Origin
Milford, NJ
Afternoon in Milford on Saturday
Local time
2:05 PM
EDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Milford, 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 19m
Distance
55.5 mi
89 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 13m
★
6 AM
1h 20m
8 AM
1h 32m
10 AM
1h 24m
12 PM
1h 23m
3 PM
1h 25m
5 PM
1h 31m
8 PM
1h 16m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Milford, NJ
Alexa V. Mato
Trip Overview
The drive from Milford, NJ to Newark, NJ covers 55.5 miles and takes about 1h 19m 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 mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 37.9 miles on Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.20 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway | 37.9 mi | 43m |
| Everittstown Road | 4 mi | 7m |
| Pittstown Road | 4 mi | 7m |
| Milford - Mount Pleasant Road | 2.6 mi | 6m |
| Springfield Avenue | 2.4 mi | 4m |
| Little York - Mount Pleasant Road | 2.3 mi | 5m |
| Grove Street | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Chancellor Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
— 37.9 mi, about 43m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Milford, NJ and Newark, NJ.
1
Start on Bridge Street
30 ft
·
2 sec
·
Bridge Street
2
Turn right onto CR 519
519 ft
·
12 sec
·
Frenchtown Road
3
Turn left onto CR 519
2.6 mi
·
6 min
·
Milford - Mount Pleasant Road
4
Turn right onto CR 519
2.3 mi
·
5 min
·
Little York - Mount Pleasant Road
5
Turn left onto CR 513
4.0 mi
·
7 min
·
Everittstown Road
6
At end of road, turn left onto CR 513; CR 579
4.0 mi
·
7 min
·
Pittstown Road
7
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
Toward I 78 East, US 22 East: New York, Newark
8
Merge onto I 78; US 22
15 mi
·
17 min
·
Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight right at fork onto I 78
17 mi
·
19 min
·
Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight right at fork onto I 78
5.8 mi
·
6 min
·
Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
Exit 54
Toward Hillside, Irvington
Use the slight right lane.
12
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
Toward Irvington
Use the straight / right lanes.
13
Turn straight onto Fabyan Place
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
Fabyan Place
14
Turn left onto CR 601
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
·
Chancellor Avenue
15
Turn right onto CR 509
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Coit Street
16
Turn slight left onto CR 509
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Grove Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
17
Turn right onto CR 603
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Springfield Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
18
Continue on CR 510
0.2 mi
·
41 sec
·
Market Street
19
Arrive at destination
CR 510
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
28 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 27.8 miles from Milford, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 155 decision points cluster between mile 8.9 and 51.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
8.9 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
CR 513; CR 579 / Pittstown Road
At end of road, turn left onto CR 513; CR 579 / Pittstown Road
Navigation decision point
6
28.7 mi into trip
|
~44m 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
45.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 3m 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
51.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 10m 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
51.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 10m in
Keep slight left at fork toward Irvington
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Toward Irvington
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.20 one way
$18.40 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
19 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $10.08 | $20.15 |
| premium | $4.93 | $10.76 | $21.53 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.25 | $24.51 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 19.4 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 | 16.7 | 0 | $5.83 | $2.66 |
| Efficient EV | 13.9 | 0 | $4.86 | $2.22 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 22.2 | 0 | $7.77 | $3.55 |
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
Afternoon in Newark on Saturday
Local time
2:05 PM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
44°F
Bedminster, NJ
28 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 19m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
55.5 mi in 1h 19m, mostly highway — 37.9 mi of that is on Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway.
68% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 37.9 mi on Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
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 8.9 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 55.5 miles you will encounter 15 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 8.9 miles (CR 513; CR 579 / Pittstown Road): Navigation decision point; at 28.7 miles (I 78 / Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 45.3 miles (I 78 / Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Milford, NJ and Newark, NJ, road signs point toward Hillside and Irvington.
Hillside
51.1 mi in
|
~1h 10m
Irvington
51.1 mi in
|
~1h 10m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 19m. Total distance: 55.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 19m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (68%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 37.9 miles on Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Newark, NJ before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 8.9 miles (CR 513; CR 579 / Pittstown Road): Navigation decision point; at 28.7 miles (I 78 / Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 45.3 miles (I 78 / Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Thomas Edison National Historical Park, Morristown National Historical Park and Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park (4 total within detour distance). See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Newark, NJ before heading back.
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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