Origin
Raritan, NJ
Late night in Raritan on Sunday
Local time
12:25 AM
EDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Raritan, 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
44m
Distance
33.2 mi
53 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 41m
★
6 AM
0h 45m
8 AM
0h 52m
10 AM
0h 47m
12 PM
0h 46m
3 PM
0h 47m
5 PM
0h 52m
8 PM
0h 42m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Raritan, NJ
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Trip Overview
Raritan to Newark is 33.2 miles and takes about 44 minutes via Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway, with a fuel budget near $6 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This quick trip stays within New Jersey, moving from the Northeast region to the Northeast region. Expect a drive that is mostly highway-focused, making it a straightforward option for a short hop. It's a practical choice if you need to get from one point to another efficiently without extensive planning.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway | 23 mi | 26m |
| I 287 | 2.5 mi | 2m |
| Springfield Avenue | 2.4 mi | 4m |
| US 202 | 1.9 mi | 2m |
| Grove Street | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Thompson Street | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| Chancellor Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Market Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
— 23 mi, about 26m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Raritan, NJ and Newark, NJ.
1
Start on Thompson Street
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Thompson Street
2
Turn right onto US 202
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
US 202
3
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
Toward I 287 North: Netcong, Morristown
4
Merge onto I 287
2.5 mi
·
2 min
·
I 287
5
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 21A
Toward I 78 East: New York City
Use the slight right lane.
6
Merge onto I 78
0.5 mi
·
37 sec
·
Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
7
Keep slight right at fork onto I 78
17 mi
·
19 min
·
Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight right at fork onto I 78
5.8 mi
·
6 min
·
Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
Exit 54
Toward Hillside, Irvington
Use the slight right lane.
10
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
Toward Irvington
Use the straight / right lanes.
11
Turn straight onto Fabyan Place
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
Fabyan Place
12
Turn left onto CR 601
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
·
Chancellor Avenue
13
Turn right onto CR 509
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Coit Street
14
Turn slight left onto CR 509
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Grove Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
15
Turn right onto CR 603
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Springfield Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
16
Continue on CR 510
0.2 mi
·
41 sec
·
Market Street
17
Arrive at destination
CR 510
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 135 decision points cluster between mile 5.1 and 28.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
5.1 mi into trip
|
~7m in
Take the exit toward I 78 East: New York City
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 21A
Toward I 78 East: New York City
6
6.3 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
I 78 / Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
Keep slight right at fork onto I 78 / Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
22.9 mi into trip
|
~28m in
|
I 78 / Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
Keep slight right at fork onto I 78 / Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
28.7 mi into trip
|
~35m in
Take the exit toward Hillside, Irvington
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 54
Toward Hillside, Irvington
8
28.9 mi into trip
|
~35m in
Keep slight left at fork toward Irvington
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Toward Irvington
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.50 one way
$11.01 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $6.03 | $12.06 |
| premium | $4.93 | $6.44 | $12.88 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.33 | $14.66 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10 | 0 | $3.49 | $1.59 |
| Efficient EV | 8.3 | 0 | $2.91 | $1.33 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.3 | 0 | $4.65 | $2.12 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 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
Newark, NJ
Late night in Newark on Sunday
Local time
12:25 AM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Scattered Rain Showers then Partly Cloudy
E 2 to 9 mph
31% chance
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
14 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
44m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is characterized by its highway-focused profile, with 83% of the journey utilizing major roadways. You'll experience a longest stretch of 23 miles on the Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway, offering a consistent pace. Expect to navigate segments of I-287 and Springfield Avenue, indicating a mix of higher-speed travel and potentially more local access roads as you approach your destination. The overall feel is one of steady progress on well-maintained infrastructure.
83% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 23 mi on Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway and I 287. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 5.1 miles in.
Driving Effort
10/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 13 decision points packed into just 33.2 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 44m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 5.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 6.3 miles (I 78 / Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 22.9 miles (I 78 / Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway): 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.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Raritan, NJ and Newark, NJ, road signs point toward Morristown, Hillside and Irvington.
Morristown
2.2 mi in
|
~4m
Hillside
28.7 mi in
|
~35m
Irvington
28.7 mi in
|
~35m
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 44m. Total distance: 33.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
44m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (83%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 23 miles on Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway. 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 5.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 6.3 miles (I 78 / Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 22.9 miles (I 78 / Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
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 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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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