Origin
Newark, NJ
Evening in Newark on Thursday
Local time
6:59 PM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Newark, NJ to Annandale, NJ
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
50m
Distance
40.6 mi
65 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 46m
★
6 AM
0h 50m
8 AM
0h 59m
10 AM
0h 53m
12 PM
0h 52m
3 PM
0h 54m
5 PM
0h 58m
8 PM
0h 48m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Annandale, NJ
Alexa V. Mato
Trip Overview
The drive from Newark, NJ to Annandale, NJ covers 40.6 miles and takes about 50m 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, Irvine Turner Boulevard, Springfield Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 36.5 miles on Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.73 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 50m. Total distance: 40.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
50m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (91%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 50m highway drive covering 40.6 miles, with most of the trip on Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway and Irvine Turner Boulevard. The longest continuous stretch is about 36.5 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 16 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 36.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway and Irvine Turner Boulevard. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.9 miles in near Irvine Turner Boulevard.
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 12 decision points packed into just 40.6 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 50m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.9 miles (Irvine Turner Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 2.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.9 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
Irvine Turner Boulevard
Turn left onto Irvine Turner Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
6
2.3 mi into trip
|
~5m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 78
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward I 78
7
2.6 mi into trip
|
~5m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 78 West: Clinton
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 78 West: Clinton
7
9.4 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
I 78
Keep slight left at fork onto I 78 toward I 78 West: Clinton
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 78 West: Clinton
7
39.9 mi into trip
|
~48m in
Take the exit toward Annandale
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 18
Toward Annandale
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway | 36.5 mi | 42m |
| Irvine Turner Boulevard | 1.4 mi | 3m |
| Springfield Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Market Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Beaver Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| I 78 | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| US 22 | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
— 36.5 mi, about 42m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Newark, NJ and Annandale, NJ.
1
Start on CR 510
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
·
Market Street
2
Turn left onto CR 510; CR 603
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Springfield Avenue
3
Turn left onto Irvine Turner Boulevard
1.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Irvine Turner Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
4
Take the ramp
474 ft
·
11 sec
Toward I 78
5
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
Toward I 78
6
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
25 sec
Toward I 78 West: Clinton
Use the slight left lane.
7
Merge onto I 78
0.7 mi
·
46 sec
·
Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
8
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
24 sec
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Merge onto I 78
5.5 mi
·
6 min
·
Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
10
Keep slight left at fork onto I 78
0.2 mi
·
11 sec
·
I 78
Toward I 78 West: Clinton
Use the slight left lane.
11
Merge onto I 78
30 mi
·
35 min
·
Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
Exit 18
Toward Annandale
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Merge onto US 22
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
US 22
14
Keep slight right at fork
409 ft
·
10 sec
15
Continue on Beaver Avenue
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
Beaver Avenue
16
Arrive at destination
CR 626
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 20.3 mi from Newark, NJ · 26m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
20 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 40.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 20.3 miles from Newark, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Annandale, NJ
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Annandale, NJ if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.73 one way
$13.46 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $7.37 | $14.74 |
| premium | $4.93 | $7.87 | $15.75 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.96 | $17.93 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.2 | 0 | $4.26 | $1.95 |
| Efficient EV | 10.2 | 0 | $3.55 | $1.62 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 16.2 | 0 | $5.68 | $2.60 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (64% 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
Annandale, NJ
Evening in Annandale on Thursday
Local time
7:00 PM
EDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
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
50m 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 Newark, NJ to Annandale, NJ covers 40.6 miles and takes about 50m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway, Irvine Turner Boulevard, Springfield Avenue. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 20.3 miles from Newark, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $6.73 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 12 decision points packed into just 40.6 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 50m.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.9 miles (Irvine Turner Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 2.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Newark, NJ to Annandale, NJ does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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.
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