How far is High Bridge, NJ from Newark, NJ?

The driving distance from High Bridge, NJ to Newark, NJ is about 44.3 miles (71.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 38.2 miles (61.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 40m 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
44.3 mi
00h 50m
Flight
38.18 mi
61.45 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
38.18 mi
Kilometers
61.45 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
44.3 mi
Kilometers
71.29 km
Drive Time
00h 50m

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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 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Newark
Thu, Apr 23, 3:08 AM EDT
Return by in High Bridge
Thu, Apr 23, 3:58 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave High Bridge
2026-04-23T02:18
Arrive Newark
Thu, Apr 23, 3:08 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:50 AM to 10:50 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:50 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in High Bridge
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
Watchung
NJ

Borough in Somerset County, New Jersey, United States

From High Bridge
22.1 mi
00h 25m
To Newark
22.2 mi
00h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 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 High Bridge and Newark.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between High Bridge and Newark.

  1. 1

    Start on Bridge Street

    102 m · 10 sec · Bridge Street

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto West Main Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · West Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Route 31 (CR 513)

    2 mi · 2 min · Route 31 (CR 513)

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight left toward I 78 East, US 22 East: Newark

    1479 ft · 36 sec · ramp to I-78/US 22 East

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

    13.8 mi · 16 min · Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

    16.6 mi · 19 min · Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

    5.8 mi · 7 min · Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Hillside, Irvington

    748 ft · 18 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Irvington

    911 ft · 22 sec

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto Fabyan Place

    663 ft · 21 sec · Fabyan Place

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Chancellor Avenue

    1422 ft · 33 sec · Chancellor Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Coit Street

    1078 ft · 24 sec · Coit Street

  13. 13

    Turn slight left onto Grove Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · Grove Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Springfield Avenue

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Springfield Avenue

  15. 15

    Continue on Market Street

    1253 ft · 42 sec · Market Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Market Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between High Bridge 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
16 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
36.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
36.2 mi · 82%
Springfield Avenue
2.39 mi · 5%
Route 31 (CR 513)
2.01 mi · 5%
West Main Street
1.14 mi · 3%
Grove Street
0.91 mi · 2%
Chancellor Avenue
0.27 mi · 1%
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
00h 50m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.1 mi
38.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Watchung
00h 25m from High Bridge
Leave By
4:50 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving High Bridge and Sunny near Newark.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from High Bridge to Newark?

The road trip is about 44.3 miles (71.3 km) and usually takes 00h 50m 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?

Watchung is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.1 miles from High Bridge and 22.2 miles from Newark.

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

The direct path is about 38.2 miles (61.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.1 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 4:50 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.37 one way or $12.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around High Bridge and Sunny near Newark.

Stop Ideas Near Watchung

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

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

RAIL

Metropark station

13 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

New Brunswick station

16 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

23 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

26 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between High Bridge and Newark. Straight-line distance: 38.18 mi (61.45 km).

High Bridge

#1 High Bridge

Borough of New Jersey

Population3,388
Coordinates40.6670500, -74.8957200
Altitude99
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: Bridge Street (-74.89577, 40.667134)
End: Market Street (-74.17237, 40.73566)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 71 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.56 gal
5.92 L · about $6.37
Round trip
$12.75
3.12 gal · 11.84 L
Estimated CO2
13.9 kg one way
Round trip: 27.7 kg / 61 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $6.37 $12.75
Mid-grade $4.60 $7.17 $14.35
Premium $4.95 $7.73 $15.46
Diesel $5.98 $9.33 $18.66

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 High Bridge and Newark. The current time is 02:18:13.

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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.