Origin
Newark, NJ
Morning in Newark on Saturday
Local time
6:12 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Newark, NJ to Frenchtown, NJ
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 13m
Distance
54.3 mi
87 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 8m
★
6 AM
1h 13m
8 AM
1h 25m
10 AM
1h 17m
12 PM
1h 16m
3 PM
1h 18m
5 PM
1h 24m
8 PM
1h 10m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Frenchtown, NJ
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Trip Overview
The drive from Newark, NJ to Frenchtown, NJ covers 54.3 miles and takes about 1h 13m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Springfield Avenue, Irvine Turner Boulevard, I 78 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.74 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 13m. Total distance: 54.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 13m 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 13m drive with frequent turns across 54.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Springfield Avenue is one of the defining roads on this drive.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
395 ft
32 ft
Total Climb
844 ft
Total Descent
747 ft
Highest Point
395 ft
~50.5 mi in
Elevation Range
362 ft
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 Frenchtown, NJ is easy. At 1h 13m 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 Frenchtown, NJ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Springfield Avenue | — | — |
| Irvine Turner Boulevard | — | — |
| I 78 | — | — |
| I 78 West | — | — |
| Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway | — | — |
| NJ 173 East | — | — |
| Pittstown | — | — |
| Pittstown Road | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Springfield Avenue
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Newark, NJ and Frenchtown, NJ.
1
Start on Market Street
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
·
Market Street
2
Turn left onto Springfield Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Springfield Avenue
3
Turn left onto Irvine Turner Boulevard
1.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Irvine Turner Boulevard
4
Take the ramp straight toward I 78
472 ft
·
12 sec
·
I 78
5
Keep slight left to continue on I 78
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
I 78
6
Keep slight left to continue on I 78 West: Clinton
0.3 mi
·
26 sec
·
I 78 West: Clinton
7
Merge slight left onto Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
0.7 mi
·
47 sec
·
Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
8
Take the exit slight right
0.4 mi
·
25 sec
9
Merge slight right onto Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
5.5 mi
·
6 min
·
Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
10
Keep slight left to continue on I 78 West: Clinton
0.2 mi
·
12 sec
·
I 78 West: Clinton
11
Merge slight left onto Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
33 mi
·
38 min
·
Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
12
Take the exit slight right toward NJ 173 East: Clinton, Pittstown
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
NJ 173 East: Clinton, Pittstown
13
Keep slight left to continue on Pittstown
151 ft
·
6 sec
·
Pittstown
14
Turn left onto Pittstown Road
4.2 mi
·
7 min
·
Pittstown Road
15
Turn right onto Everittstown Road
6.5 mi
·
11 min
·
Everittstown Road
16
Continue on Everittstown Hill Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Everittstown Hill Road
17
Continue on Race Street
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
Race Street
18
Turn left onto South Harrison Street
72 ft
·
3 sec
·
South Harrison Street
19
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 27.2 mi from Newark, NJ · 36m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
27 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 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 27.2 miles from Newark, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Frenchtown, NJ
The final approach into Frenchtown, 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
$8.74 one way
$17.47 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
19 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $9.83 | $19.66 |
| premium | $4.95 | $10.59 | $21.18 |
| diesel | $5.98 | $12.78 | $25.57 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 19 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 16.3 | 0 | $5.70 | $2.61 |
| Efficient EV | 13.6 | 0 | $4.75 | $2.17 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 21.7 | 0 | $7.60 | $3.48 |
Gas CO2
19 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (68% 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
Frenchtown, NJ
Morning in Frenchtown on Saturday
Local time
6:12 AM
EDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
44°F
Bedminster, NJ
27 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
17 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 13m 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 Frenchtown, NJ covers 54.3 miles and takes about 1h 13m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Springfield Avenue, Irvine Turner Boulevard, I 78. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 27.2 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 $8.74 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 Frenchtown, NJ is easy. At 1h 13m 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 Frenchtown, NJ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Newark, NJ to Frenchtown, NJ does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from 32 ft to 395 ft elevation with about 844 ft of total climbing.
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 USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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