Origin
Newark, NJ
Morning in Newark on Saturday
Local time
9:12 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Newark, NJ to Oxford, NJ
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 13m
Distance
55.6 mi
89 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 8m
★
6 AM
1h 14m
8 AM
1h 25m
10 AM
1h 18m
12 PM
1h 17m
3 PM
1h 18m
5 PM
1h 25m
8 PM
1h 10m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Oxford, NJ
Phil Evenden
Trip Overview
The drive from Newark, NJ to Oxford, NJ covers 55.6 miles and takes about 1h 13m 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, NJ 31, Irvine Turner Boulevard for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 37.4 miles on Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.22 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 13m. Total distance: 55.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 13m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (93%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 13m highway drive covering 55.6 miles, with most of the trip on Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway and NJ 31. The longest continuous stretch is about 37.4 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 14 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 37.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway and NJ 31. 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
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 55.6 miles you will encounter 11 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 0.9 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 11 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
8
40.8 mi into trip
|
~50m in
Take the exit toward NJ 31: Clinton, Flemington, Washington
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 17
Toward NJ 31: Clinton, Flemington, Washington
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 Oxford, NJ, road signs point toward Flemington and Washington.
Flemington
40.8 mi in
|
~50m
Washington
40.8 mi in
|
~50m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway | 37.4 mi | 43m |
| NJ 31 | 14.4 mi | 22m |
| Irvine Turner Boulevard | 1.4 mi | 3m |
| Springfield Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Market Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| I 78 | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
— 37.4 mi, about 43m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Newark, NJ and Oxford, 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
31 mi
·
36 min
·
Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
42 sec
Exit 17
Toward NJ 31: Clinton, Flemington, Washington
Use the slight right lane.
13
Merge onto NJ 31
14 mi
·
22 min
·
NJ 31
14
Arrive at destination
NJ 31
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 27.8 mi from Newark, NJ · 35m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
28 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 27.8 miles from Newark, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Oxford, NJ
The final approach into Oxford, 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
$9.22 one way
$18.44 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
20 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $10.10 | $20.19 |
| premium | $4.93 | $10.78 | $21.57 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.28 | $24.55 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 19.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 16.7 | 0 | $5.84 | $2.67 |
| Efficient EV | 13.9 | 0 | $4.87 | $2.22 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 22.2 | 0 | $7.78 | $3.56 |
Gas CO2
19 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (63% 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
Oxford, NJ
Morning in Oxford on Saturday
Local time
9:12 AM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
44°F
Lebanon, NJ
28 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
3 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 13m 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 Oxford, NJ covers 55.6 miles and takes about 1h 13m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway, NJ 31, Irvine Turner Boulevard. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 27.8 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 $9.22 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 55.6 miles you will encounter 11 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 0.9 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.
Between Newark, NJ and Oxford, NJ, road signs point toward Flemington and Washington.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Thomas Edison National Historical Park, Morristown National Historical Park and Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park. There are 5 parks within detour distance of this route.
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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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