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 Newark, NJ
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 4m
Distance
45.1 mi
73 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 0m
★
6 AM
1h 5m
8 AM
1h 15m
10 AM
1h 9m
12 PM
1h 8m
3 PM
1h 9m
5 PM
1h 15m
8 PM
1h 2m
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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Trip Overview
If you are planning to travel from Newton to Newark, you are looking at a straightforward 45.1-mile journey that typically takes about 1 hour and 4 minutes. This route is perfectly suited for a single-day trip, meaning you won't need to worry about overnight accommodations. You will primarily navigate via NJ 15, the Christopher Columbus Highway, and the Essex Freeway. With a fuel budget of just $7, it is an incredibly cost-effective way to transition from the rural areas of Northwest New Jersey into the urban landscape of Newark. Given the modest distance, you have the flexibility to make this drive whenever your schedule allows without the need for extensive logistical planning.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Essex Freeway | 13.3 mi | 16m |
| Christopher Columbus Highway | 11 mi | 12m |
| NJ 15 | 10 mi | 14m |
| Newton Sparta Road | 4.2 mi | 7m |
| Sparta Avenue | 2.8 mi | 4m |
| University Avenue | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Market Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Spring Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Essex Freeway
— 13.3 mi, about 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Newton, NJ and Newark, NJ.
1
Start on US 206; NJ 94; CR 519
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
Spring Street
2
Continue on US 206
0.1 mi
·
31 sec
·
Main Street
3
Turn left onto Halsted Street
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
·
Halsted Street
4
Turn left onto Madison Street
425 ft
·
16 sec
·
Madison Street
5
Turn right onto Cedar Street
515 ft
·
24 sec
·
Cedar Street
6
Turn right onto Spring Street
277 ft
·
9 sec
·
Spring Street
7
Keep straight at fork onto CR 616
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Sparta Avenue
8
Continue on CR 616
4.2 mi
·
7 min
·
Newton Sparta Road
9
Continue on CR 517
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Sparta Avenue
Use the straight lane.
10
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Toward NJ 15 South
11
Merge onto NJ 15
10 mi
·
14 min
·
NJ 15
12
Take the exit
0.9 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 80 East: New York
13
Merge onto I 80
11 mi
·
12 min
·
Christopher Columbus Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Take the exit
0.7 mi
·
49 sec
Exit 47A
Toward I 280 East: The Oranges, Newark
15
Continue on I 280
13 mi
·
16 min
·
Essex Freeway
Use the straight / right lanes.
16
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
Exit 14
Toward Martin Luther King Boulevard, Broad Street Station, Rutgers University, Essex County College
Use the slight right lane.
17
Turn right onto Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard
269 ft
·
9 sec
·
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard
Use the right lane.
18
Keep slight left at fork onto Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard
140 ft
·
11 sec
·
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard
19
Turn left onto Orange Street
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
Orange Street
20
Turn right onto University Avenue
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
University Avenue
21
Turn left onto CR 510
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
·
Market Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
22
Arrive at destination
CR 510
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
23 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 22.6 miles from Newton, 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 175 decision points cluster between mile 0.3 and 44.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.3 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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Halsted Street
Turn left onto Halsted Street
Navigation decision point
6
29.8 mi into trip
|
~44m in
Take the exit toward I 280 East: The Oranges, Newark
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 47A
Toward I 280 East: The Oranges, Newark
8
43.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 1m in
Take the exit toward Martin Luther King Boulevard, Broad Street Station, Rutgers University, Essex County College
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 14
Toward Martin Luther King Boulevard, Broad Stre...
6
44 mi into trip
|
~1h 2m in
|
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard
Turn right onto Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
44.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 4m in
|
CR 510 / Market Street
Turn left onto CR 510 / Market Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.48 one way
$14.95 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
16 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $8.19 | $16.38 |
| premium | $4.93 | $8.75 | $17.49 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.96 | $19.92 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 15.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13.5 | 0 | $4.74 | $2.16 |
| Efficient EV | 11.3 | 0 | $3.95 | $1.80 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 18 | 0 | $6.31 | $2.89 |
Gas CO2
16 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (69% 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
Newark, NJ
Afternoon in Newark on Sunday
Local time
12:41 PM
EDT
Current temp
61°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
3 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
1h 4m 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 mixed driving experience that shifts as you navigate through the region. Roughly 52% of your time behind the wheel will be spent on highways, providing a steady pace for the majority of the trip. The longest uninterrupted stretch you will encounter is a 13.3-mile run along the Essex Freeway, which offers a reliable flow of traffic. Outside of these freeway sections, the road transitions into local driving, requiring you to stay alert as the environment changes from suburban stretches to the more congested approaches near Newark. It is a functional drive that balances high-speed highway travel with the necessary transitions needed to reach your destination.
52% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
22 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 13.3 mi on Essex Freeway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in near Halsted Street.
Driving Effort
10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 45.1 miles you will encounter 17 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (Halsted Street): Navigation decision point; at 29.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 43.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
About the Cities
Arriving 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 1h 4m. Total distance: 45.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 4m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (52%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 13.3 miles on Essex Freeway. 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 Newark, 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 0.3 miles (Halsted Street): Navigation decision point; at 29.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 43.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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 Newark, 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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