Origin
Short Hills, NJ
Late night in Short Hills on Saturday
Local time
2:40 AM
EDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Short Hills, NJ to Newark, NJ
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
20m
Distance
9.6 mi
15 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 18m
★
6 AM
0h 20m
8 AM
0h 24m
10 AM
0h 21m
12 PM
0h 21m
3 PM
0h 22m
5 PM
0h 23m
8 PM
0h 19m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Short Hills, NJ
MINEIA MARTINS
Trip Overview
This short 9.6-mile drive from Short Hills, NJ, to Newark, NJ, is easily manageable in about 20 minutes. With no highway driving, it's a straightforward local journey, estimated to cost around $2 for fuel. Given its brevity, this route is perfectly suited for a single-day trip, requiring no overnight stays. It’s a practical option for getting between these two Northeast locations within New Jersey. Consider this a quick hop rather than an extensive road trip adventure.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 20m. Total distance: 9.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
20m 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 turn-heavy local drive for the entirety of this 9.6-mile trip, as indicated by the 0% highway share. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 8.1 miles along South Orange Avenue. This route primarily follows local roads such as South Orange Avenue, White Oak Ridge Road, and Market Street, offering a consistent, non-highway driving experience. The character remains local and often involves navigating through neighborhoods and town centers.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 7 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
South Orange Avenue is the longest continuous segment at about 8.1 miles.
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. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near CR 608 / White Oak Ridge Road.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Short Hills, NJ to Newark, NJ is easy. At 20m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (CR 608 / White Oak Ridge Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (CR 608 / White Oak Ridge Road): Navigation decision point; at 1.1 miles (CR 510 / South Orange Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
3 of 3 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
CR 608 / White Oak Ridge Road
At end of road, turn right onto CR 608 / White Oak Ridge Road
Navigation decision point
5
0.5 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
CR 608 / White Oak Ridge Road
At end of road, turn left onto CR 608 / White Oak Ridge Road
Navigation decision point
5
1.1 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
CR 510 / South Orange Avenue
Turn right onto CR 510 / South Orange Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South Orange Avenue | 8.1 mi | 16m |
| White Oak Ridge Road | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| Market Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Springfield Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Westview Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
South Orange Avenue
— 8.1 mi, about 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Short Hills, NJ and Newark, NJ.
1
Start on Westview Road
0.2 mi
·
42 sec
·
Westview Road
2
At end of road, turn right onto CR 608
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
·
White Oak Ridge Road
3
At end of road, turn left onto CR 608
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
White Oak Ridge Road
4
Turn right onto CR 510
8.1 mi
·
16 min
·
South Orange Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Turn straight onto CR 510; CR 603
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
Springfield Avenue
6
Continue on CR 510
0.2 mi
·
41 sec
·
Market Street
7
Arrive at destination
CR 510
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.59 one way
$3.18 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $1.74 | $3.49 |
| premium | $4.93 | $1.86 | $3.72 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.12 | $4.24 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.9 | 0 | $1.01 | $0.46 |
| Efficient EV | 2.4 | 0 | $0.84 | $0.38 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.8 | 0 | $1.34 | $0.61 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 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 Saturday
Local time
2:40 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°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 warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
20m 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 Short Hills, NJ to Newark, NJ covers 9.6 miles and takes about 20m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are South Orange Avenue, White Oak Ridge Road, Market Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 4.8 miles from Short Hills, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.59 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 Short Hills, NJ to Newark, NJ is easy. At 20m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (CR 608 / White Oak Ridge Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (CR 608 / White Oak Ridge Road): Navigation decision point; at 1.1 miles (CR 510 / South Orange Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Short Hills, NJ to Newark, 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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