How far is Frenchtown, NJ from Newark, NJ?

The driving distance from Frenchtown, NJ to Newark, NJ is about 54.2 miles (87.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 48.8 miles (78.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 09m 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
54.26 mi
01h 04m
Flight
48.82 mi
78.57 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
48.82 mi
Kilometers
78.57 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
54.26 mi
Kilometers
87.33 km
Drive Time
01h 04m

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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 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Newark
Sat, Apr 18, 3:00 AM EDT
Return by in Frenchtown
Sat, Apr 18, 4:05 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Frenchtown
2026-04-18T01:55
Arrive Newark
Sat, Apr 18, 3:00 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:05 AM to 11:05 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:20 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Frenchtown
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
Bedminster
NJ

Township of New Jersey

From Frenchtown
27 mi
00h 32m
To Newark
27.2 mi
00h 32m

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 Frenchtown and Newark.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Frenchtown and Newark.

  1. 1

    Start on South Harrison Street

    14 m · 7 sec · South Harrison Street

  2. 2

    Turn left

    46 m · 16 sec

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Trenton Avenue

    41 m · 4 sec · Trenton Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Race Street

    627 ft · 14 sec · Race Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Everittstown Hill Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · Everittstown Hill Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Everittstown Road

    6.5 mi · 12 min · Everittstown Road

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Pittstown Road

    4 mi · 7 min · Pittstown Road

  8. 8

    Take the ramp straight toward I 78 East, US 22 East: New York, Newark

    1719 ft · 42 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

    15.4 mi · 18 min · Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

    16.6 mi · 19 min · Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

    5.8 mi · 7 min · Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Hillside, Irvington

    748 ft · 18 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Irvington

    911 ft · 22 sec

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto Fabyan Place

    663 ft · 21 sec · Fabyan Place

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Chancellor Avenue

    1422 ft · 33 sec · Chancellor Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Coit Street

    1078 ft · 24 sec · Coit Street

  17. 17

    Turn slight left onto Grove Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · Grove Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Springfield Avenue

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Springfield Avenue

  19. 19

    Continue on Market Street

    1253 ft · 44 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 Frenchtown 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
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
36.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
37.9 mi · 70%
Everittstown Road
6.54 mi · 12%
Pittstown Road
3.99 mi · 7%
Springfield Avenue
2.39 mi · 4%
Grove Street
0.91 mi · 2%
Everittstown Hill Road
0.82 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

Keep slight right to continue on Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

16.6 mi · 00h 19m

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 04m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.4 mi
48.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bedminster
00h 32m from Frenchtown
Leave By
4:20 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Frenchtown 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 Frenchtown to Newark?

The road trip is about 54.2 miles (87.3 km) and usually takes 01h 04m 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?

Bedminster is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27 miles from Frenchtown and 27.2 miles from Newark.

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

The direct path is about 48.8 miles (78.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:20 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.85 one way or $15.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Bedminster

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

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

RAIL

New Brunswick station

26 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Metropark station

30 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

38 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Princeton Junction station

40 mi away
2 Wallace Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Frenchtown and Newark. Straight-line distance: 48.82 mi (78.57 km).

Frenchtown

#1 Frenchtown

Borough of New Jersey

Population1,349
Coordinates40.5262100, -75.0615600
Altitude43
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: South Harrison Street (-75.061502, 40.526216)
End: Market Street (-74.17237, 40.73566)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 87 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 54m
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.

One-way fuel
1.92 gal
7.25 L · about $7.85
Round trip
$15.69
3.84 gal · 14.5 L
Estimated CO2
17.1 kg one way
Round trip: 34.1 kg / 75 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $7.85 $15.69
Mid-grade $4.60 $8.83 $17.66
Premium $4.95 $9.51 $19.02
Diesel $5.98 $11.48 $22.96

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 Frenchtown and Newark. The current time is 01:55:58.

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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.