How far is Bernardsville, NJ from Newark, NJ?

The driving distance from Bernardsville, NJ to Newark, NJ is about 29.6 miles (47.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 20.8 miles (33.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 15m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
29.61 mi
00h 37m
Flight
20.82 mi
33.5 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
20.82 mi
Kilometers
33.5 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
29.61 mi
Kilometers
47.65 km
Drive Time
00h 37m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Newark
Wed, Apr 22, 8:06 PM EDT
Return by in Bernardsville
Wed, Apr 22, 8:44 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bernardsville
2026-04-22T19:28
Arrive Newark
Wed, Apr 22, 8:06 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:38 AM to 7:38 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:14 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Bernardsville
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
Chatham
NJ

Borough in Morris County, New Jersey

From Bernardsville
14.2 mi
00h 18m
To Newark
15.4 mi
00h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SE
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 Bernardsville and Newark.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Olcott Square

    41 m · 13 sec · Olcott Square

  2. 2

    Continue on Olcott Square

    55 m · 3 sec · Olcott Square

  3. 3

    Continue on Morristown Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Morristown Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto North Maple Avenue

    1402 ft · 30 sec · North Maple Avenue

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 287 North

    1099 ft · 27 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    6.3 mi · 7 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 510 East: Morris Avenue

    931 ft · 20 sec

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto Morris Avenue

    3088 ft · 1 min · Morris Avenue

  9. 9

    Continue on Columbia Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · Columbia Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Columbia Turnpike

    1507 ft · 30 sec · Columbia Turnpike

  11. 11

    Take the ramp slight right toward NJ 24 East: Springfield

    2415 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    7.6 mi · 9 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 78 East: Holland Tunnel, New York City, Newark

    1877 ft · 29 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on I 78 East Local: Newark

    1220 ft · 17 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight right onto Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

    4.6 mi · 5 min · Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward Hillside, Irvington

    748 ft · 18 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on Irvington

    911 ft · 22 sec

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto Fabyan Place

    663 ft · 21 sec · Fabyan Place

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Chancellor Avenue

    1422 ft · 33 sec · Chancellor Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Coit Street

    1078 ft · 24 sec · Coit Street

  21. 21

    Turn slight left onto Grove Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · Grove Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Springfield Avenue

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Springfield Avenue

  23. 23

    Continue on Market Street

    1253 ft · 44 sec · Market Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Market Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bernardsville 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
24 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
81.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
NJ 24 East
8.1 mi · 27%
I 287 North
6.54 mi · 22%
Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
4.63 mi · 16%
Springfield Avenue
2.39 mi · 8%
Morristown Road
1.76 mi · 6%
Columbia Road
0.98 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

NJ 24 East

Merge slight left

7.64 mi · 00h 09m

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 37m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.8 mi
20.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Chatham
00h 18m from Bernardsville
Leave By
7:14 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Bernardsville 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 Bernardsville to Newark?

The road trip is about 29.6 miles (47.6 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?

Chatham is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.2 miles from Bernardsville and 15.4 miles from Newark.

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

The direct path is about 20.8 miles (33.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.8 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 7:14 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.25 one way or $8.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Chatham

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Chatham, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Chatham.

RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

17 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

18 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

Metropark station

20 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

New Brunswick station

28 mi away
French and Albany Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bernardsville and Newark. Straight-line distance: 20.82 mi (33.5 km).

Bernardsville

#1 Bernardsville

Borough in New Jersey, United States

Population7,556
Coordinates40.7187100, -74.5693200
Altitude121
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: Olcott Square (-74.569349, 40.718707)
End: Market Street (-74.17237, 40.73566)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 48 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.04 gal
3.95 L · about $4.25
Round trip
$8.50
2.08 gal · 7.9 L
Estimated CO2
9.2 kg one way
Round trip: 18.5 kg / 41 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $4.25 $8.50
Mid-grade $4.60 $4.78 $9.57
Premium $4.95 $5.15 $10.30
Diesel $5.98 $6.22 $12.44

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 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Bernardsville and Newark. The current time is 19:28:57.

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.