Origin
Frenchtown, NJ
Late night in Frenchtown on Saturday
Local time
5:48 AM
EDT
Current temp
44°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Frenchtown, 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 14m
Distance
54.2 mi
87 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 8m
★
6 AM
1h 14m
8 AM
1h 26m
10 AM
1h 18m
12 PM
1h 17m
3 PM
1h 19m
5 PM
1h 25m
8 PM
1h 11m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Frenchtown, NJ
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Trip Overview
The drive from Frenchtown, NJ to Newark, NJ covers 54.2 miles and takes about 1h 14m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway, Everittstown Road, Pittstown Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 37.9 miles on Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.99 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 14m. Total distance: 54.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 14m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (70%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 14m highway drive covering 54.2 miles, with most of the trip on Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway and Everittstown Road. The longest continuous stretch is about 37.9 miles on Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway is the longest continuous segment at about 37.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway and Everittstown Road. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 7.5 miles in near CR 513; CR 579 / Pittstown Road.
Driving Effort
9/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 54.2 miles you will encounter 14 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 7.5 miles (CR 513; CR 579 / Pittstown Road): Navigation decision point; at 27.3 miles (I 78 / Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 43.9 miles (I 78 / Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 14 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
7.5 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
CR 513; CR 579 / Pittstown Road
At end of road, turn left onto CR 513; CR 579 / Pittstown Road
Navigation decision point
6
27.3 mi into trip
|
~39m in
|
I 78 / Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
Keep slight right at fork onto I 78 / Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
43.9 mi into trip
|
~58m in
|
I 78 / Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
Keep slight right at fork onto I 78 / Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
49.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 5m in
Take the exit toward Hillside, Irvington
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 54
Toward Hillside, Irvington
8
49.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 5m in
Keep slight left at fork toward Irvington
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Toward Irvington
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Frenchtown, NJ and Newark, NJ, road signs point toward Hillside and Irvington.
Hillside
49.7 mi in
|
~1h 5m
Irvington
49.7 mi in
|
~1h 5m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway | 37.9 mi | 43m |
| Everittstown Road | 6.5 mi | 11m |
| Pittstown Road | 4 mi | 7m |
| Springfield Avenue | 2.4 mi | 4m |
| Grove Street | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Everittstown Hill Road | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Chancellor Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Market Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
— 37.9 mi, about 43m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Frenchtown, NJ and Newark, NJ.
1
Start on South Harrison Street
47 ft
·
7 sec
·
South Harrison Street
2
Turn left
152 ft
·
16 sec
3
Turn left onto Trenton Avenue
133 ft
·
4 sec
·
Trenton Avenue
4
Turn right onto NJ 12
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
Race Street
5
Continue on CR 513
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Everittstown Hill Road
6
Continue on CR 513
6.5 mi
·
11 min
·
Everittstown Road
7
At end of road, turn left onto CR 513; CR 579
4.0 mi
·
7 min
·
Pittstown Road
8
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
Toward I 78 East, US 22 East: New York, Newark
9
Merge onto I 78; US 22
15 mi
·
17 min
·
Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight right at fork onto I 78
17 mi
·
19 min
·
Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight right at fork onto I 78
5.8 mi
·
6 min
·
Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
Exit 54
Toward Hillside, Irvington
Use the slight right lane.
13
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
Toward Irvington
Use the straight / right lanes.
14
Turn straight onto Fabyan Place
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
Fabyan Place
15
Turn left onto CR 601
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
·
Chancellor Avenue
16
Turn right onto CR 509
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Coit Street
17
Turn slight left onto CR 509
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Grove Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
18
Turn right onto CR 603
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Springfield Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
19
Continue on CR 510
0.2 mi
·
41 sec
·
Market Street
20
Arrive at destination
CR 510
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 27.1 mi from Frenchtown, NJ · 39m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
27 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 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 27.1 miles from Frenchtown, 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
$8.99 one way
$17.97 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
19 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $9.84 | $19.68 |
| premium | $4.93 | $10.51 | $21.02 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.97 | $23.93 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 19 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 16.3 | 0 | $5.69 | $2.60 |
| Efficient EV | 13.6 | 0 | $4.74 | $2.17 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 21.7 | 0 | $7.59 | $3.47 |
Gas CO2
19 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (68% 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
Late night in Newark on Saturday
Local time
5:48 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
44°F
Bedminster, NJ
27 mi in
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
17 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 14m 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 Frenchtown, NJ to Newark, NJ covers 54.2 miles and takes about 1h 14m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway, Everittstown Road, Pittstown 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 27.1 miles from Frenchtown, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $8.99 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 54.2 miles you will encounter 14 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 7.5 miles (CR 513; CR 579 / Pittstown Road): Navigation decision point; at 27.3 miles (I 78 / Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 43.9 miles (I 78 / Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Frenchtown, NJ and Newark, NJ, road signs point toward Hillside and Irvington.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Thomas Edison National Historical Park, Morristown National Historical Park and Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park. 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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