Origin
Newark, NJ
Night in Newark on Friday
Local time
10:38 PM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Newark, NJ to Beachwood, NJ
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 26m
Distance
66.8 mi
107 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 20m
★
6 AM
1h 27m
8 AM
1h 40m
10 AM
1h 31m
12 PM
1h 30m
3 PM
1h 32m
5 PM
1h 39m
8 PM
1h 23m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Beachwood, NJ
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Trip Overview
The drive from Newark, NJ to Beachwood, NJ covers 66.8 miles and takes about 1h 26m 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 $11.07 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 26m. Total distance: 66.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 26m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 26m drive with frequent turns across 66.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 23 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.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Newark, NJ to Beachwood, NJ is easy. At 1h 26m 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 Beachwood, NJ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Mulberry Street | — | — |
| McCarter Highway | — | — |
| I 95 South | — | — |
| New Jersey Turnpike | — | — |
| US 9 | — | — |
| GSP Southbound entrance | — | — |
| Garden State Parkway | — | — |
| US 9 South | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Mulberry Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Newark, NJ and Beachwood, 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
44 mi
·
52 min
·
Garden State Parkway
17
Take the exit slight right toward CR 619 South, CR 530, US 9 South: South Toms River, Beachwood
364 ft
·
5 sec
·
CR 619 South, CR 530, US 9 South: South Toms River, Beachwood
18
Keep slight left to continue on CR 619, GSP South, GSP North: Jakes Branch County Park, Whiting
459 ft
·
10 sec
·
CR 619, GSP South, GSP North: Jakes Branch County Park, Whiting
19
Turn right onto Double Trouble Road
269 ft
·
9 sec
·
Double Trouble Road
20
Turn right onto Dover Road
367 ft
·
6 sec
·
Dover Road
21
Continue straight
0.9 mi
·
1 min
22
Turn slight right onto Railroad Avenue
108 ft
·
5 sec
·
Railroad Avenue
23
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 33.4 mi from Newark, NJ · 43m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
33 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 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 33.4 miles from Newark, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Beachwood, NJ
The final approach into Beachwood, 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
$11.07 one way
$22.15 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
23 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $12.13 | $24.26 |
| premium | $4.93 | $12.95 | $25.91 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $14.75 | $29.50 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$11
Estimated CO2 emission: 23.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 20 | 0 | $7.01 | $3.21 |
| Efficient EV | 16.7 | 0 | $5.85 | $2.67 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 26.7 | 0 | $9.35 | $4.28 |
Gas CO2
23 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (65% 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
Beachwood, NJ
Night in Beachwood on Friday
Local time
10:38 PM
EDT
Current temp
45°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
16 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 26m 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 Beachwood, NJ covers 66.8 miles and takes about 1h 26m 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 33.4 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 $11.07 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.
The drive from Newark, NJ to Beachwood, NJ is easy. At 1h 26m 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 Beachwood, NJ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Newark, NJ to Beachwood, NJ does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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