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

The driving distance from Florham Park, NJ to Newark, NJ is about 17.3 miles (27.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 11.9 miles (19.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 58m 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
17.34 mi
00h 29m
Flight
11.86 mi
19.08 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
11.86 mi
Kilometers
19.08 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
17.34 mi
Kilometers
27.9 km
Drive Time
00h 29m

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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 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Newark
Wed, Apr 15, 10:34 PM EDT
Return by in Florham Park
Wed, Apr 15, 11:03 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Florham Park
2026-04-15T22:04
Arrive Newark
Wed, Apr 15, 10:34 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:29 AM to 7:29 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:32 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Florham Park
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
South Orange
NJ

Town in Essex County, New Jersey

From Florham Park
6.3 mi
00h 14m
To Newark
11.1 mi
00h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 3:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SW
Destination
65°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 3:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    33 m · 10 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Hanover Road

    41 m · 6 sec · Hanover Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Columbia Turnpike

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Columbia Turnpike

  4. 4

    Continue on South Orange Avenue

    9.6 mi · 18 min · South Orange Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn straight onto Springfield Avenue

    1168 ft · 35 sec · Springfield Avenue

  6. 6

    Continue on Market Street

    1253 ft · 42 sec · Market Street

  7. 7

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Market Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Florham Park 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
7 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
40.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Orange Avenue
9.64 mi · 56%
Columbia Turnpike
2.45 mi · 14%
Market Street
0.24 mi · 1%
Springfield Avenue
0.22 mi · 1%
Hanover Road
0.03 mi
Longest Stretch

South Orange Avenue

Continue on South Orange Avenue

9.64 mi · 00h 18m

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 29m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.4 mi
11.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
South Orange
00h 14m from Florham Park
Leave By
7:32 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Cloudy leaving Florham Park and Partly Cloudy near Newark.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Florham Park to Newark?

The road trip is about 17.3 miles (27.9 km) and usually takes 00h 29m 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?

South Orange is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.3 miles from Florham Park and 11.1 miles from Newark.

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

The direct path is about 11.9 miles (19.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.4 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 7:32 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.49 one way or $4.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Florham Park and Partly Cloudy near Newark.

Stop Ideas Near South Orange

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 South Orange and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Parking Lot
Scenic stop 12.9 mi away

City Hall Parking Lot

Jersey City , NJ
280 Grove St, Jersey City, NJ 07302
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews Parking lot
City Hall Personnel Office
Meeting point 6 mi away

City Hall Personnel Office

Newark , NJ
920 Broad St, Newark, NJ 07102
Rating 5.0/5 5 reviews City government office
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 12.9 mi away

City Hall Wedding Photographer by Dolce Vita

Jersey City , NJ
280 Grove St, Jersey City, NJ 07302
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews Wedding photographer

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to South Orange.

RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

8 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

8 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

Metropark station

21 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

23 mi away
8th Ave 31st Street / 8th Ave 33rd Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Florham Park and Newark. Straight-line distance: 11.86 mi (19.08 km).

Florham Park

#1 Florham Park

Borough in Morris County, New Jersey

Population11,824
Coordinates40.7878800, -74.3882100
Altitude67
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: (-74.388055, 40.788003)
End: Market Street (-74.17237, 40.73566)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 28 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.61 gal
2.32 L · about $2.49
Round trip
$4.98
1.22 gal · 4.64 L
Estimated CO2
5.4 kg one way
Round trip: 10.8 kg / 24 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $2.49 $4.98
Mid-grade $4.60 $2.81 $5.61
Premium $4.95 $3.02 $6.04
Diesel $5.98 $3.65 $7.30

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Florham Park and Newark. The current time is 22:04:48.

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.