Origin
Florham Park, NJ
Night in Florham Park on Wednesday
Local time
11:26 PM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Florham Park, NJ to Newark, NJ
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
24m
Distance
12.6 mi
20 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 22m
★
6 AM
0h 24m
8 AM
0h 29m
10 AM
0h 26m
12 PM
0h 25m
3 PM
0h 26m
5 PM
0h 28m
8 PM
0h 23m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Florham Park, NJ
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Trip Overview
The drive from Florham Park, NJ to Newark, NJ covers 12.6 miles and takes about 24m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on South Orange Avenue, Columbia Turnpike, Market Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 9.6 miles on South Orange Avenue. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.09 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
This drive is short enough that no stops are needed.
Midpoint
6.3 miles from Florham Park, NJ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 11m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 24m drive with frequent turns across 12.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 7 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
South Orange Avenue is the longest continuous segment at about 9.6 miles.
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. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near CR 609 / Hanover Road.
Route Complexity
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Florham Park, NJ to Newark, NJ is easy. At 24m with 19% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (CR 609 / Hanover Road): Navigation decision point; near the start (CR 510 / Columbia Turnpike): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
2 of 2 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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CR 609 / Hanover Road
Turn right onto CR 609 / Hanover Road
Navigation decision point
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CR 510 / Columbia Turnpike
Turn left onto CR 510 / Columbia Turnpike
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South Orange Avenue | 9.6 mi | 18m |
| Columbia Turnpike | 2.5 mi | 4m |
| Market Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Springfield Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Hanover Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
South Orange Avenue
— 9.6 mi, about 18m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Florham Park, NJ and Newark, NJ.
1
Start on this road
107 ft
·
9 sec
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this road
2
Turn right onto CR 609
133 ft
·
5 sec
·
Hanover Road
3
Turn left onto CR 510
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Columbia Turnpike
Use the left lane.
4
Continue on CR 510
9.6 mi
·
18 min
·
South Orange Avenue
Use the left lane.
5
Turn straight onto CR 510; CR 603
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
Springfield Avenue
6
Continue on CR 510
0.2 mi
·
41 sec
·
Market Street
7
Arrive at destination
CR 510
Trip Plan
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 6.3 miles from Florham Park, NJ, or about 11m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 9.6 miles.
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 12.6 miles or 24m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 6.3 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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Have your navigation ready before leaving Florham Park, NJ.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Florham Park, NJ
This is one driving day of about 12.6 miles and 24m.
At 12.6 miles this is a quick drive — no planned stops needed.
The longest stretch is on South Orange Avenue for about 9.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 6.3 mi from Florham Park, NJ · 11m into the drive
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 12.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 6.3 miles from Florham Park, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Newark, NJ
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Newark, NJ if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.09 one way
$4.18 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $2.29 | $4.58 |
| premium | $4.93 | $2.44 | $4.89 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.78 | $5.56 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.17
Columbia Turnpike
(2.5 mi)
$0.17
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$2
Tolls
$0
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$27–$52
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.8 | 0 | $1.32 | $0.60 |
| Efficient EV | 3.2 | 0 | $1.10 | $0.50 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5 | 0 | $1.76 | $0.81 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
Night in Newark on Wednesday
Local time
11:26 PM
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
5 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
24m 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 Florham Park, NJ to Newark, NJ covers 12.6 miles and takes about 24m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are South Orange Avenue, Columbia Turnpike, Market Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 6.3 miles from Florham Park, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.09 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 Florham Park, NJ to Newark, NJ is easy. At 24m with 19% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (CR 609 / Hanover Road): Navigation decision point; near the start (CR 510 / Columbia Turnpike): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Florham Park, NJ to Newark, NJ does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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