How far is Browns Mills, NJ from Newark, NJ?

The driving distance from Browns Mills, NJ to Newark, NJ is about 72.3 miles (116.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 57 miles (91.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 49m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
72.33 mi
01h 24m
Flight
56.98 mi
91.7 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
56.98 mi
Kilometers
91.7 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
72.33 mi
Kilometers
116.41 km
Drive Time
01h 24m

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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 01h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Newark
Sat, Apr 18, 3:47 AM EDT
Return by in Browns Mills
Sat, Apr 18, 5:12 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Browns Mills
2026-04-18T02:23
Arrive Newark
Sat, Apr 18, 3:47 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:25 AM to 11:25 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:40 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Browns Mills
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Jamesburg
NJ

Borough in Middlesex County, New Jersey

From Browns Mills
32 mi
00h 42m
To Newark
40.3 mi
00h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph E
Destination
69°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Browns Mills and Newark.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    26 m · 9 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Trenton Road

    57 m · 9 sec · Trenton Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Broadway Street

    2271 ft · 58 sec · Broadway Street

  4. 4

    Continue on West Lakeshore Drive

    1.3 km · 2 min · West Lakeshore Drive

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Bayberry Street

    1128 ft · 32 sec · Bayberry Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto East Lakeshore Drive

    1448 ft · 35 sec · East Lakeshore Drive

  7. 7

    Continue on Browns Mills Cookstown Road

    4.3 mi · 8 min · Browns Mills Cookstown Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Main Street

    1225 ft · 35 sec · Main Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Cookstown-New Egypt Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Cookstown-New Egypt Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Maple Avenue

    3195 ft · 1 min · Maple Avenue

  11. 11

    Continue on Main Street

    994 ft · 22 sec · Main Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Evergreen Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Evergreen Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Holmes Mill Road

    2.9 mi · 5 min · Holmes Mill Road

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Burlington Path Road

    3252 ft · 1 min · Burlington Path Road

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Forked River Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Forked River Road

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Sharon Station Road

    16 m · 1 sec · Sharon Station Road

  17. 17

    Exit the roundabout onto Sharon Station Road

    4 mi · 8 min · Sharon Station Road

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Herbert Road

    3206 ft · 1 min · Herbert Road

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Old York Road

    3.7 mi · 6 min · Old York Road

  20. 20

    Continue on South Main Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · South Main Street

  21. 21

    Turn slight right

    29 m · 4 sec

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Franklin Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Franklin Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto New Jersey Turnpike

    33.4 mi · 39 min · New Jersey Turnpike

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward Newark Airport, Elizabeth Seaport

    1 km · 1 min

  25. 25

    Merge slight left

    1.2 km · 1 min

  26. 26

    Keep slight left

    2085 ft · 44 sec

  27. 27

    Continue straight

    1.7 mi · 3 min

  28. 28

    Keep slight left to continue on NJ 21, US 22: Newark, Downtown

    1.9 mi · 4 min

  29. 29

    Turn left onto Chestnut Street

    70 m · 8 sec · Chestnut Street

  30. 30

    Turn right onto Mulberry Street

    3217 ft · 2 min · Mulberry Street

  31. 31

    Turn left onto Market Street

    905 ft · 30 sec · Market Street

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Market Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Browns Mills 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
32 steps
17 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
44.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New Jersey Turnpike
33.4 mi · 46%
Browns Mills Cookstown Road
4.3 mi · 6%
Sharon Station Road
3.99 mi · 6%
Old York Road
3.67 mi · 5%
Newark Airport
3.41 mi · 5%
Holmes Mill Road
2.88 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

New Jersey Turnpike

Turn left onto New Jersey Turnpike

33.4 mi · 00h 39m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 24m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.3 mi
57 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Jamesburg
00h 42m from Browns Mills
Leave By
3:40 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Browns Mills and Partly Sunny near Newark.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Browns Mills to Newark?

The road trip is about 72.3 miles (116.4 km) and usually takes 01h 24m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Jamesburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 32 miles from Browns Mills and 40.3 miles from Newark.

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

The direct path is about 57 miles (91.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:40 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.42 one way or $20.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Browns Mills and Partly Sunny near Newark.

Stop Ideas Near Jamesburg

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Jamesburg, 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 Jamesburg.

RAIL

Princeton Junction station

16 mi away
2 Wallace Road
RAIL

New Brunswick station

16 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Metropark station

26 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

Trenton Transit Center

31 mi away
72 South Clinton Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Browns Mills and Newark. Straight-line distance: 56.98 mi (91.7 km).

Browns Mills

#1 Browns Mills

Census designated place

Population11,223
Coordinates39.9726100, -74.5829300
Altitude27
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: (-74.582893, 39.972555)
End: Market Street (-74.17237, 40.73566)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 116 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.55 gal
9.66 L · about $10.42
Round trip
$20.84
5.1 gal · 19.32 L
Estimated CO2
22.7 kg one way
Round trip: 45.3 kg / 100 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $10.42 $20.84
Mid-grade $4.60 $11.73 $23.45
Premium $4.95 $12.63 $25.27
Diesel $5.98 $15.25 $30.50

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Browns Mills and Newark. The current time is 02:23:07.

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.