Origin
Newark, NJ
Late night in Newark on Friday
Local time
1:00 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Newark, NJ to Weston, NJ
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
48m
Distance
32 mi
52 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 44m
★
6 AM
0h 48m
8 AM
0h 56m
10 AM
0h 51m
12 PM
0h 50m
3 PM
0h 51m
5 PM
0h 56m
8 PM
0h 46m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Weston, NJ
MINEIA MARTINS
Trip Overview
The drive from Newark, NJ to Weston, NJ covers 32 miles and takes about 48m 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, US 22, Finderne Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 14.2 miles on Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.31 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 48m. Total distance: 32 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
48m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (71%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 48m highway drive covering 32 miles, with most of the trip on Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway and US 22. The longest continuous stretch is about 14.2 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 26 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 14.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway and US 22. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 2.6 miles in.
Driving Effort
10/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 18 decision points packed into just 32 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 48m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 2.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 9.4 miles (I 78): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 17.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 18 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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
17.7 mi into trip
|
~23m in
Take the exit toward CR 531: The Plainfields, Gillette, Watchung
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 CR 531: The Plainfields, Gillette, Watch...
7
17.8 mi into trip
|
~23m in
Keep slight left at fork toward CR 531 South: The Plainfields, Watchung
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward CR 531 South: The Plainfields, Watchung
7
19.1 mi into trip
|
~26m in
|
CR 531
Keep slight left at fork onto CR 531
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / right lanes.
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 Weston, NJ, road signs point toward Cr 531: The Plainfields, Gillette, Watchung, Cr 531 South: The Plainfields and Manville.
Cr 531: The Plainfields
17.7 mi in
|
~23m
Gillette
17.7 mi in
|
~23m
Watchung
17.7 mi in
|
~23m
Cr 531 South: The Plainfields
17.8 mi in
|
~23m
Manville
28.6 mi in
|
~41m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway | 14.2 mi | 16m |
| US 22 | 8.4 mi | 12m |
| Finderne Avenue | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Irvine Turner Boulevard | 1.4 mi | 3m |
| North Main Street | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Hillcrest Road | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Somerset Street | 1 mi | 2m |
| Springfield Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
— 14.2 mi, about 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Newark, NJ and Weston, 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
8.1 mi
·
9 min
·
Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
Exit 40
Toward CR 531: The Plainfields, Gillette, Watchung
Use the slight right lane.
13
Keep slight left at fork
125 ft
·
3 sec
Toward CR 531 South: The Plainfields, Watchung
14
Turn left onto CR 531
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Hillcrest Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
15
Turn right onto CR 527; CR 531
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
Valley Road
Use the left lane.
16
Keep slight left at fork onto CR 531
281 ft
·
6 sec
·
CR 531
Use the slight left / right lanes.
17
Turn slight right onto CR 531
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Somerset Street
18
Take the ramp
100 ft
·
5 sec
19
Turn right onto US 22
8.4 mi
·
12 min
·
US 22
Use the right lane.
20
Take the exit
439 ft
·
13 sec
Toward Foothill Road, Finderne Avenue, Manville
Use the right lane.
21
Turn slight right
149 ft
·
5 sec
22
Turn slight right onto Foothill Road
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Foothill Road
23
Turn right onto CR 633
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Finderne Avenue
Use the right lane.
24
Continue on CR 533
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
North Main Street
25
Turn right onto Kennedy Boulevard
204 ft
·
5 sec
·
Kennedy Boulevard
26
Arrive at destination
Kennedy Boulevard
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 16 mi from Newark, NJ · 21m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
16 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 32 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 16 miles from Newark, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Weston, NJ
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Weston, NJ if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.31 one way
$10.61 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $5.81 | $11.62 |
| premium | $4.93 | $6.21 | $12.41 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.07 | $14.13 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.6 | 0 | $3.36 | $1.54 |
| Efficient EV | 8 | 0 | $2.80 | $1.28 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.8 | 0 | $4.48 | $2.05 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 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
Weston, NJ
Late night in Weston on Friday
Local time
1:00 AM
EDT
Current temp
43°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
18 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
48m 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 Weston, NJ covers 32 miles and takes about 48m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway, US 22, Finderne Avenue. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 16 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 $5.31 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 short but busy drive. With 18 decision points packed into just 32 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 48m.
The main spots that need attention: at 2.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 9.4 miles (I 78): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 17.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Newark, NJ and Weston, NJ, road signs point toward Cr 531: The Plainfields, Gillette, Watchung, Cr 531 South: The Plainfields and Manville.
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