This straightforward 83.3-mile drive from Laurel Springs, NJ, to Newark, NJ, is a quick trip that can easily be completed in under two hours. It's a perfect day trip, with an estimated fuel cost of around $14, meaning you won't need to budget much for gas. The journey is primarily focused on highway travel, making it an efficient way to get from point A to point B within the Northeast region. You'll spend most of your time on major roadways, so expect a direct and functional transit experience. This route is designed for getting you there, not for lingering along the way.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
41.7 miles from Laurel Springs, NJ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 54m into the drive
.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 47m. Total distance: 83.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 47m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (90%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
Expect a highway-focused drive for this 83.3-mile journey, with 90% of the route utilizing major roadways. The majority of your time will be spent on the New Jersey Turnpike, including the longest uninterrupted stretch of 66.5 miles. This means you'll experience consistent, high-speed travel for a significant portion of the trip. While primarily interstate, you will encounter some sections on I-295 and Burnt Mill Road, offering slight variations before returning to the main turnpike. The character of the drive is predominantly about efficient transit on well-maintained highways.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 25 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
New Jersey Turnpike is the longest continuous segment at about 66.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on New Jersey Turnpike and I 295. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.8 miles in near CR 670 / Burnt Mill Road.
Driving Effort10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 83.3 miles you will encounter 19 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 1.8 miles (CR 670 / Burnt Mill Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 9.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 10.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 19 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
1.8 mi into trip|~4m in|CR 670 / Burnt Mill Road
Turn left onto CR 670 / Burnt Mill Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
9.1 mi into trip|~14m in
Take the exit toward NJ 73 South: Berlin
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 36A
Toward NJ 73 South: Berlin
7
10.2 mi into trip|~17m in
Keep slight left at fork toward NJTP North: New York
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Toward NJTP North: New York
8
77.2 mi into trip|~1h 35m 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
80.6 mi into trip|~1h 41m 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 Laurel Springs, NJ and Newark, NJ, road signs point toward Njtp: New Jersey Turnpike, Njtp North: New York, Newark Airport and Elizabeth Seaport.
Njtp: New Jersey Turnpike
9.7 mi in|~15m
Njtp North: New York
10.2 mi in|~17m
Newark Airport
77.2 mi in|~1h 35m
Elizabeth Seaport
77.2 mi in|~1h 35m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
New Jersey Turnpike
66.5 mi
1h 17m
I 295
4.1 mi
4m
Burnt Mill Road
2.8 mi
5m
NJ 21
1.9 mi
3m
US 1
1.7 mi
2m
Laurel Road
0.7 mi
1m
NJ 81
0.7 mi
1m
Mulberry Street
0.6 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
New Jersey Turnpike
— 66.5 mi, about 1h 17m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Laurel Springs, NJ and Newark, NJ.
1
Start on Tomlinson Avenue
0.1 mi·33 sec·Tomlinson Avenue
2
Turn left onto West Atlantic Avenue
297 ft·13 sec·West Atlantic Avenue
3
Turn slight left onto CR 669
0.3 mi·51 sec·Stone Road
4
Turn right onto CR 673
0.7 mi·1 min·Laurel Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Continue on CR 673
0.6 mi·1 min·White Horse Road West
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Turn left onto CR 670
2.8 mi·5 min·Burnt Mill Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
Turn left onto CR 561
0.1 mi·10 sec·Haddonfield-Berlin Road
8
Continue on CR 561
0.1 mi·11 sec·Berlin Road
9
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·24 sec
Toward I 295 North
10
Merge onto I 295
4.1 mi·4 min·I 295
11
Take the exit
0.3 mi·42 sec
Exit 36AToward NJ 73 South: BerlinUse the slight right lane.
12
Merge onto NJ 73
0.2 mi·18 sec·NJ 73
13
Take the exit
0.5 mi·1 min
Toward NJTP: New Jersey Turnpike
14
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi·1 min
Toward NJTP North: New YorkUse the straight / right lanes.
15
Merge onto NJTP
15 mi·16 min·New Jersey Turnpike
16
Keep slight right at fork onto NJTP
52 mi·1 hr·New Jersey Turnpike
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
17
Take the exit
0.6 mi·1 min
Exit 13AToward Newark Airport, Elizabeth SeaportUse the slight right lane.
18
Merge onto NJ 81
0.7 mi·1 min·NJ 81
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi·44 sec
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Continue on US 1; US 9
1.7 mi·2 min·US 1; US 9
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21
Keep slight left at fork onto NJ 21
1.9 mi·3 min·NJ 21
Toward NJ 21, US 22: Newark, DowntownUse the slight left / slight right lanes.
22
Turn left onto Chestnut Street
229 ft·7 sec·Chestnut Street
Use the left lane.
23
Turn right onto Mulberry Street
0.6 mi·1 min·Mulberry Street
24
Turn left onto CR 510
0.2 mi·29 sec·Market Street
Use the left lane.
25
Arrive at destination
CR 510
Trip Plan
With a total duration of just 1 hour and 47 minutes, this trip offers great flexibility. You can depart at almost any time of day, but consider avoiding peak commuter hours in the Newark area to ensure the smoothest arrival. Since it's a relatively short drive with no designated stops, you can easily manage fuel and rest breaks as needed. Plan to refuel before you leave Laurel Springs to be safe, as the longest stretch on the New Jersey Turnpike is quite long at 66.5 miles. Keep an eye on your GPS for any specific lane changes as you approach Newark, as the highway transitions can become complex.
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 41.7 miles from Laurel Springs, NJ, or about 54m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 66.5 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 18 miles or 26m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 41.7 miles or 54m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 28m
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 Laurel Springs, NJ so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Laurel Springs, NJ
This is one driving day of about 83.3 miles and 1h 47m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 18 miles from Laurel Springs, NJ.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on New Jersey Turnpike for about 66.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 41.7 mi from Laurel Springs, NJ
· 54m into the drive
The midpoint is around 41.7 miles from Laurel Springs, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel check
Top up before New Jersey Turnpike if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 66.5 miles.
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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Thomas Edison National Historical Park
National Historical Park
Today, the brick buildings on Main Street in West Orange, NJ seem quiet, betraying little evidence of the research, development, and innovation of their heyday. Visitors can step back in time to Thoma...
Silk cloth and steam locomotives; textiles and continuous paper rolls; firearms and aircraft engines. What do these things have in common? All were manufactured in the same place - Paterson, NJ. In 17...
12 mi from route
~31 min detour
Free
near mile 83.3
Spanning 27,000 acres from Sandy Hook in New Jersey to Breezy Point in New York City, the park is both the gateway from the ocean into New York Harbor, and the gateway to the National Park Service for...
15 mi from route
~39 min detour
Free
near mile 77.6
Morristown National Historical Park commemorates the sites of General Washington and the Continental Army’s winter encampment from December 1779 to June 1780, where soldiers survived the coldest winte...
19 mi from route
~47 min detour
Free
near mile 80.4
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$13.81 one way
$27.62 round trip
$4.21/gal25.4 MPG avg29 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.61
$15.13
$30.25
premium
$4.93
$16.15
$32.31
diesel
$5.61
$18.39
$36.78
Estimated Tolls: $9.30
New Jersey Turnpike
(66.5 mi)$9.30
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
$14
Tolls
$9
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$48–$73
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 29.1 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
25
0
$8.75
$4.00
Efficient EV
20.8
0
$7.29
$3.33
EV Truck/SUV
33.3
0
$11.66
$5.33
Gas CO2
29 kg
EV CO2
10 kg (66% 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.
Forecast as of Apr 17, 2026
Origin
Laurel Springs, NJ
Late night
in Laurel Springs on Saturday
Local time
12:05 AM
EDT
Current temp
82°F
Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms
NW 5 to 15 mph30% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Newark, NJ
Late night
in Newark on Saturday
Local time
12:05 AM
EDT
Current temp
79°F
Chance Rain Showers
NW 7 mph27% chanceLive forecast
45°F
West Windsor, NJ
42 mi in
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
3 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 47m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Laurel Springs, NJ to Newark, NJ covers 83.3 miles and takes about 1h 47m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are New Jersey Turnpike, I 295, Burnt Mill 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 41.7 miles from Laurel Springs, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $13.81 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 83.3 miles you will encounter 19 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 1.8 miles (CR 670 / Burnt Mill Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 9.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 10.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Laurel Springs, NJ and Newark, NJ, road signs point toward Njtp: New Jersey Turnpike, Njtp North: New York, Newark Airport and Elizabeth Seaport.
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.
