Origin
Ten Mile Run, NJ
Night in Ten Mile Run on Friday
Local time
9:31 PM
EDT
Current temp
44°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Ten Mile Run, 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
56m
Distance
37.2 mi
60 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 52m
★
6 AM
0h 56m
8 AM
1h 6m
10 AM
1h 0m
12 PM
0h 59m
3 PM
1h 0m
5 PM
1h 5m
8 PM
0h 54m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Ten Mile Run, NJ
Alexa V. Mato
Trip Overview
Ten Mile Run, NJ to Newark, NJ is 37.2 miles and takes about 56m via the New Jersey Turnpike and US 1, with a fuel budget near $6 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a straightforward, highway-focused drive entirely within New Jersey, connecting two points in the Northeast region. It's a short trip, making it ideal for a quick commute or a simple transfer between locations. You'll spend most of your time on major roadways, so expect a practical, no-frills journey. Consider this route when you need to get from point A to point B efficiently without significant detours.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 56m. Total distance: 37.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
56m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (79%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This route is predominantly a highway-focused drive, with 79% of it utilizing major roadways. You'll primarily be on the New Jersey Turnpike and US 1, which are designed for efficient travel. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 17.7 miles on the New Jersey Turnpike, offering a period of consistent speed. While the landscape might not be the main draw, the focus is on covering distance effectively on well-maintained highways. Expect a driving experience characterized by steady progress and minimal complex intersections.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 24 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 17.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on New Jersey Turnpike and US 1. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 8.9 miles in near US 1.
Driving Effort
10/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 20 decision points packed into just 37.2 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 56m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 8.9 miles (US 1): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 9 miles (US 1): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 12.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 20 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
8.9 mi into trip
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~15m in
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US 1
Keep slight left at fork onto US 1 toward Newark|Newark, Camden, New Brunswick|Newark, Camden, New Brunswick
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward Newark|Newark, Camden, New Brunswick|New...
7
9 mi into trip
|
~15m in
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US 1
Keep slight left at fork onto US 1
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
12.7 mi into trip
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~22m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 95 North, NJTP North: New York City
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 95 North, NJTP North: New York City
8
31 mi into trip
|
~44m 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
8
34.4 mi into trip
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~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 Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Ten Mile Run, NJ and Newark, NJ, road signs point toward Newark|Newark, Camden, New Brunswick|Newark, New Brunswick, Njtp Toll and Njtp North: New York City - among others.
Newark|Newark
8.9 mi in
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~15m
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via US 1
Camden
8.9 mi in
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~15m
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via US 1
New Brunswick|Newark
8.9 mi in
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~15m
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via US 1
New Brunswick
8.9 mi in
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~15m
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via US 1
Njtp Toll
12.3 mi in
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~20m
Njtp North: New York City
12.7 mi in
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~22m
Newark Airport
31 mi in
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~44m
Elizabeth Seaport
31 mi in
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~44m
Downtown
34.4 mi in
|
~50m
|
via NJ 21
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| New Jersey Turnpike | 17.7 mi | 21m |
| US 1 | 8 mi | 11m |
| Lincoln Highway | 3.3 mi | 5m |
| NJ 21 | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| Finnegans Lane | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| NJ 81 | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Mulberry Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Georgetown-Franklin Turnpike | 0.5 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
New Jersey Turnpike
— 17.7 mi, about 21m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ten Mile Run, NJ and Newark, NJ.
1
Start on Old Georgetown Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Old Georgetown Road
2
At end of road, turn left onto CR 518
0.5 mi
·
55 sec
·
Georgetown-Franklin Turnpike
3
Turn left onto NJ 27
3.3 mi
·
5 min
·
Lincoln Highway
Use the left lane.
4
Turn right onto CR 682
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Finnegans Lane
5
Turn left onto US 1
3.5 mi
·
5 min
·
US 1
6
Keep slight left at fork onto US 1
0.1 mi
·
9 sec
·
US 1
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Keep slight left at fork onto US 1
504 ft
·
7 sec
·
US 1
Toward Newark|Newark, Camden, New Brunswick|Newark, Camden, New Brunswick
8
Keep slight left at fork onto US 1
366 ft
·
5 sec
·
US 1
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight left at fork onto US 1
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
US 1
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
Toward NJ 18 South: East Brunswick
Use the slight right lane.
11
Merge onto NJ 18; CR 527
0.5 mi
·
55 sec
·
State Route 18
Use the right lane.
12
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
1 min
Toward NJTP Toll, I 95 Toll: New Jersey Turnpike
Use the right lane.
13
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Toward I 95 North, NJTP North: New York City
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
15
Merge onto I 95; NJTP
18 mi
·
21 min
·
New Jersey Turnpike
16
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 13A
Toward Newark Airport, Elizabeth Seaport
Use the slight right lane.
17
Merge onto NJ 81
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
NJ 81
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
44 sec
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Continue on US 1; US 9
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
US 1; US 9
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20
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.
21
Turn left onto Chestnut Street
229 ft
·
7 sec
·
Chestnut Street
Use the left lane.
22
Turn right onto Mulberry Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Mulberry Street
23
Turn left onto CR 510
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
Market Street
Use the left lane.
24
Arrive at destination
CR 510
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 18.6 mi from Ten Mile Run, NJ · 29m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
19 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 37 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 18.6 miles from Ten Mile Run, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Newark, NJ
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Newark, NJ if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.17 one way
$12.33 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $6.75 | $13.51 |
| premium | $4.93 | $7.21 | $14.43 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.21 | $16.43 |
Estimated Tolls: $2.51
New Jersey Turnpike
(17.7 mi)
$2.47
Georgetown-Franklin Turnpike
(0.5 mi)
$0.04
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Tolls
$3
Total
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 13 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.2 | 0 | $3.91 | $1.79 |
| Efficient EV | 9.3 | 0 | $3.26 | $1.49 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.9 | 0 | $5.21 | $2.38 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (69% 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
Night in Newark on Friday
Local time
9:31 PM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
63°F
Edison, NJ
19 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 warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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 Ten Mile Run, NJ to Newark, NJ covers 37.2 miles and takes about 56m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are New Jersey Turnpike, US 1, Lincoln Highway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 18.6 miles from Ten Mile Run, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $6.17 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 is a short but busy drive. With 20 decision points packed into just 37.2 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 56m.
The main spots that need attention: at 8.9 miles (US 1): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 9 miles (US 1): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 12.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Ten Mile Run, NJ and Newark, NJ, road signs point toward Newark|Newark, Camden, New Brunswick|Newark, New Brunswick, Njtp Toll and Njtp North: New York City - among others.
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 by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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