one way
$4.91 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $2.69 | $5.37 |
| premium | $4.93 | $2.87 | $5.74 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.27 | $6.54 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.4 | 0 | $1.55 | $0.71 |
| Efficient EV | 3.7 | 0 | $1.30 | $0.59 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.9 | 0 | $2.07 | $0.95 |
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.
Destination
Martins, NJ
Afternoon in Martins on Sunday
Local time
12:41 PM
EDT
Current temp
39°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
19 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
24m 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 turn-heavy local drive on this route, with only a small portion on highways. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 7.2 miles along Ross Corner-Sussex Road. As you navigate through Hampton House Road and Lewisburg Road, the character of the drive will shift between these local thoroughfares. It's a route that keeps you engaged with frequent turns rather than long, monotonous stretches of high-speed travel. This makes for a more dynamic driving experience as you make your way from point A to point B.
Only 2% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
9 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 7.2 mi on Ross Corner-Sussex Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 12.1 miles in near CR 565 / Compton Road.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Newton, NJ to Martins, NJ is easy. At 24m with 2% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 12.1 miles (CR 565 / Compton Road): Navigation decision point; at 12.9 miles (CR 565 / Lewisburg Road): Navigation decision point; at 14.6 miles (Cemetery Road): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 24m. Total distance: 14.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
24m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (2%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 7.2 miles on Ross Corner-Sussex Road. 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 12.1 miles (CR 565 / Compton Road): Navigation decision point; at 12.9 miles (CR 565 / Lewisburg Road): Navigation decision point; at 14.6 miles (Cemetery Road): Navigation decision point.
Yes — Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area, Morristown National Historical Park and Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park. 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 Martins, 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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