How far is Ewing, NJ from Newark, NJ?
The driving distance from Ewing, NJ to Newark, NJ is about 54 miles (86.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 11m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 46 miles (74.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 23m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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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 11m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
The most populous city in Middlesex County, New Jersey.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Rain Showers Likely
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Ewing and Newark.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ewing and Newark.
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Start on the route
3 m · 1 sec
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Turn right
40 m · 12 sec
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Turn left onto Carlton Avenue
1.5 km · 2 min · Carlton Avenue
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Turn left onto Pennington Road
2228 ft · 52 sec · Pennington Road
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Turn right onto Ewingville Road
2140 ft · 59 sec · Ewingville Road
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Turn left onto Federal City Road
1.6 km · 2 min · Federal City Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 295 South
1460 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left
3 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit right toward US 1: New Brunswick, Trenton
842 ft · 24 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 1 North: New Brunswick
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Brunswick Pike
17.1 mi · 24 min · Brunswick Pike
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Keep slight left
603 ft · 9 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Newark|Newark, Camden, New Brunswick|Newark, Camden, New Brunswick
154 m · 8 sec
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Keep slight left
112 m · 6 sec
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Keep slight left
2.5 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NJ 18 South: East Brunswick
1290 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left onto State Route 18
2411 ft · 55 sec · State Route 18
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Take the exit slight right toward NJTP Toll, I 95 Toll: New Jersey Turnpike
2094 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North, NJTP North: New York City
1498 ft · 36 sec
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Keep slight right
1933 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike
17.7 mi · 21 min · New Jersey Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward Newark Airport, Elizabeth Seaport
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
1.2 km · 1 min
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Keep slight left
2085 ft · 44 sec
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Continue straight
1.7 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight left to continue on NJ 21, US 22: Newark, Downtown
1.9 mi · 4 min
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Turn left onto Chestnut Street
70 m · 8 sec · Chestnut Street
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Turn right onto Mulberry Street
3217 ft · 2 min · Mulberry Street
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Turn left onto Market Street
905 ft · 30 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 Ewing 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.
New Jersey Turnpike
Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike
17.7 mi · 00h 21m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Ewing 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 Ewing to Newark?
The road trip is about 54 miles (86.9 km) and usually takes 01h 11m 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?
New Brunswick is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.1 miles from Ewing and 27.9 miles from Newark.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 46 miles (74.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:06 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.76 one way or $15.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Ewing and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Newark.
Stop Ideas Near New Brunswick
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to New Brunswick.
New Brunswick station
Metropark station
Princeton Junction station
Newark Liberty International Airport
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ewing and Newark. Straight-line distance: 46.07 mi (74.15 km).
#1 Ewing
Township in Mercer County, New Jersey
| Population | 36,442 |
| Coordinates | 40.2698300, -74.7998800 |
| Altitude | 45 |
| 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: 87 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 47m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 40m |
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 | $4.09 | $7.76 | $15.53 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $8.74 | $17.48 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $9.41 | $18.83 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $11.36 | $22.72 |
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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