Newark, NJ Road Trips

Newark, NJ serves as a quiet starting point in the Northeast, connecting drivers to 34 outbound routes across the area. Most drives stay under 77 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.

Trip Routes

85

Longest Drive

148.5 mi

Cape May, NJ

Quickest Drive

13m

Orange, 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 148.5 mi · 3h 4m Wildwood, NJ to Newark, NJ 145.5 mi · 3h North Wildwood, NJ to Newark, NJ 144.6 mi · 2h 59m Quinton, NJ to Newark, NJ 119.9 mi · 2h 25m

Continue From Newark, NJ

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

Newark, NJ to Cape May, NJ 148.4 mi · 3h 3m 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

Trips from Newark, NJ

Newark, NJ to Cape May, NJ

148.4 mi 3h 3m

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 Bridgeton, NJ

115.9 mi 2h 29m

Newark, NJ to Deerfield, NJ

109.9 mi 2h 22m

Newark, NJ to Mays Landing, NJ

105.6 mi 2h 21m

Newark, NJ to Egg Harbor City, NJ

100.1 mi 2h 12m

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 Gloucester City, NJ

85.3 mi 1h 46m

Newark, NJ to Highland Park, NJ

85 mi 1h 46m

Newark, NJ to Clementon, NJ

84.6 mi 1h 48m

Newark, NJ to Manahawkin, NJ

84.5 mi 1h 47m

Newark, NJ to Lindenwold, NJ

82.8 mi 1h 45m

Newark, NJ to Bellmawr, NJ

82.5 mi 1h 43m

Newark, NJ to Collingswood, NJ

82.4 mi 1h 43m

Driving from Newark, NJ

Expect an average of 77 miles and about 1h 38m behind the wheel when leaving Newark, NJ. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 148 miles (3h 3m), while the shortest is just 7 miles.

Popular Destinations

Top road trip destinations from Newark, NJ are Cape May, NJ (148.4 mi, 3h 3m), Wildwood, NJ (145.7 mi, 2h 59m), North Wildwood, NJ (144.8 mi, 2h 58m), Atlantic City, NJ (118 mi, 2h 27m), and Bridgeton, NJ (115.9 mi, 2h 29m). 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 77-mile trip from Newark, NJ, budget about $12 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 34 mapped routes leaving Newark, NJ and 51 routes heading into Newark, NJ, covering 85 total connections. Distances range from 7 to 148 miles.

The longest mapped route from Newark, NJ covers 148 miles and takes approximately 3h 3m. Shorter options start at just 7 miles.

The average route from Newark, NJ runs about 77 miles with a drive time of roughly 1h 38m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.

At current gas prices (about $4.09/gallon for regular), the average 77-mile trip from Newark, NJ costs roughly $12 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 Cape May, NJ, Wildwood, NJ, North Wildwood, NJ and Atlantic City, NJ. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.