Trip from Stratford, NJ to Newark, NJ

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Drive Time

1h 47m

Distance

83.2 mi

134 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$14

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 24 min

4 AM

1h 39m ★

6 AM

1h 47m

8 AM

2h 3m

10 AM

1h 53m

12 PM

1h 51m

3 PM

1h 54m

5 PM

2h 2m

8 PM

1h 43m

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

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Stratford, NJ

Malcolm Garret

Trip Overview

This 83.2-mile drive from Stratford, NJ to Newark, NJ is a straightforward trip that can easily be completed in about 1 hour and 47 minutes. As a highway-focused route with 90% of it on major roadways, it's ideal for a single-day journey, so you won't need to worry about an overnight stay. The estimated fuel cost is around $14, making it an economical option for those traveling within the Northeast region. This drive is designed for efficiency, getting you from point A to point B with minimal fuss. With no specific stops recommended, you can maintain a steady pace.

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

41.6 miles from Stratford, NJ

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 54m into the drive .

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Drive Character

Expect a predominantly highway-focused experience on this route, with 90% of your journey taking place on high-speed roads. The New Jersey Turnpike will be your main companion for a significant portion, featuring the longest uninterrupted stretch of 66.5 miles. While the profile suggests a highway-centric drive, you'll also navigate segments on I-295 and Burnt Mill Road. The character of the drive is largely about covering distance efficiently, transitioning between these key arteries as you head north.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 25 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 66.5 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on New Jersey Turnpike and I 295. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.4 miles in near CR 673 / Laurel Road.

Route Complexity 10/10

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

This is a demanding drive. With 20 significant decision points across 83.2 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: at 0.4 miles (CR 673 / Laurel Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 10.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 20 key points

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

0.4 mi into trip | ~1m in | CR 673 / Laurel Road

Turn left onto CR 673 / Laurel Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

9 mi into trip | ~14m in

Take the exit toward NJ 73 South: Berlin

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

Use the slight right lane. Exit 36A Toward NJ 73 South: Berlin

10.1 mi into trip | ~16m in

Keep slight left at fork toward NJTP North: New York

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes. Toward NJTP North: New York

77.1 mi into trip | ~1h 35m 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

80.5 mi into trip | ~1h 41m 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 Stratford, NJ and Newark, NJ, road signs point toward Njtp: New Jersey Turnpike, Njtp North: New York, Newark Airport and Elizabeth Seaport.

Njtp: New Jersey Turnpike

9.6 mi in | ~15m

Njtp North: New York

10.1 mi in | ~16m

Newark Airport

77.1 mi in | ~1h 35m

Elizabeth Seaport

77.1 mi in | ~1h 35m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
New Jersey Turnpike	66.5 mi	1h 17m
I 295	4.1 mi	4m
Burnt Mill Road	2.8 mi	5m
NJ 21	1.9 mi	3m
US 1	1.7 mi	2m
Laurel Road	0.7 mi	1m
NJ 81	0.7 mi	1m
Mulberry Street	0.6 mi	1m

Longest stretch: New Jersey Turnpike — 66.5 mi, about 1h 17m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on Drexel Avenue

304 ft · 12 sec · Drexel Avenue

Turn right onto Bryn Mawr Avenue

263 ft · 11 sec · Bryn Mawr Avenue

Turn right onto CR 669

0.3 mi · 55 sec · Warwick Road

Turn left onto CR 673

0.7 mi · 1 min · Laurel Road

Use the left lane.

Continue on CR 673

0.6 mi · 1 min · White Horse Road West

Use the straight / right lanes.

Turn left onto CR 670

2.8 mi · 5 min · Burnt Mill Road

Use the straight / right lanes.

Turn left onto CR 561

0.1 mi · 10 sec · Haddonfield-Berlin Road

Continue on CR 561

0.1 mi · 11 sec · Berlin Road

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 24 sec

Toward I 295 North

Merge onto I 295

4.1 mi · 4 min · I 295

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 42 sec

Exit 36A Toward NJ 73 South: Berlin Use the slight right lane.

Merge onto NJ 73

0.2 mi · 18 sec · NJ 73

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 1 min

Toward NJTP: New Jersey Turnpike

Keep slight left at fork

0.5 mi · 1 min

Toward NJTP North: New York Use the straight / right lanes.

Merge onto NJTP

15 mi · 16 min · New Jersey Turnpike

Keep slight right at fork onto NJTP

52 mi · 1 hr · New Jersey Turnpike

Use the slight left / slight right lanes.

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 straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork

0.4 mi · 44 sec

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on US 1; US 9

1.7 mi · 2 min · US 1; US 9

Use the 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

Turn left onto CR 510

0.2 mi · 29 sec · Market Street

Use the left lane.

Arrive at destination

CR 510

Trip Plan

Given the relatively short 1 hour and 47-minute duration, this trip offers great flexibility. You can depart at your leisure, but consider avoiding peak commute times to ensure the smoothest journey. With no recommended stops, you can decide on your own pace for rest breaks. The primary consideration will be fuel, with an estimated cost of $14 for the 83.2 miles. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially before heading onto the longest 66.5-mile stretch on the New Jersey Turnpike, where services might be more spaced out than on local roads.

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 41.6 miles from Stratford, NJ, or about 54m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 66.5 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 41.6 miles or 54m 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 28m

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 Stratford, 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 Stratford, NJ

This is one driving day of about 83.2 miles and 1h 47m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Stratford, 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 New Jersey Turnpike for about 66.5 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 41.6 mi from Stratford, NJ · 54m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Staten Island, NY

42 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 41.6 miles from Stratford, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before New Jersey Turnpike if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 66.5 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

$13.79 one way

$27.59 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 29 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.61	$15.11	$30.21
premium	$4.93	$16.14	$32.27
diesel	$5.61	$18.37	$36.74

Estimated Tolls: $9.30

New Jersey Turnpike (66.5 mi) $9.30

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

$14

Tolls

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$48–$73

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 29.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	25	$8.74	$3.99
Efficient EV	20.8	$7.28	$3.33
EV Truck/SUV	33.3	$11.65	$5.32

Gas CO2

29 kg

EV CO2

10 kg (66% 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 5 days ago

Origin

Stratford, NJ

Evening in Stratford on Tuesday

Local time

7:40 PM

EDT

Current temp

65°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Newark, NJ

Evening in Newark on Tuesday

Local time

7:40 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

4 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 47m 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 Stratford, NJ to Newark, NJ covers 83.2 miles and takes about 1h 47m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are New Jersey Turnpike, I 295, Burnt Mill 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 41.6 miles from Stratford, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $13.79 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 Stratford, NJ and Newark, NJ, road signs point toward Njtp: New Jersey Turnpike, Njtp North: New York, Newark Airport and Elizabeth Seaport.

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Trip from Stratford, NJ to Newark, NJ

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

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

Stratford, NJ

Newark, NJ

Same local time

4 degrees cooler at arrival

1h 47m on the road

Frequently Asked Questions

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