How far is Bedminster, NJ from Newark, NJ?

Fastest route

Here are some tips and suggestions for your journey from Bedminster, New Jersey, to Newark, New Jersey, which is approximately 32.6 miles (52.5 kilometers) via I-78 E. The estimated travel time is 39 minutes.

Directions

  1. Head northeast on Lamington Rd and use any lane to turn slightly right onto US-202 S/US-206 S.
  2. Merge onto I-287 S via the ramp to I-78/Somerville/Princeton.
  3. Follow I-78 E and I-78 Express E/Phillipsburg–Newark Expy to W Runyon St in Newark. Take exit 56 from I-78 Express E/Phillipsburg–Newark Expy.
  4. Take exit 21A to merge onto I-78 E toward N.Y. City.
  5. Keep right at the fork to stay on I-78 E.
  6. Keep left at the fork to stay on I-78 E.
  7. Keep left at the fork to continue on I-78 Express E/Phillipsburg–Newark Expy. Take exit 56 for W Peddie St toward Elizabeth Ave. Keep left to continue toward W Runyon St.
  8. Take Elizabeth Ave, Clinton Ave, and Washington St to Market St/Rte 510.

Tips & Suggestions

  • 🚗 Plan for Traffic: Check the traffic conditions and consider using I-78 E, the recommended fastest route, to save time.
  • ⛽ Fuel Up: Ensure your vehicle has enough fuel for the journey.
  • 🚧 Be Prepared for Roadworks: Be aware of any ongoing roadworks or construction that may cause delays.
  • 🗺️ Use GPS Navigation: Utilize GPS navigation or map apps to stay on track and find alternative routes if necessary.
  • 🚓 Follow Traffic Regulations: Adhere to speed limits and traffic rules for a safe and hassle-free drive.
  • 📱 Stay Connected: Carry a fully charged mobile phone for emergencies or to stay connected during the trip.
  • 🍽️ Plan for Pit Stops: If needed, plan for restroom breaks and food stops along the way to stay refreshed.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
31.17 mi
00h 36m
Flight
25.07 mi
40.34 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
25.07 mi
Kilometers
40.34 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
31.17 mi
Kilometers
50.16 km
Drive Time
00h 36m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Newark
Wed, Apr 22, 10:01 PM EDT
Return by in Bedminster
Wed, Apr 22, 10:38 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bedminster
2026-04-22T21:25
Arrive Newark
Wed, Apr 22, 10:01 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:37 AM to 7:37 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:16 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Bedminster
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Scotch Plains
NJ

Township in Union County, New Jersey, United States

From Bedminster
15.4 mi
00h 18m
To Newark
15.8 mi
00h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW
Destination
63°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Bedminster and Newark.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bedminster and Newark.

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    31 m · 8 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Somerville Road

    2034 ft · 35 sec · Somerville Road

  3. 3

    Take the ramp straight

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward I 287 South: Somerville, Princeton

    1561 ft · 38 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    1.4 km · 59 sec

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 78 East: New York City

    1920 ft · 26 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

    1.5 km · 1 min · Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

    16.6 mi · 19 min · Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

    5.8 mi · 7 min · Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Hillside, Irvington

    748 ft · 18 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Irvington

    911 ft · 22 sec

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto Fabyan Place

    663 ft · 21 sec · Fabyan Place

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Chancellor Avenue

    1422 ft · 33 sec · Chancellor Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Coit Street

    1078 ft · 24 sec · Coit Street

  15. 15

    Turn slight left onto Grove Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · Grove Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Springfield Avenue

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Springfield Avenue

  17. 17

    Continue on Market Street

    1253 ft · 42 sec · Market Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Market Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bedminster and Newark.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
18 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
57.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
23.3 mi · 75%
Springfield Avenue
2.39 mi · 8%
Somerville Road
1.5 mi · 5%
I 287 South
1.15 mi · 4%
Grove Street
0.91 mi · 3%
I 78 East
0.36 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

Keep slight right to continue on Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

16.6 mi · 00h 19m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 36m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.2 mi
25 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Scotch Plains
00h 18m from Bedminster
Leave By
7:16 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Bedminster and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Newark.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bedminster to Newark?

The road trip is about 31.2 miles (50.2 km) and usually takes 00h 36m 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?

Scotch Plains is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.4 miles from Bedminster and 15.8 miles from Newark.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 25 miles (40.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.2 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:16 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.49 one way or $8.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Bedminster and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Newark.

Stop Ideas Near Scotch Plains

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Scotch Plains and the surrounding midpoint area.
West Orange Town Hall
Scenic stop 12.2 mi away

West Orange Town Hall

West Orange , NJ
66 Main St, West Orange, NJ 07052
Rating 4.1/5 16 reviews Park
City Hall - City of Newark
Meeting point 13.6 mi away

City Hall - City of Newark

Newark , NJ
920 Broad St, Newark, NJ 07102
Rating 3.9/5 71 reviews City Hall
Bloomfield Municipal Building
Nearby stop 14.5 mi away

Bloomfield Municipal Building

Bloomfield , NJ
1 Municipal Plaza, Bloomfield, NJ 07003
Rating 4.4/5 17 reviews Municipal hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Scotch Plains.

RAIL

Metropark station

11 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

18 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

New Brunswick station

18 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

21 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bedminster and Newark. Straight-line distance: 25.07 mi (40.34 km).

Bedminster

#1 Bedminster

Township of New Jersey

Population7,949
Coordinates40.6806600, -74.6454400
Altitude51
CountryUnited States
Newark

#2 Newark

The most populous city in New Jersey and the center of the Newark metropolitan area.

Population282,520
Coordinates40.7356600, -74.1723700
Altitude9
CountryUnited States
Start: Main Street (-74.645406, 40.680601)
End: Market Street (-74.17237, 40.73566)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 50 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.1 gal
4.16 L · about $4.49
Round trip
$8.99
2.2 gal · 8.32 L
Estimated CO2
9.8 kg one way
Round trip: 19.6 kg / 43 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $4.49 $8.99
Mid-grade $4.60 $5.06 $10.12
Premium $4.95 $5.45 $10.90
Diesel $5.98 $6.58 $13.16

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in New Jersey · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Bedminster and Newark. The current time is 21:25:08.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.