Origin
Pemberton, NJ
Late night in Pemberton on Friday
Local time
4:22 AM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Pemberton, NJ to Newark, NJ
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 28m
Distance
67.3 mi
108 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 21m
★
6 AM
1h 28m
8 AM
1h 42m
10 AM
1h 33m
12 PM
1h 32m
3 PM
1h 34m
5 PM
1h 41m
8 PM
1h 24m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Pemberton, NJ
Tashaud Bullock
Trip Overview
This 67.3-mile drive from Pemberton to Newark, New Jersey, is a straightforward trip that takes about 1 hour and 28 minutes. It's designed for a single day of travel, so you won't need to worry about overnight stops. The route primarily utilizes the New Jersey Turnpike, making it a highway-focused experience. With an estimated fuel cost of $11, this journey is quite budget-friendly. Both your starting and ending points are within the Northeast region, keeping your travel geographically contained. This drive is a good option if you're looking for efficiency and speed to get from point A to point B within the Garden State.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 28m. Total distance: 67.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 28m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (90%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
Expect a predominantly highway-focused experience, with 90% of the drive taking place on major roadways like the New Jersey Turnpike and US 206. You'll encounter a longest uninterrupted stretch of 47.2 miles on the New Jersey Turnpike, offering a sustained period of consistent speed. The profile suggests a generally fast-paced journey, minimizing the need for frequent slowdowns or complex navigation through local streets. This drive is characterized by its efficiency rather than winding scenic detours, aiming to get you to your destination quickly.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
New Jersey Turnpike is the longest continuous segment at about 47.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on New Jersey Turnpike and US 206. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 13.1 miles in.
Driving Effort
10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 67.3 miles you will encounter 14 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 13.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 13.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 61.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 14 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
13.1 mi into trip
|
~18m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 95 North, NJTP North: New York City
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 95 North, NJTP North: New York City
6
13.5 mi into trip
|
~19m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 95 North, NJTP North: New York City
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 95 North, NJTP North: New York City
8
61.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 16m in
Take the exit toward Newark Airport, Elizabeth Seaport
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 13A
Toward Newark Airport, Elizabeth Seaport
6
62.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 18m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
64.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 22m in
|
NJ 21
Keep slight left at fork onto NJ 21 toward NJ 21, US 22: Newark, Downtown
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward NJ 21, US 22: Newark, Downtown
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Pemberton, NJ and Newark, NJ, road signs point toward Njtp Toll: New Jersey Turnpike, Njtp North: New York City, Newark Airport and Elizabeth Seaport.
Njtp Toll: New Jersey Turnpike
12.4 mi in
|
~16m
Njtp North: New York City
13.1 mi in
|
~18m
Newark Airport
61.2 mi in
|
~1h 16m
Elizabeth Seaport
61.2 mi in
|
~1h 16m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| New Jersey Turnpike | 47.2 mi | 55m |
| US 206 | 8.7 mi | 10m |
| North Pemberton Road | 2.8 mi | 4m |
| NJ 21 | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| US 1 | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| NJ 81 | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Mulberry Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Arney's Mount Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
New Jersey Turnpike
— 47.2 mi, about 55m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pemberton, NJ and Newark, NJ.
1
Start on CR 616
0.3 mi
·
56 sec
·
Hanover Street
Use the straight lane.
2
Continue on CR 616
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
Fort Dix Road
3
Turn slight left onto CR 668
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
·
Arney's Mount Road
Use the left lane.
4
Turn left onto CR 630
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
North Pemberton Road
5
Turn right onto US 206
8.7 mi
·
10 min
·
US 206
6
Take the exit
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 95 Toll, NJTP Toll: New Jersey Turnpike
7
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 95 North, NJTP North: New York City
8
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 95 North, NJTP North: New York City
9
Merge onto I 95; NJTP
47 mi
·
55 min
·
New Jersey Turnpike
10
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 13A
Toward Newark Airport, Elizabeth Seaport
Use the slight right lane.
11
Merge onto NJ 81
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
NJ 81
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
44 sec
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Continue on US 1; US 9
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
US 1; US 9
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Keep slight left at fork onto NJ 21
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
NJ 21
Toward NJ 21, US 22: Newark, Downtown
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
15
Turn left onto Chestnut Street
229 ft
·
7 sec
·
Chestnut Street
Use the left lane.
16
Turn right onto Mulberry Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Mulberry Street
17
Turn left onto CR 510
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
Market Street
Use the left lane.
18
Arrive at destination
CR 510
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 33.6 mi from Pemberton, NJ · 44m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
34 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 33.6 miles from Pemberton, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Newark, NJ
The final approach into Newark, 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
$11.16 one way
$22.31 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
24 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $12.22 | $24.44 |
| premium | $4.93 | $13.05 | $26.10 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $14.86 | $29.72 |
Estimated Tolls: $6.61
New Jersey Turnpike
(47.2 mi)
$6.61
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$11
Tolls
$7
Total
$18
Estimated CO2 emission: 23.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 20.2 | 0 | $7.07 | $3.23 |
| Efficient EV | 16.8 | 0 | $5.89 | $2.69 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 26.9 | 0 | $9.42 | $4.31 |
Gas CO2
24 kg
EV CO2
8 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
Newark, NJ
Late night in Newark on Friday
Local time
4:22 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
45°F
Manalapan, NJ
34 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
15 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 28m 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 Pemberton, NJ to Newark, NJ covers 67.3 miles and takes about 1h 28m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are New Jersey Turnpike, US 206, North Pemberton Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 33.6 miles from Pemberton, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $11.16 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 67.3 miles you will encounter 14 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 13.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 13.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 61.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Pemberton, NJ and Newark, NJ, road signs point toward Njtp Toll: New Jersey Turnpike, Njtp North: New York City, Newark Airport and Elizabeth Seaport.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Thomas Edison National Historical Park, Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park and Gateway National Recreation Area. There are 4 parks within detour distance of this route.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. National park proximity is from the NPS API. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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