The drive from Margate City, NJ to Newark, NJ covers 116.7 miles and takes about 2h 27m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Garden State Parkway, New Jersey Turnpike, Tilton Road for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is highway-focused drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 92.4 miles on Garden State Parkway.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $19.35 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.
Midpoint
58.4 miles from Margate City, NJ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 11m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 27m. Total distance: 116.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 27m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (91%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 2h 27m highway drive covering 116.7 miles, with most of the trip on Garden State Parkway and New Jersey Turnpike. The longest continuous stretch is about 92.4 miles on Garden State Parkway.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 28 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Garden State Parkway is the longest continuous segment at about 92.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Garden State Parkway and New Jersey Turnpike. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 23.7 miles in near GSP / Garden State Parkway.
Driving Effort10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 19 significant decision points across 116.7 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 23.7 miles (GSP / Garden State Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 99.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 100.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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
23.7 mi into trip|~30m in|GSP / Garden State Parkway
Keep slight left at fork onto GSP / Garden State Parkway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
8
99.4 mi into trip|~2h 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
6
100.6 mi into trip|~2h 3m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 95 North, NJTP North: New York City
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 95 North, NJTP North: New York City
8
110.6 mi into trip|~2h 15m 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
114 mi into trip|~2h 21m 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 Margate City, 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.
Gsp Toll North
6.4 mi in|~10m
Njtp: New York City
99.4 mi in|~2h
Trenton
99.4 mi in|~2h
Njtp North: New York City
100.5 mi in|~2h 2m
Newark Airport
110.6 mi in|~2h 15m
Elizabeth Seaport
110.6 mi in|~2h 15m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Garden State Parkway
92.4 mi
1h 49m
New Jersey Turnpike
9.5 mi
11m
Tilton Road
2.1 mi
3m
NJ 21
1.9 mi
3m
Downbeach Express
1.8 mi
2m
US 1
1.7 mi
2m
North Jerome Avenue
0.8 mi
1m
NJ 81
0.7 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
Garden State Parkway
— 92.4 mi, about 1h 49m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Margate City, NJ and Newark, NJ.
1
Start on CR 629; OD
10 ft·3 sec·Ventnor Avenue
2
Turn right onto CR 563
0.8 mi·1 min·North Jerome Avenue
3
Continue on CR 563
1.8 mi·2 min·Downbeach Express
4
Continue on CR 563
0.5 mi·48 sec·Margate Boulevard
5
Continue on CR 563
0.5 mi·48 sec·East Mill Road
6
Turn slight right onto CR 563
2.1 mi·3 min·Tilton Road
Use the slight right / right lanes.
7
Turn right onto CR 651
0.4 mi·54 sec·Fire Road
Use the right lane.
8
Turn left onto US 40; US 322
0.2 mi·19 sec·Black Horse Pike
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi·22 sec
Toward GSP Toll North
10
Merge onto GSP
17 mi·19 min·Garden State Parkway
Use the straight / right lanes.
11
Keep slight left at fork onto GSP
50 mi·58 min·Garden State Parkway
Use the straight lane.
12
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi·31 sec
13
Continue on GSP
25 mi·30 min·Garden State Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Take the exit
0.4 mi·48 sec
Exit 129Toward I 95, NJTP: New York City, TrentonUse the slight right lane.
15
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi·16 sec
16
Continue on this road
0.5 mi·1 min·this road
17
Continue on this road
0.1 mi·16 sec·this road
Toward I 95 North, NJTP North: New York City
18
Keep slight right at fork
0.5 mi·1 min
Toward I 95 North, NJTP North: New York City
19
Merge onto I 95; NJTP
9.5 mi·11 min·New Jersey Turnpike
20
Take the exit
0.6 mi·1 min
Exit 13AToward Newark Airport, Elizabeth SeaportUse the slight right lane.
21
Merge onto NJ 81
0.7 mi·1 min·NJ 81
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
22
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi·44 sec
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
23
Continue on US 1; US 9
1.7 mi·2 min·US 1; US 9
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
24
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.
25
Turn left onto Chestnut Street
229 ft·7 sec·Chestnut Street
Use the left lane.
26
Turn right onto Mulberry Street
0.6 mi·1 min·Mulberry Street
27
Turn left onto CR 510
0.2 mi·29 sec·Market Street
Use the left lane.
28
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 58.4 miles from Margate City, NJ, or about 1h 11m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 92.4 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 26 miles or 33m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 58.4 miles or 1h 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 1h 56m
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 Margate City, 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 Margate City, NJ
This is one driving day of about 116.7 miles and 2h 27m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 26 miles from Margate City, NJ.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Garden State Parkway for about 92.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 58.4 mi from Margate City, NJ
· 1h 11m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
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...
5 mi from route
~12 min detour
$10
near mile 116.7
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 116.7
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...
16 mi from route
~40 min detour
Free
near mile 108.7
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 112.7
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$19.35 one way
$38.69 round trip
$4.21/gal25.4 MPG avg41 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.61
$21.19
$42.38
premium
$4.93
$22.63
$45.26
diesel
$5.61
$25.77
$51.53
Estimated Tolls: $6.87
Garden State Parkway
(92.4 mi)$5.54
New Jersey Turnpike
(9.5 mi)$1.33
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
$19
Tolls
$7
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$51–$76
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 40.8 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
35
0
$12.25
$5.60
Efficient EV
29.2
0
$10.21
$4.67
EV Truck/SUV
46.7
0
$16.34
$7.47
Gas CO2
41 kg
EV CO2
14 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 16, 2026
Origin
Margate City, NJ
Night
in Margate City on Friday
Local time
11:09 PM
EDT
Current temp
38°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Newark, NJ
Night
in Newark on Friday
Local time
11:09 PM
EDT
Current temp
90°F
Mostly Sunny
SW 10 mph4% chanceLive 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
52 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
2h 27m 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 Margate City, NJ to Newark, NJ covers 116.7 miles and takes about 2h 27m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Garden State Parkway, New Jersey Turnpike, Tilton 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 58.4 miles from Margate City, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $19.35 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 demanding drive. With 19 significant decision points across 116.7 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 23.7 miles (GSP / Garden State Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 99.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 100.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Margate City, 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.
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.
