Origin
Newark, NJ
Afternoon in Newark on Thursday
Local time
1:25 PM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Newark, NJ to Livingston, NJ
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
18m
Distance
11 mi
18 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 17m
★
6 AM
0h 18m
8 AM
0h 21m
10 AM
0h 19m
12 PM
0h 19m
3 PM
0h 19m
5 PM
0h 21m
8 PM
0h 17m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Livingston, NJ
David Kanigan
Trip Overview
This quick 11-mile journey from Newark to Livingston, NJ, is designed for a single day of travel, taking an estimated 18 minutes to complete. With a highway share of 62%, you'll spend a good portion of your time on main roads like the Essex Freeway and East Mount Pleasant Avenue. The fuel cost is estimated at a low $2, making this an economical option for getting between these two Northeast locations. Given its short distance and duration, this route is ideal for a spontaneous trip or an easy add-on to another excursion in New Jersey.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 18m. Total distance: 11 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
18m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (62%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
Expect a highway-focused drive for most of this trip, with 62% of the route utilizing faster roads. You'll experience a continuous stretch of 6.8 miles on the Essex Freeway, offering a consistent pace. The route transitions onto local roads like East Mount Pleasant Avenue and Shrewsbury Drive, providing a change of scenery before you reach your destination. This blend means you'll get a taste of both efficient highway travel and more neighborhood-oriented driving.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Essex Freeway is the longest continuous segment at about 6.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Essex Freeway and East Mount Pleasant Avenue. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 11 miles you will encounter 9 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 0.1 miles: Navigation decision point; at 1.2 miles (Orange Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
5
1.2 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
Orange Street
Turn left onto Orange Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
1.7 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Take the ramp toward I 280 West: Garden State Parkway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward I 280 West: Garden State Parkway
5
2 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
I 280 / Essex Freeway
Merge onto I 280 / Essex Freeway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
8.8 mi into trip
|
~13m in
Take the exit toward Laurel Avenue South
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Exit 6A
Toward Laurel Avenue South
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Newark, NJ to Livingston, NJ, road signs begin pointing toward Laurel Avenue South along the way.
Laurel Avenue South
8.8 mi in
|
~13m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Essex Freeway | 6.8 mi | 9m |
| East Mount Pleasant Avenue | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Shrewsbury Drive | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Raymond Boulevard | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Orange Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Laurel Avenue | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Lock Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Market Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Essex Freeway
— 6.8 mi, about 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Newark, NJ and Livingston, NJ.
1
Start on CR 510
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
·
Market Street
2
Turn right
217 ft
·
7 sec
3
Turn straight onto Washington Street
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
Washington Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
Turn left onto Raymond Boulevard
0.5 mi
·
56 sec
·
Raymond Boulevard
5
Continue on Lock Street
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
Lock Street
6
Continue on Nesbitt Street
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
·
Nesbitt Street
7
Turn left onto Orange Street
0.5 mi
·
57 sec
·
Orange Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
Toward I 280 West: Garden State Parkway
Use the left lane.
9
Merge onto I 280
6.8 mi
·
9 min
·
Essex Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Exit 6A
Toward Laurel Avenue South
Use the right lane.
11
Turn straight onto CR 634
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Laurel Avenue
12
Keep slight left at fork onto CR 635
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Shrewsbury Drive
13
Turn right onto NJ 10
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
East Mount Pleasant Avenue
14
Arrive at destination
NJ 10
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.82 one way
$3.65 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $2.00 | $3.99 |
| premium | $4.93 | $2.13 | $4.27 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.43 | $4.86 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.3 | 0 | $1.15 | $0.53 |
| Efficient EV | 2.8 | 0 | $0.96 | $0.44 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.4 | 0 | $1.54 | $0.70 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
Livingston, NJ
Afternoon in Livingston on Thursday
Local time
1:25 PM
EDT
Current temp
47°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
14 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
18m 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 Livingston, NJ covers 11 miles and takes about 18m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Essex Freeway, East Mount Pleasant Avenue, Shrewsbury Drive. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 5.5 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 $1.82 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 11 miles you will encounter 9 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 0.1 miles: Navigation decision point; at 1.2 miles (Orange Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Newark, NJ to Livingston, NJ, road signs begin pointing toward Laurel Avenue South along the way.
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