How far is Glassboro, NJ from Newark, NJ?

The driving distance from Glassboro, NJ to Newark, NJ is about 99.2 miles (159.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 86.9 miles (139.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 21m 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
99.14 mi
01h 40m
Flight
86.88 mi
139.82 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
86.88 mi
Kilometers
139.82 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
99.14 mi
Kilometers
159.55 km
Drive Time
01h 40m

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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 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Newark
Thu, Apr 23, 2:21 AM EDT
Return by in Glassboro
Thu, Apr 23, 4:02 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Glassboro
2026-04-23T00:40
Arrive Newark
Thu, Apr 23, 2:21 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:41 AM to 11:41 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:08 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Glassboro
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
Allentown
NJ

Borough of New Jersey

From Glassboro
46.7 mi
00h 50m
To Newark
52.4 mi
00h 50m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW
Destination
71°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Main Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · North Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right

    77 m · 22 sec

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Delsea Drive

    4.9 mi · 8 min · Delsea Drive

  4. 4

    Continue on Hurffville Road

    3.8 mi · 6 min · Hurffville Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Clements Bridge Road

    1760 ft · 45 sec · Clements Bridge Road

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on West Clements Bridge Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · West Clements Bridge Road

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Black Horse Pike

    1.3 km · 2 min · Black Horse Pike

  8. 8

    Take the ramp straight toward NJTP Toll: New Jersey Turnpike

    1378 ft · 33 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on NJTP North: New York

    2915 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike

    23.1 mi · 27 min · New Jersey Turnpike

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on New Jersey Turnpike

    51.9 mi · 1 hr 1 min · New Jersey Turnpike

  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 Glassboro 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
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New Jersey Turnpike
75 mi · 76%
Delsea Drive
4.93 mi · 5%
Hurffville Road
3.83 mi · 4%
Newark Airport
3.41 mi · 3%
NJ 21
1.9 mi · 2%
Black Horse Pike
0.79 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

New Jersey Turnpike

Keep slight right to continue on New Jersey Turnpike

51.9 mi · 01h 01m

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 40m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.3 mi
86.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Allentown
00h 50m from Glassboro
Leave By
3:08 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Glassboro and Sunny near Newark.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Glassboro to Newark?

The road trip is about 99.2 miles (159.6 km) and usually takes 01h 40m 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?

Allentown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 46.7 miles from Glassboro and 52.4 miles from Newark.

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

The direct path is about 86.9 miles (139.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.3 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 3:08 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.30 one way or $28.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Glassboro and Sunny near Newark.

Stop Ideas Near Allentown

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 Allentown and the surrounding midpoint area.
Old City Hall
Scenic stop 6.7 mi away

Old City Hall

Bordentown , NJ
11 Crosswicks St, Bordentown, NJ 08505
Rating 4.6/5 13 reviews Historical landmark
Trenton City Hall
Meeting point 8.6 mi away

Trenton City Hall

Trenton , NJ
319 E State St, Trenton, NJ 08608
Rating 3.8/5 67 reviews City Hall
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 7.9 mi away

Fieldsboro Town Hall

Fieldsboro , NJ
1916 S 2nd St, Fieldsboro, NJ 08505
Police department

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Allentown.

RAIL

Trenton Transit Center

15 mi away
72 South Clinton Avenue
RAIL

Princeton Junction station

16 mi away
2 Wallace Road
RAIL

Cornwells Heights

33 mi away
700 Station Ave.
RAIL

New Brunswick station

37 mi away
French and Albany Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Glassboro and Newark. Straight-line distance: 86.88 mi (139.82 km).

Glassboro

#1 Glassboro

Borough in New Jersey, United States

Population20,386
Coordinates39.7028900, -75.1118400
Altitude44
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: North Main Street (-75.111918, 39.702899)
End: Market Street (-74.17237, 40.73566)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 160 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 58m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.5 gal
13.24 L · about $14.30
Round trip
$28.60
7 gal · 26.48 L
Estimated CO2
31.1 kg one way
Round trip: 62.2 kg / 137 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $14.30 $28.60
Mid-grade $4.60 $16.10 $32.19
Premium $4.95 $17.34 $34.68
Diesel $5.98 $20.93 $41.86

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 Glassboro and Newark. The current time is 00:40:33.

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.