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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Essex County, New Jersey
Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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Start on the route
33 m · 10 sec
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Turn right onto Hanover Road
41 m · 6 sec · Hanover Road
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Turn left onto Columbia Turnpike
2.5 mi · 4 min · Columbia Turnpike
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Continue on South Orange Avenue
9.6 mi · 18 min · South Orange Avenue
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Turn straight onto Springfield Avenue
1168 ft · 35 sec · Springfield Avenue
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Continue on Market Street
1253 ft · 42 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 Florham Park 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.
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.
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.
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.
City Hall Parking Lot
City Hall Personnel Office
City Hall Wedding Photographer by Dolce Vita
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to South Orange.
Newark Liberty International Airport
Pennsylvania Station
Metropark station
Pennsylvania Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Florham Park and Newark. Straight-line distance: 11.86 mi (19.08 km).
#1 Florham Park
Borough in Morris County, New Jersey
| Population | 11,824 |
| Coordinates | 40.7878800, -74.3882100 |
| Altitude | 67 |
| 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: 28 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round 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.
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