Spanning 119.9 miles through the Northeast, this drive connects Quinton to Newark in approximately 2 hours and 25 minutes. Because the route is straightforward and takes less than three hours, it is best suited as a efficient one-day trip rather than an overnight excursion. You can expect to spend roughly $20 on fuel for the journey, making it a budget-friendly option for those traveling within New Jersey. The path primarily utilizes the New Jersey Turnpike, keeping your transit time predictable and direct. Whether you are traveling for business or a quick visit, this route provides a reliable link between the two locations without the need for extensive travel planning.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
60 miles from Quinton, NJ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 10m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
New Jersey Turnpike
100.5 mi
1h 56m
South Broadway
7.8 mi
9m
Quinton Road
2.4 mi
2m
NJ 21
1.9 mi
3m
US 1
1.7 mi
2m
East Broadway
1.6 mi
1m
NJ 81
0.7 mi
1m
Mulberry Street
0.6 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
New Jersey Turnpike
— 100.5 mi, about 1h 56m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Quinton, NJ and Newark, NJ.
1
Start on NJ 49
0.2 mi·13 sec·Quinton-Marlboro Road
2
Continue on NJ 49
2.4 mi·2 min·Quinton Road
3
Continue on NJ 49
1.6 mi·1 min·East Broadway
4
Turn right onto NJ 49
0.2 mi·13 sec·Front Street
5
Continue on NJ 49
2.6 mi·2 min·South Broadway
6
Continue on NJ 49
0.3 mi·22 sec·Broadway Road
7
Continue on NJ 49
5.2 mi·6 min·South Broadway
8
Take the exit
300 ft·8 sec
Toward US 40 East, NJTP: Hook Road, Atlantic City
9
Turn straight onto Old Pennsville-Auburn Road
0.2 mi·20 sec·Old Pennsville-Auburn Road
10
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·34 sec
Toward US 40 East: Atlantic City
11
Merge onto NJTP; US 40
1.9 mi·2 min·New Jersey Turnpike
12
Take the exit
0.2 mi·13 sec
13
Continue on this road
0.2 mi·11 sec·this road
14
Merge onto NJTP
47 mi·53 min·New Jersey Turnpike
15
Keep slight right at fork onto NJTP
52 mi·1 hr·New Jersey Turnpike
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
16
Take the exit
0.6 mi·1 min
Exit 13AToward Newark Airport, Elizabeth SeaportUse the slight right lane.
17
Merge onto NJ 81
0.7 mi·1 min·NJ 81
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi·44 sec
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Continue on US 1; US 9
1.7 mi·2 min·US 1; US 9
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Keep slight left at fork onto NJ 21
1.9 mi·3 min·NJ 21
Toward NJ 21, US 22: Newark, DowntownUse the slight left / slight right lanes.
21
Turn left onto Chestnut Street
229 ft·7 sec·Chestnut Street
Use the left lane.
22
Turn right onto Mulberry Street
0.6 mi·1 min·Mulberry Street
23
Turn left onto CR 510
0.2 mi·29 sec·Market Street
Use the left lane.
24
Arrive at destination
CR 510
Trip Plan
Since this is a relatively short drive, you have the flexibility to plan your departure around local rush hours to avoid potential congestion on the New Jersey Turnpike. Keep in mind that with zero planned stops in the data, you should ensure your tank is ready for the 119.9-mile haul before you leave. If you are prone to fatigue, even a brief break during your 2-hour and 25-minute journey can make a difference in your arrival energy. For the most efficient experience, monitor traffic reports for the turnpike specifically, as this long, 100.5-mile segment is where most transit delays typically occur. Taking advantage of the quick travel time allows you to maximize your day in Newark without feeling drained by the transit.
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 60 miles from Quinton, NJ, or about 1h 10m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 100.5 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 26 miles or 31m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 60 miles or 1h 10m 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 55m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Newark, NJ than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Quinton, NJ so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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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 Quinton, NJ
This is one driving day of about 119.9 miles and 2h 25m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 26 miles from Quinton, 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 100.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 14
5 decision points cluster between mile 61.9 and 119.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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61.9 mi into trip|~1h 12m in|NJTP / New Jersey Turnpike
Keep slight right at fork onto NJTP / New Jersey Turnpike
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
8
113.8 mi into trip|~2h 13m in
Take the exit toward Newark Airport, Elizabeth Seaport
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 13A
Toward Newark Airport, Elizabeth Seaport
6
115.1 mi into trip|~2h 15m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
117.2 mi into trip|~2h 19m in|NJ 21
Keep slight left at fork onto NJ 21 toward NJ 21, US 22: Newark, Downtown
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward NJ 21, US 22: Newark, Downtown
6
119.1 mi into trip|~2h 22m in|Chestnut Street
Turn left onto Chestnut Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$19.88 one way
$39.76 round trip
$4.21/gal25.4 MPG avg42 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.61
$21.77
$43.54
premium
$4.93
$23.25
$46.51
diesel
$5.61
$26.47
$52.94
Estimated Tolls: $14.07
New Jersey Turnpike
(100.5 mi)$14.07
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
$20
Tolls
$14
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$59–$84
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 42 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $13 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
36
0
$12.59
$5.76
Efficient EV
30
0
$10.49
$4.80
EV Truck/SUV
48
0
$16.79
$7.67
Gas CO2
42 kg
EV CO2
14 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.
Forecast as of Apr 18, 2026
Origin
Quinton, NJ
Late night
in Quinton on Tuesday
Local time
4:54 AM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Newark, NJ
Late night
in Newark on Tuesday
Local time
4:54 AM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Scattered Rain Showers then Partly Cloudy
E 2 to 9 mph31% chanceLive forecast
63°F
Bristol, PA
60 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
7 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 25m 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
near mile 119.9
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
near mile 119.9
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 111.6
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 115.8
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a highway-focused experience, as 87% of your travel takes place on high-speed roads. The core of your journey involves a significant 100.5-mile stretch along the New Jersey Turnpike, which dominates the transit time. You will start your trip navigating local segments like Quinton Road and South Broadway before transitioning into the heavy-traffic flow of the turnpike. This isn't a route defined by winding scenic backroads; instead, it is a utilitarian, interstate-heavy drive designed for speed and directness. Once you leave the local roads of Quinton, the character of the trip shifts into a consistent, fast-paced interstate grind that defines the bulk of your time behind the wheel.
87% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
24 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 100.5 mi on New Jersey Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on New Jersey Turnpike and South Broadway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 61.9 miles in near NJTP / New Jersey Turnpike.
Driving Effort10/10
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 14 significant decision points across 119.9 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 61.9 miles (NJTP / New Jersey Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 113.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 115.1 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.
Between Quinton, NJ and Newark, NJ, road signs point toward Atlantic City, Newark Airport and Elizabeth Seaport.
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.
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 25m. Total distance: 119.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 25m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (87%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 100.5 miles on New Jersey Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $14.07 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.
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.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 61.9 miles (NJTP / New Jersey Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 113.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 115.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
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 Newark, NJ before heading back.
