How far is Basking Ridge, NJ from Newark, NJ?
The driving distance from Basking Ridge, NJ to Newark, NJ is about 26.3 miles (42.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 19.8 miles (31.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 14m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST.
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Halfway Point
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Town in New Jersey, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Basking Ridge and Newark.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Basking Ridge and Newark.
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Start on the route
80 m · 21 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Brownlee Place
51 m · 9 sec · Brownlee Place
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Turn right onto West Oak Street
71 m · 7 sec · West Oak Street
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Turn right onto South Finley Avenue
1.7 mi · 4 min · South Finley Avenue
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Turn left onto Stonehouse Road
1.4 mi · 3 min · Stonehouse Road
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Continue on Valley Road
2402 ft · 43 sec · Valley Road
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Turn straight onto King George Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · King George Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 78 East
950 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left onto Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
11 mi · 13 min · Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
5.8 mi · 7 min · Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Hillside, Irvington
748 ft · 18 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Irvington
911 ft · 22 sec
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Turn straight onto Fabyan Place
663 ft · 21 sec · Fabyan Place
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Turn left onto Chancellor Avenue
1422 ft · 33 sec · Chancellor Avenue
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Turn right onto Coit Street
1078 ft · 24 sec · Coit Street
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Turn slight left onto Grove Street
1.5 km · 2 min · Grove Street
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Turn right onto Springfield Avenue
2.4 mi · 4 min · Springfield Avenue
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Continue on Market Street
1253 ft · 42 sec · Market Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Market Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Basking Ridge and Newark.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
Merge slight left onto Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
11 mi · 00h 13m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Rain leaving Basking Ridge and Rain near Newark.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Basking Ridge to Newark?
The road trip is about 26.3 miles (42.4 km) and usually takes 00h 37m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
New Providence is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.2 miles from Basking Ridge and 13.2 miles from Newark.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 19.8 miles (31.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.5 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:16 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.81 one way or $7.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain around Basking Ridge and Rain near Newark.
Stop Ideas Near New Providence
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
West Orange Town Hall
City Hall - City of Newark
Bloomfield Municipal Building
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to New Providence.
Metropark station
Newark Liberty International Airport
Pennsylvania Station
New Brunswick station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Basking Ridge and Newark. Straight-line distance: 19.85 mi (31.94 km).
#1 Basking Ridge
Basking Ridge is a place in New Jersey, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.7062100, -74.5493200 |
| Altitude | 101 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Newark
The most populous city in New Jersey and the center of the Newark metropolitan area.
| Population | 282,520 |
| Coordinates | 40.7356600, -74.1723700 |
| Altitude | 9 |
| Country | United States |
End: Market Street (-74.17237, 40.73566)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 42 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 19m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.10 | $3.81 | $7.62 |
| Mid-grade | $4.72 | $4.39 | $8.78 |
| Premium | $5.04 | $4.69 | $9.37 |
| Diesel | $6.33 | $5.89 | $11.78 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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