How far is Kingston, NJ from Newark, NJ?

The driving distance from Kingston, NJ to Newark, NJ is about 39.3 miles (63.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 34 miles (54.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 51m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
Trip Tools

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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
39.35 mi
00h 55m
Flight
34 mi
54.72 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
34 mi
Kilometers
54.72 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
39.35 mi
Kilometers
63.32 km
Drive Time
00h 55m

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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 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Newark
Sat, Nov 7, 1:42 AM EST
Return by in Kingston
Sat, Nov 7, 2:38 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kingston
2026-11-07T00:46
Arrive Newark
Sat, Nov 7, 1:42 AM EST
Route Timing
00h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:56 AM to 10:56 AM EST

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

Leave by
4:38 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Kingston
9:30 PM EST
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
Fords
NJ

Town

From Kingston
19.3 mi
00h 27m
To Newark
20 mi
00h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM EST
Wind
5 to 10 mph W
Destination
65°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM EST
Wind
2 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    42 m · 15 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left

    22 m · 13 sec

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Heathcote Road

    71 m · 12 sec · Heathcote Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Main Street

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on Raymond Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Raymond Road

  6. 6

    Turn left

    8.4 mi · 12 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left

    603 ft · 9 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on Newark|Newark, Camden, New Brunswick|Newark, Camden, New Brunswick

    154 m · 8 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    112 m · 6 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    2.5 mi · 3 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 18 South: East Brunswick

    1290 ft · 37 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto State Route 18

    2411 ft · 55 sec · State Route 18

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward NJTP Toll, I 95 Toll: New Jersey Turnpike

    2094 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North, NJTP North: New York City

    1498 ft · 36 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight right

    1933 ft · 47 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike

    17.7 mi · 21 min · New Jersey Turnpike

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward Newark Airport, Elizabeth Seaport

    1 km · 1 min

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    1.2 km · 1 min

  19. 19

    Keep slight left

    2085 ft · 44 sec

  20. 20

    Continue straight

    1.7 mi · 3 min

  21. 21

    Keep slight left to continue on NJ 21, US 22: Newark, Downtown

    1.9 mi · 4 min

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Chestnut Street

    70 m · 8 sec · Chestnut Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Mulberry Street

    3217 ft · 2 min · Mulberry Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Market Street

    905 ft · 30 sec · Market Street

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Market Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Kingston 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
25 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
63.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New Jersey Turnpike
17.7 mi · 45%
Newark Airport
3.41 mi · 9%
Newark|Newark
2.68 mi · 7%
NJ 21
1.9 mi · 5%
Raymond Road
1.35 mi · 3%
Main Street
0.67 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

New Jersey Turnpike

Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike

17.7 mi · 00h 21m

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 55m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.3 mi
34 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fords
00h 27m from Kingston
Leave By
4:38 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Kingston and Mostly Sunny near Newark.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 39.3 miles (63.3 km) and usually takes 00h 55m 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?

Fords is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.3 miles from Kingston and 20 miles from Newark.

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

The direct path is about 34 miles (54.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.3 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:38 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.69 one way or $11.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Fords

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

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

RAIL

Metropark station

4 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

New Brunswick station

12 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

22 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 Kingston and Newark. Straight-line distance: 34 mi (54.72 km).

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#1 Kingston

Kingston is a place in New Jersey, United States.

Population0
Coordinates40.3753800, -74.6134900
Altitude37
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: (-74.613562, 40.375294)
End: Market Street (-74.17237, 40.73566)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 63 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.39 gal
5.26 L · about $5.69
Round trip
$11.39
2.78 gal · 10.52 L
Estimated CO2
12.4 kg one way
Round trip: 24.7 kg / 54 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.10 $5.69 $11.39
Mid-grade $4.72 $6.56 $13.13
Premium $5.04 $7.00 $14.01
Diesel $6.33 $8.80 $17.61

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 · Nov 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Kingston and Newark. The current time is 00:46:53.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.