How far is Iselin, NJ from Newark, NJ?

The driving distance from Iselin, NJ to Newark, NJ is about 17.8 miles (28.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 13.6 miles (21.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 51m 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
17.79 mi
00h 25m
Flight
13.58 mi
21.86 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
13.58 mi
Kilometers
21.86 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
17.79 mi
Kilometers
28.63 km
Drive Time
00h 25m

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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 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Newark
Thu, Apr 23, 12:43 AM EDT
Return by in Iselin
Thu, Apr 23, 1:08 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Iselin
2026-04-23T00:17
Arrive Newark
Thu, Apr 23, 12:43 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:26 AM to 7:26 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:38 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Iselin
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
Kenilworth
NJ

Town in New Jersey

From Iselin
8.1 mi
00h 12m
To Newark
9.6 mi
00h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 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 Iselin and Newark.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Wright Street

    135 m · 23 sec · Wright Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Auth Avenue

    707 ft · 26 sec · Auth Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn slight right onto Lincoln Highway

    1542 ft · 29 sec · Lincoln Highway

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right toward GSP Toll North

    589 ft · 15 sec

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    1306 ft · 47 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

    11.7 mi · 16 min · Garden State Parkway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward Irvington

    816 ft · 24 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Cleremont Avenue

    671 ft · 17 sec · Cleremont Avenue

  9. 9

    Continue on Ball Street

    2273 ft · 49 sec · Ball Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Washington Avenue

    137 m · 13 sec · Washington Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Springfield Avenue

    2.7 mi · 5 min · Springfield Avenue

  12. 12

    Continue on Market Street

    1253 ft · 42 sec · Market Street

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Market Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Iselin 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
13 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
73 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Garden State Parkway
11.7 mi · 66%
Springfield Avenue
2.7 mi · 15%
Ball Street
0.43 mi · 2%
GSP Toll North
0.36 mi · 2%
Lincoln Highway
0.29 mi · 2%
Market Street
0.24 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Garden State Parkway

Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

11.7 mi · 00h 16m

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 25m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.2 mi
13.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kenilworth
00h 12m from Iselin
Leave By
7:38 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Iselin and Sunny near Newark.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 17.8 miles (28.6 km) and usually takes 00h 25m 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?

Kenilworth is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.1 miles from Iselin and 9.6 miles from Newark.

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

The direct path is about 13.6 miles (21.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.2 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 7:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.57 one way or $5.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Kenilworth

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 Kenilworth and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Park
Scenic stop 14.8 mi away

City Hall Park

New York , NY
Broadway &, Chambers St, New York, NY 10007, United States
Rating 4.5/5 10,716 reviews Tourist attraction,City park,Park
The Yard: City Hall Park NYC
Practical stop 14.7 mi away

The Yard: City Hall Park NYC

New York , NY
116 Nassau St, New York, NY 10038
Rating 4.8/5 45 reviews Office space rental agency,Business to business service,Conference center,Coworking space,Event venue,Executive suite rental agency,Virtual office rental
City of Elizabeth
Meeting point 3.8 mi away

City of Elizabeth

Elizabeth , NJ
50 Winfield Scott Plaza, Elizabeth, NJ 07201
Rating 4.5/5 65 reviews City Hall
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 13 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 Kenilworth.

RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

9 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

12 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

Metropark station

12 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

New Brunswick station

24 mi away
French and Albany Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Iselin and Newark. Straight-line distance: 13.58 mi (21.86 km).

Iselin

#1 Iselin

Unincorporated community in New Jersey, United States

Population18,695
Coordinates40.5753800, -74.3223700
Altitude19
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: Wright Street (-74.322272, 40.57565)
End: Market Street (-74.17237, 40.73566)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 29 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.63 gal
2.38 L · about $2.57
Round trip
$5.15
1.26 gal · 4.76 L
Estimated CO2
5.6 kg one way
Round trip: 11.2 kg / 25 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $2.57 $5.15
Mid-grade $4.60 $2.90 $5.79
Premium $4.95 $3.12 $6.24
Diesel $5.98 $3.77 $7.53

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 Iselin and Newark. The current time is 00:17:27.

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.