Trip from Ship Bottom, NJ to Newark, NJ

Drive Time

1h 56m

Distance

89.9 mi

145 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$15

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 26 min

4 AM

1h 48m ★

6 AM

1h 57m

8 AM

2h 14m

10 AM

2h 3m

12 PM

2h 1m

3 PM

2h 4m

5 PM

2h 13m

8 PM

1h 52m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Ship Bottom, NJ

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Trip Overview

Traveling from Ship Bottom to Newark covers 89.9 miles and typically takes about 1 hour and 56 minutes. This straightforward, highway-focused trip is perfectly suited as a simple one-day excursion, requiring no overnight stops. With a fuel budget of approximately $15, the route is an efficient way to transition from the coast into the heart of the Northeast. You will navigate primarily via the Manahawkin Bay Bridge, the Garden State Parkway, and the New Jersey Turnpike. Because this route is entirely within New Jersey, you can expect a familiar, consistent driving experience across the state.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

0 planned breaks

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

44.9 miles from Ship Bottom, NJ

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 56m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a steady, interstate-heavy experience, as 87% of this trip is comprised of highway driving. You will quickly transition from the local start onto the Garden State Parkway, which accounts for the longest uninterrupted stretch of 64.3 miles. The road maintains a fast, functional pace, prioritizing speed over local sightseeing. While the initial crossing of the Manahawkin Bay Bridge offers a distinct start, the remainder of the journey is defined by the high-speed, multi-lane flow of the Turnpike and Parkway. It is a predictable, utilitarian drive that keeps you moving toward your destination without technical turns.

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.

Garden State Parkway is the longest continuous segment at about 64.3 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Garden State Parkway and New Jersey Turnpike. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near CR 607 / Long Beach Boulevard.

Route Complexity 10/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

This is a demanding drive. With 18 significant decision points across 89.9 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (CR 607 / Long Beach Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 7.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 72.6 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 points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

0 mi into trip | ~0m in | CR 607 / Long Beach Boulevard

Turn right onto CR 607 / Long Beach Boulevard

Lane positioning matters here

Use the none lane.

7.4 mi into trip | ~11m in

Take the exit toward GSP Toll North

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane. Toward GSP Toll North

72.6 mi into trip | ~1h 29m in

Take the exit toward I 95, NJTP: New York City, Trenton

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 129 Toward I 95, NJTP: New York City, Trenton

83.8 mi into trip | ~1h 45m 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

87.2 mi into trip | ~1h 50m 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 Along This Route

Between Ship Bottom, NJ and Newark, NJ, road signs point toward Gsp Toll North, Gsp North, Njtp: New York City, Trenton, Njtp North: New York City and Newark Airport - among others.

Gsp Toll North

7.4 mi in | ~11m

Gsp North

7.7 mi in | ~12m | via GSP Northbound entrance ramp

Njtp: New York City

72.6 mi in | ~1h 29m

Trenton

72.6 mi in | ~1h 29m

Njtp North: New York City

73.6 mi in | ~1h 31m

Newark Airport

83.8 mi in | ~1h 45m

Elizabeth Seaport

83.8 mi in | ~1h 45m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Garden State Parkway	64.3 mi	1h 16m
New Jersey Turnpike	9.5 mi	11m
Manahawkin Bay Bridge	6.4 mi	9m
NJ 21	1.9 mi	3m
US 1	1.7 mi	2m
NJ 81	0.7 mi	1m
Mulberry Street	0.6 mi	1m
Long Beach Boulevard	0.5 mi	1m

Longest stretch: Garden State Parkway — 64.3 mi, about 1h 16m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Ship Bottom, NJ and Newark, NJ.

Start on East 19th Street

196 ft · 10 sec · East 19th Street

Turn right onto CR 607

0.5 mi · 1 min · Long Beach Boulevard

Use the none lane.

Take the ramp

423 ft · 11 sec

Toward NJ 72 West: Manahawkin

Merge onto NJ 72

0.4 mi · 43 sec · West 8th Street

Use the straight / left lanes.

Continue on NJ 72

154 ft · 3 sec · West 8th Street

Toward Manahawkin

Continue on NJ 72

6.4 mi · 9 min · Manahawkin Bay Bridge

Toward Manahawkin Use the none lane.

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 36 sec

Toward GSP Toll North Use the right lane.

Continue on GSP Northbound entrance ramp

0.2 mi · 25 sec · GSP Northbound entrance ramp

Toward GSP North

Merge onto GSP

39 mi · 46 min · Garden State Parkway

Use the straight lane.

Keep slight left at fork

0.5 mi · 31 sec

Continue on GSP

25 mi · 30 min · Garden State Parkway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 48 sec

Exit 129 Toward I 95, NJTP: New York City, Trenton Use the slight right lane.

Keep slight right at fork

0.1 mi · 16 sec

Continue on this road

0.5 mi · 1 min · this road

Continue on this road

0.1 mi · 16 sec · this road

Toward I 95 North, NJTP North: New York City

Keep slight right at fork

0.5 mi · 1 min

Toward I 95 North, NJTP North: New York City

Merge onto I 95; NJTP

9.5 mi · 11 min · New Jersey Turnpike

Use the none lane.

Take the exit

0.6 mi · 1 min

Exit 13A Toward Newark Airport, Elizabeth Seaport Use the slight right lane.

Merge onto NJ 81

0.7 mi · 1 min · NJ 81

Use the none lane.

Keep slight left at fork

0.4 mi · 44 sec

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on US 1; US 9

1.7 mi · 2 min · US 1; US 9

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

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.

Turn left onto Chestnut Street

229 ft · 7 sec · Chestnut Street

Use the left lane.

Turn right onto Mulberry Street

0.6 mi · 1 min · Mulberry Street

Use the none lane.

Turn left onto CR 510

0.2 mi · 29 sec · Market Street

Use the left lane.

Arrive at destination

CR 510

Trip Plan

Since this is a sub-two-hour trip, you have plenty of flexibility to plan your departure around Newark’s peak traffic patterns. You will not need to worry about mid-route stops for fuel or rest, as the entire distance is easily manageable in a single stint. Keep a close eye on the Garden State Parkway segment, as it makes up the bulk of your travel time and can be subject to varying traffic volumes. To ensure a smooth arrival, check real-time road reports for the New Jersey Turnpike before you head out. Prioritizing a mid-morning or mid-afternoon departure can often help you avoid the most congested commuting hours on these major arteries.

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.

The halfway point lands around 44.9 miles from Ship Bottom, NJ, or about 56m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 64.3 miles.

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 40m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 44.9 miles or 56m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 36m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Newark, NJ than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Ship Bottom, NJ so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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 Ship Bottom, NJ

This is one driving day of about 89.9 miles and 1h 56m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Ship Bottom, NJ.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.

The longest stretch is on Garden State Parkway for about 64.3 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 44.9 mi from Ship Bottom, NJ · 56m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Staten Island, NY

45 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

Staten Island, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Staten Island, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 44.9 miles from Ship Bottom, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Garden State Parkway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 64.3 miles.

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.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Newark, 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

$14.88 one way

$29.75 round trip

$4.20/gal 25.4 MPG avg 32 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.60	$16.28	$32.56
premium	$4.92	$17.42	$34.84
diesel	$5.64	$19.97	$39.95

Estimated Tolls: $12.18

Bay Bridge $7.00

Garden State Parkway (64.3 mi) $3.85

New Jersey Turnpike (9.5 mi) $1.33

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$15

Tolls

$12

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$52–$77

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 31.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	27	$9.44	$4.32
Efficient EV	22.5	$7.87	$3.60
EV Truck/SUV	36	$12.59	$5.75

Gas CO2

31 kg

EV CO2

11 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.

Forecast data refreshed 2 days ago

Origin

Ship Bottom, NJ

Evening in Ship Bottom on Sunday

Local time

7:15 PM

EDT

Current temp

71°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Newark, NJ

Evening in Newark on Sunday

Local time

7:15 PM

EDT

Current temp

61°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

10 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 56m 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 Ship Bottom, NJ to Newark, NJ covers 89.9 miles and takes about 1h 56m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Garden State Parkway, New Jersey Turnpike, Manahawkin Bay Bridge. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 44.9 miles from Ship Bottom, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $14.88 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.

Between Ship Bottom, NJ and Newark, NJ, road signs point toward Gsp Toll North, Gsp North, Njtp: New York City, Trenton, Njtp North: New York City and Newark Airport - among others.

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Trip from Ship Bottom, NJ to Newark, NJ

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Towns Along This Route

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Newark, NJ

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Ship Bottom, NJ

Newark, NJ

Same local time

10 degrees cooler at arrival

1h 56m on the road

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