Origin
Belmar, NJ
Morning in Belmar on Saturday
Local time
8:34 AM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Belmar, NJ to Newark, NJ
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 9m
Distance
50.1 mi
81 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 4m
★
6 AM
1h 10m
8 AM
1h 21m
10 AM
1h 14m
12 PM
1h 12m
3 PM
1h 14m
5 PM
1h 20m
8 PM
1h 6m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Belmar, NJ
Aisling Kerr
Trip Overview
Belmar, NJ to Newark, NJ is 50.1 miles and takes about 1 hour 9 minutes via Garden State Parkway and New Jersey Turnpike, with a fuel budget near $8 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This straightforward drive keeps you within New Jersey, moving you from the Northeast region to the Northeast region. It's a practical trip primarily utilizing major highways, making it ideal for those prioritizing speed and efficiency. With just over an hour of driving time, this route is perfectly suited for a same-day journey, allowing ample time for your destination activities.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 9m. Total distance: 50.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 9m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (78%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This route is heavily focused on highway travel, with 78% of the journey on faster roads. Expect a highway-focused drive that includes significant stretches on the Garden State Parkway and the New Jersey Turnpike. The longest uninterrupted segment you'll experience is 25.4 miles on the Garden State Parkway, offering a consistent pace. While primarily highway, you will also encounter River Road, introducing a change of pace before reaching Newark. The overall feel is efficient travel designed for covering distance quickly.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 26 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Garden State Parkway is the longest continuous segment at about 25.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Garden State Parkway and New Jersey Turnpike. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.4 miles in near NJ 35; NJ 71 / River Road.
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 50.1 miles you will encounter 18 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 0.4 miles (NJ 35; NJ 71 / River Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 32.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 33.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 18 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0.4 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
NJ 35; NJ 71 / River Road
Turn right onto NJ 35; NJ 71 / River Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
32.8 mi into trip
|
~42m in
Take the exit toward I 95, NJTP: New York City, Trenton
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 129
Toward I 95, NJTP: New York City, Trenton
6
33.9 mi into trip
|
~45m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 95 North, NJTP North: New York City
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 95 North, NJTP North: New York City
8
43.9 mi into trip
|
~57m 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
8
47.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 3m 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
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Belmar, NJ and Newark, NJ, road signs point toward Gsp Toll North, Njtp: New York City, Trenton, Njtp North: New York City, Newark Airport and Elizabeth Seaport - among others.
Gsp Toll North
6.6 mi in
|
~10m
Njtp: New York City
32.8 mi in
|
~42m
Trenton
32.8 mi in
|
~42m
Njtp North: New York City
33.8 mi in
|
~44m
Newark Airport
43.9 mi in
|
~57m
Elizabeth Seaport
43.9 mi in
|
~57m
Downtown
47.4 mi in
|
~1h 3m
|
via NJ 21
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Garden State Parkway | 25.4 mi | 30m |
| New Jersey Turnpike | 9.5 mi | 11m |
| River Road | 3.4 mi | 4m |
| Asbury Avenue | 2.5 mi | 3m |
| NJ 21 | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| US 1 | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| NJ 81 | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Mulberry Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Garden State Parkway
— 25.4 mi, about 30m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Belmar, NJ and Newark, NJ.
1
Start on D Street
40 ft
·
9 sec
·
D Street
2
Turn left onto 10th Avenue
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
10th Avenue
3
Turn right onto NJ 35; NJ 71
3.4 mi
·
4 min
·
River Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
Keep slight left at fork onto NJ 35
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
Asbury Park Circle
5
Continue on CR 16
391 ft
·
6 sec
·
Asbury Park Circle
6
Keep slight right at fork onto NJ 66; CR 16
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Asbury Avenue
7
Continue on CR 16
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Asbury Avenue
8
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
Toward GSP Toll North
9
Merge onto GSP
0.3 mi
·
23 sec
·
Garden State Parkway
10
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
·
31 sec
11
Continue on GSP
25 mi
·
30 min
·
Garden State Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
Exit 129
Toward I 95, NJTP: New York City, Trenton
Use the slight right lane.
13
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
14
Continue on this road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
this road
15
Continue on this road
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
this road
Toward I 95 North, NJTP North: New York City
16
Keep slight right at fork
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 95 North, NJTP North: New York City
17
Merge onto I 95; NJTP
9.5 mi
·
11 min
·
New Jersey Turnpike
18
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 13A
Toward Newark Airport, Elizabeth Seaport
Use the slight right lane.
19
Merge onto NJ 81
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
NJ 81
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
44 sec
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21
Continue on US 1; US 9
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
US 1; US 9
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
22
Keep slight left at fork onto NJ 21
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
NJ 21
Toward NJ 21, US 22: Newark, Downtown
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
23
Turn left onto Chestnut Street
229 ft
·
7 sec
·
Chestnut Street
Use the left lane.
24
Turn right onto Mulberry Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Mulberry Street
25
Turn left onto CR 510
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
Market Street
Use the left lane.
26
Arrive at destination
CR 510
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 25 mi from Belmar, NJ · 33m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
25 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 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 25 miles from Belmar, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Newark, NJ
The final approach into Newark, NJ usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.31 one way
$16.61 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
18 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $9.10 | $18.19 |
| premium | $4.93 | $9.72 | $19.43 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.06 | $22.12 |
Estimated Tolls: $2.85
Garden State Parkway
(25.4 mi)
$1.52
New Jersey Turnpike
(9.5 mi)
$1.33
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Tolls
$3
Total
$11
Estimated CO2 emission: 17.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15 | 0 | $5.26 | $2.40 |
| Efficient EV | 12.5 | 0 | $4.38 | $2.00 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 20 | 0 | $7.01 | $3.21 |
Gas CO2
18 kg
EV CO2
6 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
Morning in Newark on Saturday
Local time
8:34 AM
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
15 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 9m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Belmar, NJ to Newark, NJ covers 50.1 miles and takes about 1h 9m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Garden State Parkway, New Jersey Turnpike, River Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 25 miles from Belmar, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $8.31 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 50.1 miles you will encounter 18 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (NJ 35; NJ 71 / River Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 32.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 33.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Belmar, NJ and Newark, NJ, road signs point toward Gsp Toll North, Njtp: New York City, Trenton, Njtp North: New York City, Newark Airport and Elizabeth Seaport - among others.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Thomas Edison National Historical Park, Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park and Gateway National Recreation Area. There are 4 parks within detour distance of this route.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh 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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