How far is Laurel Springs, NJ from Newark, NJ?

The driving distance from Laurel Springs, NJ to Newark, NJ is about 84.6 miles (136.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 77.1 miles (124 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 14m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
84.56 mi
01h 37m
Flight
77.03 mi
123.97 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
77.03 mi
Kilometers
123.97 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
84.56 mi
Kilometers
136.09 km
Drive Time
01h 37m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Newark
Sat, Apr 18, 12:46 AM EDT
Return by in Laurel Springs
Sat, Apr 18, 2:23 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Laurel Springs
2026-04-17T23:09
Arrive Newark
Sat, Apr 18, 12:46 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:37 AM to 11:37 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:16 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Laurel Springs
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
Hightstown
NJ

Borough in Mercer County, New Jersey

From Laurel Springs
41.6 mi
00h 48m
To Newark
42.9 mi
00h 48m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W
Destination
81°F
Friday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Laurel Springs and Newark.

  1. 1

    Start on Tomlinson Avenue

    711 ft · 33 sec · Tomlinson Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Atlantic Avenue

    91 m · 13 sec · West Atlantic Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn slight left onto Stone Road

    1779 ft · 52 sec · Stone Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Laurel Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · Laurel Road

  5. 5

    Continue on White Horse Road West

    2955 ft · 1 min · White Horse Road West

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Burnt Mill Road

    2.8 mi · 5 min · Burnt Mill Road

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Haddonfield-Berlin Road

    595 ft · 10 sec · Haddonfield-Berlin Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Berlin Road

    566 ft · 12 sec · Berlin Road

  9. 9

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 295 North

    999 ft · 24 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    4.1 mi · 5 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 73 South: Berlin

    1717 ft · 42 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    1245 ft · 19 sec

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward NJTP: New Jersey Turnpike

    2639 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on NJTP North: New York

    2795 ft · 1 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike

    14.6 mi · 17 min · New Jersey Turnpike

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on New Jersey Turnpike

    51.9 mi · 1 hr 1 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 Laurel Springs 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
25 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
29.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New Jersey Turnpike
66.5 mi · 79%
I 295 North
4.24 mi · 5%
Newark Airport
3.41 mi · 4%
Burnt Mill Road
2.83 mi · 3%
NJ 21
1.9 mi · 2%
Laurel Road
0.75 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 37m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.5 mi
77.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hightstown
00h 48m from Laurel Springs
Leave By
3:16 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Laurel Springs and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Newark.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Laurel Springs to Newark?

The road trip is about 84.6 miles (136.1 km) and usually takes 01h 37m 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?

Hightstown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 41.6 miles from Laurel Springs and 42.9 miles from Newark.

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

The direct path is about 77.1 miles (124 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.5 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 3:16 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.22 one way or $24.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Laurel Springs and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Newark.

Stop Ideas Near Hightstown

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 Hightstown and the surrounding midpoint area.
Old City Hall
Scenic stop 11.7 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 12.3 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 12.3 mi away

Trenton Health & Human Services

Trenton , NJ
319 E State St #3rd, Trenton, NJ 08608
Public health department

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Princeton Junction station

10 mi away
2 Wallace Road
RAIL

Trenton Transit Center

20 mi away
72 South Clinton Avenue
RAIL

New Brunswick station

26 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Metropark station

37 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Laurel Springs and Newark. Straight-line distance: 77.03 mi (123.97 km).

Laurel Springs

#1 Laurel Springs

Borough in Camden County, New Jersey, United States

Population1,861
Coordinates39.8201100, -75.0062800
Altitude25
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: Tomlinson Avenue (-75.006384, 39.820148)
End: Market Street (-74.17237, 40.73566)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 136 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 03m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.99 gal
11.3 L · about $12.22
Round trip
$24.43
5.98 gal · 22.6 L
Estimated CO2
26.6 kg one way
Round trip: 53.1 kg / 117 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $12.22 $24.43
Mid-grade $4.60 $13.75 $27.50
Premium $4.95 $14.81 $29.62
Diesel $5.98 $17.88 $35.76

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 Laurel Springs and Newark. The current time is 23:09:06.

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.