How far is Lavallette, NJ from Newark, NJ?

The driving distance from Lavallette, NJ to Newark, NJ is about 63.5 miles (102.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 53.1 miles (85.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 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
63.52 mi
01h 20m
Flight
53.15 mi
85.54 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
53.15 mi
Kilometers
85.54 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
63.52 mi
Kilometers
102.23 km
Drive Time
01h 20m

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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 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Newark
Thu, Apr 23, 1:37 AM EDT
Return by in Lavallette
Thu, Apr 23, 2:58 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lavallette
2026-04-23T00:17
Arrive Newark
Thu, Apr 23, 1:37 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:20 AM to 11:20 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:50 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lavallette
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
Hazlet
NJ

Township in Monmouth County, New Jersey

From Lavallette
31.7 mi
00h 40m
To Newark
31.8 mi
00h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Thursday

Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W
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 Lavallette and Newark.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Camden Avenue

    14 m · 4 sec · Camden Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Grand Central Avenue

    2.2 mi · 5 min · Grand Central Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on Ocean Boulevard

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Ocean Boulevard

  4. 4

    Continue on Ocean Avenue

    3.5 mi · 8 min · Ocean Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on Main Avenue

    567 ft · 12 sec · Main Avenue

  6. 6

    Continue on Sea Avenue

    1295 ft · 22 sec · Sea Avenue

  7. 7

    Continue on Cincinnati Avenue

    1.4 km · 1 min · Cincinnati Avenue

  8. 8

    Continue on Hawthorne Avenue

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Hawthorne Avenue

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    2.6 mi · 3 min

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    88 m · 4 sec

  11. 11

    Exit the roundabout

    24 m · 1 sec

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    1 km · 45 sec

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward GSP Toll North

    3079 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on GSP North, I 195 West

    1613 ft · 39 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on Garden State Parkway

    2281 ft · 1 min · Garden State Parkway

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

    5 mi · 6 min · Garden State Parkway

  17. 17

    Keep slight left

    2399 ft · 31 sec

  18. 18

    Continue on Garden State Parkway

    25.1 mi · 31 min · Garden State Parkway

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95, NJTP: New York City, Trenton

    2199 ft · 48 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight right

    655 ft · 16 sec

  21. 21

    Continue straight

    2500 ft · 1 min

  22. 22

    Continue on I 95 North, NJTP North: New York City

    673 ft · 16 sec

  23. 23

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

    2694 ft · 1 min

  24. 24

    Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike

    9.5 mi · 12 min · New Jersey Turnpike

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right toward Newark Airport, Elizabeth Seaport

    1 km · 1 min

  26. 26

    Merge slight left

    1.2 km · 1 min

  27. 27

    Keep slight left

    2085 ft · 44 sec

  28. 28

    Continue straight

    1.7 mi · 3 min

  29. 29

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

    1.9 mi · 4 min

  30. 30

    Turn left onto Chestnut Street

    70 m · 8 sec · Chestnut Street

  31. 31

    Turn right onto Mulberry Street

    3217 ft · 2 min · Mulberry Street

  32. 32

    Turn left onto Market Street

    905 ft · 30 sec · Market Street

  33. 33

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Market Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lavallette 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
33 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
52 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Garden State Parkway
30.9 mi · 49%
New Jersey Turnpike
9.52 mi · 15%
Hawthorne Avenue
5.62 mi · 9%
Ocean Avenue
3.46 mi · 5%
Newark Airport
3.41 mi · 5%
Grand Central Avenue
2.19 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Garden State Parkway

Continue on Garden State Parkway

25.1 mi · 00h 31m

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 20m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.4 mi
53.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hazlet
00h 40m from Lavallette
Leave By
3:50 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny leaving Lavallette and Sunny near Newark.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 63.5 miles (102.2 km) and usually takes 01h 20m 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?

Hazlet is a useful midpoint, sitting about 31.7 miles from Lavallette and 31.8 miles from Newark.

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

The direct path is about 53.1 miles (85.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.4 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 3:50 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.15 one way or $18.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny around Lavallette and Sunny near Newark.

Stop Ideas Near Hazlet

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

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

RAIL

Metropark station

20 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

New Brunswick station

24 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

32 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

35 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lavallette and Newark. Straight-line distance: 53.15 mi (85.54 km).

Lavallette

#1 Lavallette

Borough in Ocean County, New Jersey, United States

Population1,903
Coordinates39.9704000, -74.0687500
Altitude2
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: Camden Avenue (-74.068755, 39.970371)
End: Market Street (-74.17237, 40.73566)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 102 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 03m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 54m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 47m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.24 gal
8.49 L · about $9.15
Round trip
$18.31
4.48 gal · 16.98 L
Estimated CO2
19.9 kg one way
Round trip: 39.8 kg / 88 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $9.15 $18.31
Mid-grade $4.60 $10.30 $20.60
Premium $4.95 $11.10 $22.19
Diesel $5.98 $13.40 $26.79

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 Lavallette and Newark. The current time is 00:17:47.

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.