Origin
Newark, NJ
Morning in Newark on Monday
Local time
11:33 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Newark, NJ to Wildwood Crest, NJ
Drive Time
3h
Distance
146.8 mi
236 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$24
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 50m
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6 AM
3h 1m
8 AM
3h 24m
10 AM
3h 9m
12 PM
3h 7m
3 PM
3h 10m
5 PM
3h 23m
8 PM
2h 54m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Wildwood Crest, NJ
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Trip Overview
The drive from Newark, NJ to Wildwood Crest, NJ covers 146.8 miles and takes about 3h behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Mulberry Street, McCarter Highway, I 95 South for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $24.29 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
73.4 miles from Newark, NJ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 30m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 3h drive with frequent turns across 146.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 24 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Mulberry Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Newark, NJ to Wildwood Crest, NJ is easy. At 3h with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Newark, NJ to Wildwood Crest, NJ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Mulberry Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| McCarter Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 95 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| New Jersey Turnpike | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 9 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| GSP Southbound entrance | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Garden State Parkway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| NJ 47 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Mulberry Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Newark, NJ and Wildwood Crest, NJ.
1
Start on Market Street
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
Market Street
2
Turn right onto Mulberry Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Mulberry Street
3
Turn slight right onto McCarter Highway
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
McCarter Highway
4
Merge slight left
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
5
Continue straight
1.5 mi
·
2 min
6
Take the exit slight left
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
7
Continue straight
1.1 mi
·
2 min
8
Keep slight right to continue on I 95 South, NJTP South: Trenton
315 ft
·
8 sec
·
I 95 South, NJTP South: Trenton
9
Keep slight left to continue on I 95 South, NJTP South: Trenton
0.4 mi
·
38 sec
·
I 95 South, NJTP South: Trenton
10
Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike
9.4 mi
·
11 min
·
New Jersey Turnpike
11
Take the exit slight right toward GSP, US 9: Garden State Parkway, Woodbridge
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
GSP, US 9: Garden State Parkway, Woodbridge
12
Keep slight left to continue on GSP South, US 9, NJ 440: Garden State Parkway, Woodbridge, Perth Amboy
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
GSP South, US 9, NJ 440: Garden State Parkway, Woodbridge, Perth Amboy
13
Keep slight left to continue on GSP Southbound entrance
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
GSP Southbound entrance
14
Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway
3.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Garden State Parkway
15
Keep slight left to continue on Garden State Parkway
0.7 mi
·
49 sec
·
Garden State Parkway
16
Keep slight right to continue on Garden State Parkway
121 mi
·
2 hr 20 min
·
Garden State Parkway
17
Take the exit slight right toward NJ 47 South: Wildwood, Wildwood Crest
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
NJ 47 South: Wildwood, Wildwood Crest
18
Merge slight left onto Delsea Drive
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
Delsea Drive
19
Continue on South Wildwood Boulevard
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
South Wildwood Boulevard
20
Continue on South Wildwood Boulevard
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
South Wildwood Boulevard
21
Continue on Rio Grande Avenue
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Rio Grande Avenue
22
Turn right onto Atlantic Avenue
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Atlantic Avenue
23
Turn right onto East Rosemary Road
0.1 mi
·
27 sec
·
East Rosemary Road
24
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 73.4 miles from Newark, NJ, or about 1h 30m into the drive.
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 38m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 73.4 miles or 1h 30m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 28m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Wildwood Crest, 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 146.8 miles and 3h.
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.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 73.4 mi from Newark, NJ · 1h 30m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
73 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 73.4 miles from Newark, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Wildwood Crest, NJ
The final approach into Wildwood Crest, 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 Wildwood Crest, 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
$24.29 one way
$48.58 round trip
$4.20/gal
25.4 MPG avg
51 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $26.58 | $53.16 |
| premium | $4.92 | $28.45 | $56.89 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $32.61 | $65.23 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$24
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$49–$74
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 51.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $15 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 44 | 0 | $15.41 | $7.05 |
| Efficient EV | 36.7 | 0 | $12.85 | $5.87 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 58.7 | 0 | $20.55 | $9.40 |
Gas CO2
51 kg
EV CO2
17 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.
Destination
Wildwood Crest, NJ
Morning in Wildwood Crest on Monday
Local time
11:33 AM
EDT
Current temp
54°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
7 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
3h 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 Wildwood Crest, NJ covers 146.8 miles and takes about 3h without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Mulberry Street, McCarter Highway, I 95 South. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 73.4 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 $24.29 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
The drive from Newark, NJ to Wildwood Crest, NJ is easy. At 3h with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Newark, NJ to Wildwood Crest, NJ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Newark, NJ to Wildwood Crest, NJ does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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