How far is Edgewater Park, NJ from Newark, NJ?

The driving distance from Edgewater Park, NJ to Newark, NJ is about 66.9 miles (107.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 60 miles (96.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 38m 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
66.95 mi
01h 19m
Flight
59.96 mi
96.5 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
59.96 mi
Kilometers
96.5 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
66.95 mi
Kilometers
107.74 km
Drive Time
01h 19m

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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 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Newark
Thu, Apr 23, 12:51 AM EDT
Return by in Edgewater Park
Thu, Apr 23, 2:10 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Edgewater Park
2026-04-22T23:32
Arrive Newark
Thu, Apr 23, 12:51 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:19 AM to 11:19 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:52 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Edgewater Park
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 Edgewater Park
33.4 mi
00h 39m
To Newark
33.6 mi
00h 39m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Wednesday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 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 Edgewater Park and Newark.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Edgewater Park and Newark.

  1. 1

    Start on Cottage Avenue

    56 m · 13 sec · Cottage Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Cliff Avenue

    727 ft · 35 sec · Cliff Avenue

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Warren Street East

    1326 ft · 22 sec · Warren Street East

  4. 4

    Continue on Beverly Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Beverly Road

  5. 5

    Turn slight left onto Burlington Pike

    115 m · 6 sec · Burlington Pike

  6. 6

    Continue on Washington Avenue

    1477 ft · 27 sec · Washington Avenue

  7. 7

    Continue on Burlington Pike

    4.7 mi · 8 min · Burlington Pike

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95 Toll, NJTP Toll: New Jersey Turnpike

    1665 ft · 44 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North, NJTP North: New York City, Camden

    1.1 km · 2 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike Pennsylvania Extension

    2.6 mi · 3 min · New Jersey Turnpike Pennsylvania Extension

  11. 11

    Keep slight right

    50.3 mi · 59 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Newark Airport, Elizabeth Seaport

    1 km · 1 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    1.2 km · 1 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left

    2085 ft · 44 sec

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    1.7 mi · 3 min

  16. 16

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

    1.9 mi · 4 min

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Chestnut Street

    70 m · 8 sec · Chestnut Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Mulberry Street

    3217 ft · 2 min · Mulberry Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Market Street

    905 ft · 30 sec · Market Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Market Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
20 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
29.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New Jersey Turnpike Pennsylvania Extension
53 mi · 79%
Burlington Pike
4.81 mi · 7%
Newark Airport
3.41 mi · 5%
NJ 21
1.9 mi · 3%
Beverly Road
1.29 mi · 2%
I 95 North
0.66 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

New Jersey Turnpike Pennsylvania Extension

Keep slight right

50.3 mi · 00h 59m

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 19m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.9 mi
60 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Jamesburg
00h 39m from Edgewater Park
Leave By
3:52 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Edgewater Park 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 Edgewater Park to Newark?

The road trip is about 66.9 miles (107.7 km) and usually takes 01h 19m 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 33.4 miles from Edgewater Park and 33.6 miles from Newark.

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

The direct path is about 60 miles (96.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.9 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 3:52 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.64 one way or $19.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Edgewater Park and Slight Chance Rain Showers then 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 Edgewater Park and Newark. Straight-line distance: 59.96 mi (96.5 km).

Edgewater Park

#1 Edgewater Park

Township of New Jersey

Population8,639
Coordinates40.0681700, -74.9007200
Altitude7
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: Cottage Avenue (-74.900614, 40.067956)
End: Market Street (-74.17237, 40.73566)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 108 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 57m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 50m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.36 gal
8.94 L · about $9.64
Round trip
$19.29
4.72 gal · 17.88 L
Estimated CO2
21 kg one way
Round trip: 41.9 kg / 92 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $9.64 $19.29
Mid-grade $4.60 $10.85 $21.71
Premium $4.95 $11.69 $23.38
Diesel $5.98 $14.11 $28.23

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 Edgewater Park and Newark. The current time is 23:32:10.

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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.