Origin
Newark, NJ
Night in Newark on Sunday
Local time
9:33 PM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Newark, NJ to Moorestown, NJ
Drive Time
1h 33m
Distance
72.7 mi
117 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$12
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 26m
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6 AM
1h 33m
8 AM
1h 47m
10 AM
1h 38m
12 PM
1h 37m
3 PM
1h 39m
5 PM
1h 47m
8 PM
1h 29m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Moorestown, NJ
fish socks
Trip Overview
Traveling from Newark to Moorestown is a straightforward 72.7-mile journey that typically takes about 1 hour and 33 minutes. Because this is a highly efficient trip, you can easily complete it in a single day without needing an overnight stay. You will primarily navigate the New Jersey Turnpike, I-295, and US 1 to move through the Northeast region. Budgeting approximately $12 for fuel makes this a budget-friendly option for commuters or visitors alike. This route is designed for those who value speed and direct access over scenic detours, as it is a direct highway-focused drive.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
36.4 miles from Newark, NJ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 47m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a fast-paced experience, as highway travel accounts for 91% of your total time on the road. The journey is defined by a significant 47.3-mile stretch on the New Jersey Turnpike, which keeps your progress consistent and steady. While the route transitions between major thoroughfares, the character remains strictly interstate-focused rather than rural or technical. You should prepare for a high-speed commute that prioritizes utility and efficiency. This drive is remarkably uniform, offering a predictable rhythm for the duration of your trip.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 28 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 47.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on New Jersey Turnpike and I 295. 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.
Route Complexity
10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 25 significant decision points across 72.7 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
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 53.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 25 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0.2 mi into trip
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~0m in
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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
8
53.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 6m in
Take the exit toward US 206: Bordentown, Trenton
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 7
Toward US 206: Bordentown, Trenton
7
53.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 8m in
Keep slight left at fork toward US 206 South: Joint Base MDL
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward US 206 South: Joint Base MDL
8
70.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 29m in
Take the exit toward NJ 38: Moorestown, Trauma Center
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 40
Toward NJ 38: Moorestown, Trauma Center
Towns Along This Route
Between Newark, NJ and Moorestown, NJ, road signs point toward Njtp South: Trenton and Trenton.
Njtp South: Trenton
5.4 mi in
|
~11m
Trenton
53.1 mi in
|
~1h 6m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| New Jersey Turnpike | 47.3 mi | 55m |
| I 295 | 15.2 mi | 17m |
| US 1 | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| McCarter Highway | 1.5 mi | 3m |
| NJ 81 | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| NJ 38 | 1 mi | 1m |
| Mulberry Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Rising Sun Road | 0.6 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
New Jersey Turnpike
— 47.3 mi, about 55m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Newark, NJ and Moorestown, 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 none 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 none lane.
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 none / 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
47 mi
·
55 min
·
New Jersey Turnpike
Use the none lane.
11
Take the exit
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Exit 7
Toward US 206: Bordentown, Trenton
Use the slight right lane.
12
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
Toward US 206 South: Joint Base MDL
Use the slight left lane.
13
Merge onto US 206
0.2 mi
·
12 sec
·
US 206
Use the none lane.
14
Continue on US 206
273 ft
·
7 sec
·
US 206
Use the none lane.
15
Turn right onto Connector Road
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
·
Connector Road
Use the right lane.
16
Turn right onto Rising Sun Road
0.6 mi
·
56 sec
·
Rising Sun Road
Use the right lane.
17
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
Toward I 295 South
18
Merge onto I 295
15 mi
·
17 min
·
I 295
Use the none lane.
19
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Exit 40
Toward NJ 38: Moorestown, Trauma Center
Use the slight right lane.
20
Merge onto NJ 38
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
NJ 38
Use the none lane.
21
Take the exit
360 ft
·
10 sec
22
Turn right onto CR 603
0.5 mi
·
56 sec
·
Mount Laurel Road
Use the none lane.
23
Turn left onto CR 537; CR 603
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
East Main Street
24
Turn right onto CR 603
498 ft
·
11 sec
·
Chester Avenue
25
Turn right onto East 2nd Street
206 ft
·
14 sec
·
East 2nd Street
26
Turn left
89 ft
·
11 sec
27
Turn left
85 ft
·
6 sec
28
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Since this is a relatively short trip, you have the flexibility to depart whenever suits your schedule best. While the drive is only 1 hour and 33 minutes, be mindful that heavy traffic on the New Jersey Turnpike can occasionally impact your arrival time. Because there are no mandatory stops required for a trip of this length, you can easily drive the entire distance in one go. Keep your $12 fuel budget in mind when planning your departure, and ensure your vehicle is ready for a continuous highway run. A smart tip for this route is to monitor real-time traffic reports before hitting the Turnpike, as alternate routes via I-295 can sometimes offer a smoother flow depending on the time of day.
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 36.4 miles from Newark, NJ, or about 47m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 47.3 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 72.7 miles or 1h 33m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 36.4 miles or 47m 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 18m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Moorestown, NJ than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Newark, NJ so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Newark, NJ
This is one driving day of about 72.7 miles and 1h 33m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Newark, NJ.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on New Jersey Turnpike for about 47.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 36.4 mi from Newark, NJ · 47m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
36 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 72.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 36.4 miles from Newark, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Moorestown, NJ
The final approach into Moorestown, NJ usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Moorestown, NJ.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$12.03 one way
$24.06 round trip
$4.20/gal
25.4 MPG avg
25 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $13.16 | $26.33 |
| premium | $4.92 | $14.09 | $28.18 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $16.15 | $32.30 |
Estimated Tolls: $6.62
New Jersey Turnpike
(47.3 mi)
$6.62
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
$12
Tolls
$7
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$44–$69
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 25.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 21.8 | 0 | $7.63 | $3.49 |
| Efficient EV | 18.2 | 0 | $6.36 | $2.91 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 29.1 | 0 | $10.18 | $4.65 |
Gas CO2
25 kg
EV CO2
9 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
Moorestown, NJ
Night in Moorestown on Sunday
Local time
9:33 PM
EDT
Current temp
62°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 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 33m 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 Moorestown, NJ covers 72.7 miles and takes about 1h 33m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are New Jersey Turnpike, I 295, US 1. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 36.4 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 $12.03 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 demanding drive. With 25 significant decision points across 72.7 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
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 53.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Newark, NJ and Moorestown, NJ, road signs point toward Njtp South: Trenton and Trenton.
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