Trip from Newark, NJ to Ship Bottom, NJ

Drive Time

1h 56m

Distance

90.2 mi

145 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$15

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 25 min

4 AM

1h 48m ★

6 AM

1h 56m

8 AM

2h 13m

10 AM

2h 2m

12 PM

2h 1m

3 PM

2h 3m

5 PM

2h 12m

8 PM

1h 51m

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

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Ship Bottom, NJ

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Trip Overview

If you are looking to trade the urban energy of Newark for the coastal atmosphere of Ship Bottom, this 90.2-mile journey is a straightforward trek across New Jersey. You can expect to spend about 1 hour and 56 minutes behind the wheel, making it an ideal candidate for a single-day excursion. With a fuel budget of approximately $15, the trip is quite economical for a quick getaway. Because the route is entirely contained within the Northeast region, you will find the transition from the city to the shore relatively seamless. While you could easily complete this drive in one go, having a full day allows you to maximize your time once you arrive at your destination. It is a practical, no-nonsense route that gets you from the metropolitan north to the coast without unnecessary complications.

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

45.1 miles from Newark, NJ

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h into the drive .

Drive Character

This trip is heavily focused on highway travel, with 95% of your time spent on major thoroughfares. You will navigate a combination of the New Jersey Turnpike, the Garden State Parkway, and NJ 72 to reach the coast. The longest uninterrupted stretch covers 64.8 miles on the Garden State Parkway, which serves as the backbone of your journey. As you transition from the high-speed turnpike and parkway onto NJ 72, the character of the drive shifts from heavy-duty transit to the final approach toward the water. Expect a focused, efficient driving experience that prioritizes speed and directness over winding 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 22 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Garden State Parkway is the longest continuous segment at about 64.8 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Garden State Parkway and New Jersey Turnpike. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 5.4 miles in.

Route Complexity 10/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

This is a demanding drive. With 19 significant decision points across 90.2 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 5.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 15.2 miles (Exit 11 / Exit to GSP and US Route 9): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 16.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 19 key points

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

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

15.2 mi into trip | ~23m in | Exit 11 / Exit to GSP and US Route 9

Take the exit onto Exit 11 / Exit to GSP and US Route 9 toward GSP, US 9: Garden State Parkway, Woodbridge

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 11 Toward GSP, US 9: Garden State Parkway, Woodbri...

16.6 mi into trip | ~25m in

Keep slight left at fork toward GSP South, US 9, NJ 440: Garden State Parkway, Woodbridge, Perth Amboy

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

Use the slight left lane. Toward GSP South, US 9, NJ 440: Garden State Pa...

16.9 mi into trip | ~26m in | GSP Southbound entrance

Keep slight left at fork onto GSP Southbound entrance toward GSP South: Garden State Parkway

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left lane. Toward GSP South: Garden State Parkway

82.3 mi into trip | ~1h 43m in

Keep slight right at fork toward NJ 72 East: Long Beach Island

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Toward NJ 72 East: Long Beach Island

Towns Along This Route

Between Newark, NJ and Ship Bottom, NJ, road signs point toward Njtp South: Trenton, Gsp, Woodbridge, Gsp South, Perth Amboy and Pemberton.

Njtp South: Trenton

5.4 mi in | ~11m

Gsp

15.2 mi in | ~23m | via Exit 11

Woodbridge

15.2 mi in | ~23m | via Exit 11

Gsp South

16.6 mi in | ~25m

Perth Amboy

16.6 mi in | ~25m

Pemberton

82.1 mi in | ~1h 43m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Garden State Parkway	64.8 mi	1h 15m
New Jersey Turnpike	9.4 mi	11m
NJ 72	7.1 mi	10m
US 1	1.7 mi	2m
McCarter Highway	1.5 mi	3m
Exit to GSP and US Route 9	1.4 mi	2m
NJ 81	1.1 mi	2m
Mulberry Street	0.7 mi	1m

Longest stretch: Garden State Parkway — 64.8 mi, about 1h 15m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Newark, NJ and Ship Bottom, 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 none 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 none lane.

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 none / 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

9.4 mi · 11 min · New Jersey Turnpike

Use the none lane.

Take the exit onto Exit 11

1.4 mi · 2 min · Exit to GSP and US Route 9

Exit 11 Toward GSP, US 9: Garden State Parkway, Woodbridge Use the slight right lane.

Keep slight left at fork

0.3 mi · 33 sec

Toward GSP South, US 9, NJ 440: Garden State Parkway, Woodbridge, Perth Amboy Use the slight left lane.

Keep slight left at fork onto GSP Southbound entrance

0.5 mi · 1 min · GSP Southbound entrance

Toward GSP South: Garden State Parkway Use the slight left lane.

Merge onto GSP

3.0 mi · 3 min · Garden State Parkway

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto GSP

0.7 mi · 49 sec · Garden State Parkway

Use the none lane.

Keep slight right at fork onto GSP

61 mi · 1 hr 11 min · Garden State Parkway

Use the slight left / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 25 sec

Exit 63 Toward NJ 72: Long Beach Island, Pemberton

Keep slight right at fork

0.2 mi · 40 sec

Toward NJ 72 East: Long Beach Island

Merge onto NJ 72

7.1 mi · 10 min · NJ 72

Use the right lane.

Turn right onto CR 89

0.5 mi · 1 min · Central Avenue

Use the straight / right lanes.

Turn left onto West 19th Street

0.1 mi · 21 sec · West 19th Street

Arrive at destination

East 19th Street

Trip Plan

To make the most of your 1 hour and 56 minute drive, aim to depart during off-peak hours to avoid the common congestion found on New Jersey's major arteries. Since the entire route is a highway-focused sprint, you likely won't need to plan for formal stops, but keeping your fuel levels consistent is wise given the $15 estimated cost. Flexibility is your biggest advantage here, as the short duration means you can easily adjust your departure based on traffic reports. A specific tip for this route: pay close attention to signage when transitioning from the Garden State Parkway onto NJ 72, as this is where the character of your drive shifts from the main highway to your final coastal approach.

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 45.1 miles from Newark, NJ, or about 1h into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 64.8 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 80 miles or 1h 40m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 45.1 miles or 1h 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 33m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Ship Bottom, 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.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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 90.2 miles and 1h 56m.

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 Garden State Parkway for about 64.8 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 45.1 mi from Newark, NJ · 1h into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Staten Island, NY

45 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Staten Island, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 45.1 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 Garden State Parkway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 64.8 miles.

Arriving in Ship Bottom, NJ

The final approach into Ship Bottom, 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 Ship Bottom, 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

$14.93 one way

$29.85 round trip

$4.20/gal 25.4 MPG avg 32 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.60	$16.33	$32.66
premium	$4.92	$17.48	$34.96
diesel	$5.64	$20.04	$40.08

Estimated Tolls: $5.19

Garden State Parkway (64.8 mi) $3.88

New Jersey Turnpike (9.4 mi) $1.31

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

$15

Tolls

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$45–$70

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 31.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	27.1	$9.47	$4.33
Efficient EV	22.6	$7.89	$3.61
EV Truck/SUV	36.1	$12.63	$5.77

Gas CO2

32 kg

EV CO2

11 kg (66% 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 data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Newark, NJ

Evening in Newark on Sunday

Local time

6:04 PM

EDT

Current temp

61°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Ship Bottom, NJ

Evening in Ship Bottom on Sunday

Local time

6:04 PM

EDT

Current temp

71°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

10 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 56m 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 Ship Bottom, NJ covers 90.2 miles and takes about 1h 56m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Garden State Parkway, New Jersey Turnpike, NJ 72. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 45.1 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 $14.93 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.

Between Newark, NJ and Ship Bottom, NJ, road signs point toward Njtp South: Trenton, Gsp, Woodbridge, Gsp South, Perth Amboy and Pemberton.

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Trip from Newark, NJ to Ship Bottom, NJ

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Towns Along This Route

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Ship Bottom, NJ

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Newark, NJ

Ship Bottom, NJ

Same local time

10 degrees warmer at arrival

1h 56m on the road

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