Trip from Newark, NJ to Kingston Estates, NJ

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

1h 36m

Distance

76.3 mi

123 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$13

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 22 min

4 AM

1h 29m ★

6 AM

1h 37m

8 AM

1h 51m

10 AM

1h 42m

12 PM

1h 40m

3 PM

1h 43m

5 PM

1h 51m

8 PM

1h 32m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Kingston Estates, NJ

Brent Singleton

Trip Overview

This 76.3-mile drive from Newark to Kingston Estates, NJ, is designed for efficiency, taking just about 1 hour and 36 minutes. Primarily utilizing the New Jersey Turnpike and US 1, this route is a highway-focused journey, making it a perfect day trip. With an estimated fuel cost of $13, it's an economical option for a quick regional hop within the Northeast. You'll spend most of your time on major thoroughfares, so expect a straightforward trip without significant deviations. This drive is ideal if you're looking for a direct and uncomplicated way to get from point A to point B in New Jersey.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Midpoint

38.1 miles from Newark, NJ

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 49m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 36m. Total distance: 76.3 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 36m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (91%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

Expect a predominantly highway experience, with 91% of the drive taking place on major roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch is a considerable 66.5 miles along the New Jersey Turnpike, indicating a consistent, high-speed journey for a significant portion of your trip. While the profile is highway-focused, the inclusion of US 1 and McCarter Highway suggests you might encounter some more varied conditions as you approach your destination, potentially including more local traffic or slightly lower speed limits. Overall, this route prioritizes getting you there quickly over scenic detours.

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 66.5 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 76.3 miles you will encounter 17 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 17 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

0.2 mi into trip | ~0m in | Mulberry Street

Turn right onto Mulberry Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.

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

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

55.5 mi into trip | ~1h 9m in | NJTP / New Jersey Turnpike

Keep slight left at fork onto NJTP / New Jersey Turnpike toward NJTP South: Camden, Wilmington

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward NJTP South: Camden, Wilmington

72.8 mi into trip | ~1h 29m in

Keep slight right at fork toward NJ 73 North: Camden

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Toward NJ 73 North: Camden

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 Kingston Estates, NJ, road signs point toward Njtp South: Trenton, Njtp South: Camden, Wilmington and Camden.

Njtp South: Trenton

5.4 mi in | ~11m

Njtp South: Camden

55.5 mi in | ~1h 9m | via NJTP

Wilmington

55.5 mi in | ~1h 9m | via NJTP

Camden

72.3 mi in | ~1h 29m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
New Jersey Turnpike	66.5 mi	1h 17m
US 1	1.7 mi	2m
McCarter Highway	1.5 mi	3m
Church Road	1.5 mi	2m
NJ 81	1.1 mi	2m
North Kings Highway	0.8 mi	1m
Mulberry Street	0.7 mi	1m
Chapel Avenue East	0.6 mi	1m

Longest stretch: New Jersey Turnpike — 66.5 mi, about 1h 17m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Newark, NJ and Kingston Estates, NJ.

Start on CR 510

0.2 mi · 34 sec · Market Street

Use the straight lane.

Turn right onto Mulberry Street

0.7 mi · 1 min · Mulberry Street

Use the straight / right lanes.

Turn slight right onto NJ 21

1.5 mi · 3 min · McCarter Highway

Use the left lane.

Merge onto US 1; US 9

0.2 mi · 17 sec · US 1; US 9

Continue on US 1; US 9

1.5 mi · 2 min · US 1; US 9

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 15 sec

Use the slight left / straight lanes.

Continue on NJ 81

1.1 mi · 2 min · NJ 81

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight right at fork

315 ft · 7 sec

Toward I 95 South, NJTP South: Trenton Use the slight left / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork

0.4 mi · 38 sec

Toward I 95 South, NJTP South: Trenton

Merge onto I 95; NJTP

50 mi · 57 min · New Jersey Turnpike

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto NJTP

17 mi · 19 min · New Jersey Turnpike

Toward NJTP South: Camden, Wilmington

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 55 sec

Exit 4 Toward NJ 73: Mount Laurel, Camden

Keep slight right at fork

0.2 mi · 24 sec

Toward NJ 73 North: Camden Use the slight left / slight right lanes.

Merge onto NJ 73

511 ft · 17 sec · NJ 73

Turn left onto CR 673

0.4 mi · 49 sec · Fellowship Road

Use the left lane.

Turn right onto CR 616

1.5 mi · 2 min · Church Road

Use the straight lane.

Turn left onto NJ 41

0.8 mi · 1 min · North Kings Highway

Use the left / straight / right lanes.

Turn left onto Chapel Avenue East

0.6 mi · 1 min · Chapel Avenue East

Use the left lane.

Turn left onto Hastings Road

119 ft · 5 sec · Hastings Road

Arrive at destination

Hastings Road

Trip Plan

Given the relatively short duration of 1 hour and 36 minutes, this trip is easily manageable in a single day. Consider departing during off-peak hours to maximize your time on the highway and minimize potential traffic delays, especially on the New Jersey Turnpike. With no specific stops recommended, you have the flexibility to take breaks as needed, perhaps a quick stop for fuel or a stretch when you feel it. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the estimated cost is $13, and plan your refueling accordingly, especially before embarking on the longest 66.5-mile stretch on the Turnpike.

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 38.1 miles from Newark, NJ, or about 49m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 66.5 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 17 miles or 24m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 38.1 miles or 49m 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 20m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Kingston Estates, NJ than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Newark, NJ so your first major turns are already loaded.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Newark, NJ

This is one driving day of about 76.3 miles and 1h 36m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 17 miles from Newark, NJ.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

The longest stretch is on New Jersey Turnpike for about 66.5 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 38.1 mi from Newark, NJ · 49m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Trenton, NJ

38 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

Staten Island, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 17 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

West Windsor, NJ

Meal break

The midpoint is around 38.1 miles from Newark, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before New Jersey Turnpike if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 66.5 miles.

Arriving in Kingston Estates, NJ

The final approach into Kingston Estates, 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

$12.65 one way

$25.30 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 27 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.61	$13.85	$27.71
premium	$4.93	$14.80	$29.59
diesel	$5.61	$16.85	$33.69

Estimated Tolls: $9.31

New Jersey Turnpike (66.5 mi) $9.31

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

$13

Tolls

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$47–$72

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 26.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	22.9	$8.01	$3.66
Efficient EV	19.1	$6.68	$3.05
EV Truck/SUV	30.5	$10.68	$4.88

Gas CO2

27 kg

EV CO2

9 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Newark, NJ

Evening in Newark on Thursday

Local time

6:10 PM

EDT

Current temp

61°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Kingston Estates, NJ

Evening in Kingston Estates on Thursday

Local time

6:10 PM

EDT

Current temp

60°F

Unavailable

Live 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

1 degrees cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

1h 36m 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 Kingston Estates, NJ covers 76.3 miles and takes about 1h 36m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are New Jersey Turnpike, US 1, McCarter Highway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 38.1 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 $12.65 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.