Origin
Madison Park, NJ
Morning in Madison Park on Friday
Local time
11:59 AM
EDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Madison Park, NJ to Newark, NJ
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
40m
Distance
24.2 mi
39 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 37m
★
6 AM
0h 40m
8 AM
0h 47m
10 AM
0h 43m
12 PM
0h 42m
3 PM
0h 43m
5 PM
0h 47m
8 PM
0h 38m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Madison Park, NJ
Dajana Blakcori
Trip Overview
The drive from Madison Park, NJ to Newark, NJ covers 24.2 miles and takes about 40m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on New Jersey Turnpike, Garden State Parkway, NJ 21 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 9.5 miles on New Jersey Turnpike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.01 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 40m. Total distance: 24.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
40m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (74%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 40m highway drive covering 24.2 miles, with most of the trip on New Jersey Turnpike and Garden State Parkway. The longest continuous stretch is about 9.5 miles on New Jersey Turnpike.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 24 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 9.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on New Jersey Turnpike and Garden State Parkway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near Princeton Road.
Driving Effort
10/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 19 decision points packed into just 24.2 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 40m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (Princeton Road): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 0.6 miles (CR 673 / Ernston Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 19 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0.2 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Princeton Road
At end of road, turn right onto Princeton Road
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
6
0.6 mi into trip
|
~2m in
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CR 673 / Ernston Road
Turn left onto CR 673 / Ernston Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
6.9 mi into trip
|
~13m 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
8
18.1 mi into trip
|
~28m 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
21.5 mi into trip
|
~34m 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 Madison Park, 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
2.6 mi in
|
~6m
Njtp: New York City
6.9 mi in
|
~13m
Trenton
6.9 mi in
|
~13m
Njtp North: New York City
7.9 mi in
|
~15m
Newark Airport
18.1 mi in
|
~28m
Elizabeth Seaport
18.1 mi in
|
~28m
Downtown
21.5 mi in
|
~34m
|
via NJ 21
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| New Jersey Turnpike | 9.5 mi | 11m |
| Garden State Parkway | 4 mi | 5m |
| NJ 21 | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| US 1 | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| Washington Road | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| NJ 81 | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Ernston Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Mulberry Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
New Jersey Turnpike
— 9.5 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Madison Park, NJ and Newark, NJ.
1
Start on Harvard Road
0.1 mi
·
25 sec
·
Harvard Road
2
Turn left onto Lehigh Road
0.1 mi
·
33 sec
·
Lehigh Road
3
At end of road, turn right onto Princeton Road
0.2 mi
·
50 sec
·
Princeton Road
4
Turn left onto Rutgers Road
0.2 mi
·
45 sec
·
Rutgers Road
5
Turn left onto CR 673
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Ernston Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Turn right onto CR 535
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Washington Road
Use the right lane.
7
Turn left onto CR 670
223 ft
·
6 sec
·
Main Street
Use the left lane.
8
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
Toward GSP Toll North
9
Merge onto GSP
4.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Garden State Parkway
10
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
Exit 129
Toward I 95, NJTP: New York City, Trenton
Use the slight right lane.
11
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
12
Continue on this road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
this road
13
Continue on this road
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
this road
Toward I 95 North, NJTP North: New York City
14
Keep slight right at fork
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 95 North, NJTP North: New York City
15
Merge onto I 95; NJTP
9.5 mi
·
11 min
·
New Jersey Turnpike
16
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 13A
Toward Newark Airport, Elizabeth Seaport
Use the slight right lane.
17
Merge onto NJ 81
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
NJ 81
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
44 sec
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Continue on US 1; US 9
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
US 1; US 9
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20
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.
21
Turn left onto Chestnut Street
229 ft
·
7 sec
·
Chestnut Street
Use the left lane.
22
Turn right onto Mulberry Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Mulberry Street
23
Turn left onto CR 510
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
Market Street
Use the left lane.
24
Arrive at destination
CR 510
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.01 one way
$8.02 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $4.39 | $8.79 |
| premium | $4.93 | $4.69 | $9.39 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.34 | $10.69 |
Estimated Tolls: $1.57
New Jersey Turnpike
(9.5 mi)
$1.33
Garden State Parkway
(4 mi)
$0.24
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Tolls
$2
Total
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.3 | 0 | $2.54 | $1.16 |
| Efficient EV | 6.1 | 0 | $2.12 | $0.97 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.7 | 0 | $3.39 | $1.55 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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 Friday
Local time
11:59 AM
EDT
Current temp
79°F
Chance Rain Showers
NW 7 mph
27% chance
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
8 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
40m 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 Madison Park, NJ to Newark, NJ covers 24.2 miles and takes about 40m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are New Jersey Turnpike, Garden State Parkway, NJ 21. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 12.1 miles from Madison Park, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.01 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 is a short but busy drive. With 19 decision points packed into just 24.2 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 40m.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (Princeton Road): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 0.6 miles (CR 673 / Ernston Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Madison Park, 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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