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Trip from Newark, NJ to Roebling, NJ

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

1h 17m

Distance

60.9 mi

98 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$10

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 18 min
4 AM
1h 11m ★
6 AM
1h 17m
8 AM
1h 29m
10 AM
1h 21m
12 PM
1h 20m
3 PM
1h 22m
5 PM
1h 29m
8 PM
1h 14m

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

Downtown Roebling, NJ, NJ

Roebling, NJ

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Trip Overview

This 60.9-mile drive from Newark, NJ to Roebling, NJ is a straightforward, highway-focused journey that can easily be completed in about 1 hour and 17 minutes. Operating almost entirely on major arteries like the New Jersey Turnpike and I-95, with a brief stint on US 1, this route is ideal for a single-day trip. With an estimated fuel cost of just $10, it's an economical option for a quick excursion. Given its short duration and predominantly highway nature, you won't need an overnight stay. This trip is all about efficient travel within the Northeast region.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 17m. Total distance: 60.9 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 17m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (92%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

Expect a predominantly highway experience, with 92% of this 60.9-mile route utilizing major interstates. The New Jersey Turnpike will be your primary companion for a significant portion, featuring a longest uninterrupted stretch of 49.6 miles. This means you'll be navigating fast-paced traffic and maintaining highway speeds for most of your journey. While primarily a highway-focused drive, there's a brief transition onto US 1, offering a slight change of pace before reaching your destination. The road's personality is one of efficient transit rather than scenic exploration.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 19 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 49.6 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on New Jersey Turnpike and I 95. 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 60.9 miles you will encounter 14 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 55.5 miles (I 95): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 14 key points

These 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
9
55.5 mi into trip | ~1h 9m in | I 95

Keep slight right at fork onto I 95 toward I 95 South: Pennsylvania Turnpike, Philadelphia

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 6 Toward I 95 South: Pennsylvania Turnpike, Phila...
7
58.9 mi into trip | ~1h 13m in

Take the exit toward US 130: Florence, Burlington

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Toward US 130: Florence, Burlington
8
59.3 mi into trip | ~1h 13m in

Keep slight right at fork toward US 130 North: Florence, Bordentown

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Toward US 130 North: Florence, 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 Roebling, NJ, road signs point toward Njtp South: Trenton and Philadelphia.

Njtp South: Trenton

5.4 mi in | ~11m

Philadelphia

55.5 mi in | ~1h 9m | via I 95

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
New Jersey Turnpike 49.6 mi 57m
I 95 3.4 mi 3m
US 1 1.7 mi 2m
McCarter Highway 1.5 mi 3m
NJ 81 1.1 mi 2m
Mulberry Street 0.7 mi 1m
Delaware Avenue 0.7 mi 1m
Burlington Pike 0.4 mi <1m
Longest stretch: New Jersey Turnpike — 49.6 mi, about 57m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Newark, NJ and Roebling, 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

50 mi · 57 min · New Jersey Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Keep slight right at fork onto I 95

3.4 mi · 3 min · I 95
Exit 6 Toward I 95 South: Pennsylvania Turnpike, Philadelphia Use the slight right lane.
12

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 39 sec
Toward US 130: Florence, Burlington Use the slight right lane.
13

Keep slight right at fork

0.1 mi · 21 sec
Toward US 130 North: Florence, Bordentown Use the slight right lane.
14

Merge onto US 130

0.4 mi · 35 sec · Burlington Pike
15

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 21 sec
16

Turn straight onto CR 656

229 ft · 6 sec · Florence-Columbus Road
17

Continue on CR 656

0.7 mi · 1 min · Delaware Avenue
18

Turn right onto Hornberger Avenue

0.2 mi · 30 sec · Hornberger Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
19

Arrive at destination

Hornberger Avenue

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 30.5 mi from Newark, NJ · 40m into the drive

city in and county seat of Middlesex County, New Jersey, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

New Brunswick, NJ

30 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 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

New Brunswick, NJ

Meal break

The midpoint is around 30.5 miles from Newark, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Roebling, NJ

The final approach into Roebling, 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

$10.10 one way

$20.19 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 21 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $11.06 $22.12
premium $4.93 $11.81 $23.62
diesel $5.61 $13.45 $26.89

Estimated Tolls: $6.95

New Jersey Turnpike (49.6 mi) $6.95

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$10

Tolls

$7

Total

$17

Estimated CO2 emission: 21.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 18.3 0 $6.39 $2.92
Efficient EV 15.2 0 $5.33 $2.44
EV Truck/SUV 24.4 0 $8.53 $3.90

Gas CO2

21 kg

EV CO2

7 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 14, 2026

Origin

Newark, NJ

Evening in Newark on Thursday

Local time

5:53 PM

EDT

Current temp

61°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Roebling, NJ

Evening in Roebling on Thursday

Local time

5:53 PM

EDT

Current temp

65°F

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Cloudy

SW 5 to 15 mph 26% chance Live forecast

71°F

New Brunswick, NJ

30 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

4 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 17m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

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 Roebling, NJ covers 60.9 miles and takes about 1h 17m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are New Jersey Turnpike, I 95, 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 30.5 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 $10.10 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 60.9 miles you will encounter 14 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 55.5 miles (I 95): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Newark, NJ and Roebling, NJ, road signs point toward Njtp South: Trenton and Philadelphia.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Thomas Edison National Historical Park, Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park and Gateway National Recreation Area. There are 4 parks within detour distance of this route.

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