Origin
Carteret, NJ
Morning in Carteret on Wednesday
Local time
7:43 AM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Carteret, NJ to Newark, NJ
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
23m
Distance
13.1 mi
21 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 22m
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6 AM
0h 24m
8 AM
0h 28m
10 AM
0h 25m
12 PM
0h 25m
3 PM
0h 25m
5 PM
0h 27m
8 PM
0h 22m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Carteret, NJ
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Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick commute between Carteret and Newark, this 13.3-mile journey is a straightforward trip that typically takes about 25 minutes. Since this route stays entirely within the Northeast region of New Jersey, you won't need to worry about overnight stops or extensive planning. You can easily complete this drive in a single day, making it ideal for a morning commute or an afternoon errand run. With a fuel budget of just $2, it is a very economical trip that avoids the complexities of long-distance travel. Because it is a short, local connection, you have the flexibility to plan your departure around your own schedule rather than worrying about strict road trip logistics.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
6.5 miles from Carteret, NJ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 11m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive as you navigate through the urban landscape. You will spend your entire journey on local surface roads, including Linden Street, Washington Avenue, and Roosevelt Avenue, as this route features a 0% highway share. Because the trip is entirely composed of local streets, there are no long, uninterrupted highway stretches to cruise through. Instead, you will be managing frequent turns and urban traffic patterns for the duration of the 13.3-mile trip. This drive requires your full attention at the wheel, as it lacks the monotony of a high-speed interstate and instead demands constant navigation through the local road network.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Linden Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
41 ft
7 ft
Total Climb
91 ft
Total Descent
69 ft
Highest Point
41 ft
~6.5 mi in
Elevation Range
34 ft
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Carteret, NJ to Newark, NJ is easy. At 23m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Carteret, NJ to Newark, NJ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Linden Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Washington Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Roosevelt Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Industrial Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 95 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 95 North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| New Jersey Turnpike | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Newark Airport | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Linden Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Carteret, NJ and Newark, NJ.
1
Start on Carteret Avenue
194 ft
·
11 sec
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Carteret Avenue
2
Turn left onto Linden Street
0.1 mi
·
39 sec
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Linden Street
3
Turn left onto Washington Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Washington Avenue
4
Continue on Roosevelt Avenue
0.3 mi
·
50 sec
·
Roosevelt Avenue
5
Turn right onto Industrial Highway
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
Industrial Highway
6
Take the ramp left toward I 95 Toll, NJTP Toll: New Jersey Turnpike
0.3 mi
·
50 sec
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I 95 Toll, NJTP Toll: New Jersey Turnpike
7
Keep slight right to continue on I 95 North, NJTP North
210 ft
·
5 sec
·
I 95 North, NJTP North
8
Keep slight right to continue on I 95 North, NJTP North
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
I 95 North, NJTP North
9
Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike
5.1 mi
·
6 min
·
New Jersey Turnpike
10
Take the exit slight right toward Newark Airport, Elizabeth Seaport
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Newark Airport, Elizabeth Seaport
11
Merge slight left
0.7 mi
·
1 min
12
Keep slight left
0.4 mi
·
44 sec
13
Continue straight
1.7 mi
·
2 min
14
Keep slight left to continue on NJ 21, US 22: Newark, Downtown
1.9 mi
·
3 min
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NJ 21, US 22: Newark, Downtown
15
Turn left onto Chestnut Street
230 ft
·
8 sec
·
Chestnut Street
16
Turn right onto Mulberry Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Mulberry Street
17
Turn left onto Market Street
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
Market Street
18
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Since this is a short trip with no required stops, your main priority should be timing your departure to avoid peak local traffic congestion. You won't need to plan for refueling breaks given the low $2 cost, though keeping an eye on your gas gauge before leaving is always good practice. Because there are no designated stops on this route, make sure you handle any personal needs or errands before you head out. A helpful tip for this specific drive is to keep your navigation apps updated, as the reliance on local streets like Roosevelt Avenue and Washington Avenue means you may need to adjust for real-time traffic shifts. Staying alert through the many turns will ensure a smooth arrival in Newark.
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 6.5 miles from Carteret, NJ, or about 11m into the drive.
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 13.1 miles or 23m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 6.5 miles or 11m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 20m
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 Carteret, 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 Carteret, NJ
This is one driving day of about 13.1 miles and 23m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Carteret, NJ.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 6.5 mi from Carteret, NJ · 11m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
7 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 13.1 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 6.5 miles from Carteret, 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.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Newark, NJ.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.17 one way
$4.34 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $2.38 | $4.76 |
| premium | $4.93 | $2.54 | $5.08 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.89 | $5.78 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$2
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$27–$52
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.9 | 0 | $1.38 | $0.63 |
| Efficient EV | 3.3 | 0 | $1.15 | $0.52 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.2 | 0 | $1.83 | $0.84 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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 Wednesday
Local time
7:43 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
2 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
23m 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 Carteret, NJ to Newark, NJ covers 13.1 miles and takes about 23m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Linden Street, Washington Avenue, Roosevelt Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 6.5 miles from Carteret, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.17 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.
The drive from Carteret, NJ to Newark, NJ is easy. At 23m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Carteret, NJ to Newark, NJ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Carteret, NJ to Newark, NJ does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from 7 ft to 41 ft elevation with about 91 ft of total climbing.
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