Newark, NJ Road Trips

With 13 routes heading out and 24 heading in, Newark, NJ works well as a practical departure city in the Northeast. Most drives stay under 83 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Most routes from Newark, NJ head south, giving the route network a clear directional lean.

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Trip Routes

37

Longest Drive

148.9 mi

Cape May, NJ

Quickest Drive

15m

Elizabeth, NJ

Plan Around Newark, NJ

Popular Incoming Routes

Useful if Newark, NJ is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.

Cape May, NJ to Newark, NJ 148.9 mi · 2h 32m Wildwood, NJ to Newark, NJ 146.4 mi · 2h 29m North Wildwood, NJ to Newark, NJ 144.8 mi · 2h 27m Quinton, NJ to Newark, NJ 118.7 mi · 2h 5m

Continue From Newark, NJ

Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.

Newark, NJ to Wildwood, NJ 145.7 mi · 2h 59m Newark, NJ to North Wildwood, NJ 144.8 mi · 2h 58m Newark, NJ to Atlantic City, NJ 118 mi · 2h 27m Newark, NJ to Deerfield, NJ 109.9 mi · 2h 22m

Trips from Newark, NJ

Newark, NJ to Wildwood, NJ

145.7 mi 2h 59m

Newark, NJ to North Wildwood, NJ

144.8 mi 2h 58m

Newark, NJ to Atlantic City, NJ

118 mi 2h 27m

Newark, NJ to Deerfield, NJ

109.9 mi 2h 22m

Newark, NJ to Elwood, NJ

95.2 mi 2h 4m

Newark, NJ to Gibbstown, NJ

95.2 mi 1h 59m

Newark, NJ to Ship Bottom, NJ

90.2 mi 1h 56m

Newark, NJ to Clementon, NJ

84.6 mi 1h 48m

Newark, NJ to Collingswood, NJ

82.4 mi 1h 43m

Newark, NJ to Cherry Hill, NJ

77.7 mi 1h 20m

Newark, NJ to Paterson, NJ

15.2 mi 24m

Newark, NJ to Bayonne, NJ

9.3 mi 21m

Newark, NJ to Bloomfield, NJ

7.7 mi 16m

Driving from Newark, NJ

The typical drive from Newark, NJ covers about 83 miles and takes around 1h 44m. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 146 miles (2h 59m), while the shortest is just 8 miles.

Popular Destinations

The most popular drives from Newark, NJ include Wildwood, NJ (145.7 mi, 2h 59m), North Wildwood, NJ (144.8 mi, 2h 58m), Atlantic City, NJ (118 mi, 2h 27m), Deerfield, NJ (109.9 mi, 2h 22m), and Elwood, NJ (95.2 mi, 2h 4m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.

Planning & Costs

Regular gas in NJ currently averages around $4.09 per gallon. For the typical 83-mile trip from Newark, NJ, budget about $13 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.

The majority of destinations are to the south. Morning starts help you avoid the midday heat on longer drives. With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you.

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 13 mapped routes leaving Newark, NJ and 24 routes heading into Newark, NJ, covering 37 total connections. Distances range from 8 to 146 miles.

The longest mapped route from Newark, NJ covers 146 miles and takes approximately 2h 59m. Shorter options start at just 8 miles.

The average route from Newark, NJ runs about 83 miles with a drive time of roughly 1h 44m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.

At current gas prices (about $4.09/gallon for regular), the average 83-mile trip from Newark, NJ costs roughly $13 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.

The most popular road trip destinations from Newark, NJ include Wildwood, NJ, North Wildwood, NJ, Atlantic City, NJ and Deerfield, NJ. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.