Origin
Newark, NJ
Night in Newark on Friday
Local time
11:59 PM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Newark, NJ to Groveville, NJ
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 12m
Distance
52.3 mi
84 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 7m
★
6 AM
1h 12m
8 AM
1h 24m
10 AM
1h 16m
12 PM
1h 15m
3 PM
1h 17m
5 PM
1h 23m
8 PM
1h 9m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Groveville, NJ
Alexa V. Mato
Trip Overview
This straightforward 52.3-mile drive from Newark, NJ to Groveville, NJ takes about 1 hour and 12 minutes, making it a perfect day trip. With 86% of the journey on highways and a budget-friendly fuel cost of around $9, it's an efficient option for getting between these two points in the Northeast region. The primary roads you'll be on are the New Jersey Turnpike and US 1, with a significant uninterrupted stretch of 39.9 miles on the Turnpike. This route is ideal if you're looking for a quick and practical transit, with no mandatory overnight stops needed.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 12m. Total distance: 52.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 12m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (86%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
Expect a decidedly highway-focused drive for the majority of this 52.3-mile trip, with 86% of the route utilizing major roadways. You'll spend a considerable amount of time on the New Jersey Turnpike, including a substantial 39.9-mile segment without the need for frequent exits. As you transition to US 1 and then Robbinsville Road, the character may shift slightly, but the overall feel remains geared towards efficient travel. This isn't a route for leisurely sightseeing, but rather for making good time.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 20 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 39.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on New Jersey Turnpike and US 1. 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 Mulberry Street.
Driving Effort
10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 52.3 miles you will encounter 16 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 0.2 miles (Mulberry Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 5.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 16 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Mulberry Street
Turn right onto Mulberry Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
5.4 mi into trip
|
~11m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 95 South, NJTP South: Trenton
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward I 95 South, NJTP South: Trenton
6
5.4 mi into trip
|
~11m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 95 South, NJTP South: Trenton
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 95 South, NJTP South: Trenton
8
45.8 mi into trip
|
~58m in
Take the exit toward I 195: Trenton, Shore Points
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 7A
Toward I 195: Trenton, Shore Points
7
48.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 5m in
Take the exit toward US 130 South: Bordentown
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Exit 5A
Toward US 130 South: Bordentown
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Newark, NJ and Groveville, NJ, road signs point toward Njtp South: Trenton, Shore Points and Trenton.
Njtp South: Trenton
5.4 mi in
|
~11m
Shore Points
45.8 mi in
|
~58m
Trenton
46.9 mi in
|
~1h 1m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| New Jersey Turnpike | 39.9 mi | 46m |
| US 1 | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| Robbinsville Road | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| McCarter Highway | 1.5 mi | 3m |
| Central Jersey Expressway | 1.3 mi | 1m |
| NJ 81 | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| NJ 156 | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Mulberry Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
New Jersey Turnpike
— 39.9 mi, about 46m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Newark, NJ and Groveville, NJ.
1
Start on CR 510
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
Market Street
Use the straight lane.
2
Turn right onto Mulberry Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Mulberry Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
3
Turn slight right onto NJ 21
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
McCarter Highway
Use the left lane.
4
Merge onto US 1; US 9
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
US 1; US 9
5
Continue on US 1; US 9
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
US 1; US 9
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
7
Continue on NJ 81
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
NJ 81
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight right at fork
315 ft
·
7 sec
Toward I 95 South, NJTP South: Trenton
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
38 sec
Toward I 95 South, NJTP South: Trenton
10
Merge onto I 95; NJTP
40 mi
·
46 min
·
New Jersey Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
1.2 mi
·
3 min
Exit 7A
Toward I 195: Trenton, Shore Points
Use the slight right lane.
12
Keep slight left at fork
0.6 mi
·
2 min
Toward I 195 West: Hamilton, Trenton
13
Merge onto I 195
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Central Jersey Expressway
14
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
51 sec
Exit 5A
Toward US 130 South: Bordentown
Use the right lane.
15
Merge onto US 130
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Robbinsville Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
Toward Yardville, Allentown
17
Continue on NJ 156
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
NJ 156
18
Turn left onto CR 609
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Church Street
19
At end of road, turn left onto Main Street
63 ft
·
1 sec
·
Main Street
20
Arrive at destination
Main Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 26.2 mi from Newark, NJ · 35m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
26 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 26.2 miles from Newark, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Groveville, NJ
The final approach into Groveville, 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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.67 one way
$17.34 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
18 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $9.50 | $18.99 |
| premium | $4.93 | $10.14 | $20.29 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.55 | $23.09 |
Estimated Tolls: $5.59
New Jersey Turnpike
(39.9 mi)
$5.59
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Tolls
$6
Total
$14
Estimated CO2 emission: 18.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15.7 | 0 | $5.49 | $2.51 |
| Efficient EV | 13.1 | 0 | $4.58 | $2.09 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 20.9 | 0 | $7.32 | $3.35 |
Gas CO2
18 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (67% 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
Groveville, NJ
Night in Groveville on Friday
Local time
11:59 PM
EDT
Current temp
72°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
63°F
Edison, NJ
26 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
11 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 12m 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 Groveville, NJ covers 52.3 miles and takes about 1h 12m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are New Jersey Turnpike, US 1, Robbinsville 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 26.2 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 $8.67 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 52.3 miles you will encounter 16 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 0.2 miles (Mulberry Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 5.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Newark, NJ and Groveville, NJ, road signs point toward Njtp South: Trenton, Shore Points and Trenton.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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