How far is Long Hill, NJ from Newark, NJ?
The driving distance from Long Hill, NJ to Newark, NJ is about 17 miles (27.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 13.6 miles (21.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 57m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township in Essex County, New Jersey, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain Showers
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Long Hill and Newark.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Long Hill and Newark.
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Start on Long Hill Lane
112 m · 22 sec · Long Hill Lane
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Turn left onto Mountainview Road
58 m · 13 sec · Mountainview Road
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Turn right onto Fairmount Avenue
1904 ft · 46 sec · Fairmount Avenue
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Continue on Central Avenue
2454 ft · 1 min · Central Avenue
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Turn right onto Springfield Avenue
1161 ft · 33 sec · Springfield Avenue
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Turn left onto Union Avenue
1.3 mi · 3 min · Union Avenue
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Continue on Diamond Hill Road
3099 ft · 1 min · Diamond Hill Road
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Take the ramp left toward I 78 East: Newark
1355 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left onto Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
4.1 mi · 5 min · Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
5.8 mi · 7 min · Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Hillside, Irvington
748 ft · 18 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Irvington
911 ft · 22 sec
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Turn straight onto Fabyan Place
663 ft · 21 sec · Fabyan Place
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Turn left onto Chancellor Avenue
1422 ft · 33 sec · Chancellor Avenue
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Turn right onto Coit Street
1078 ft · 24 sec · Coit Street
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Turn slight left onto Grove Street
1.5 km · 2 min · Grove Street
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Turn right onto Springfield Avenue
2.4 mi · 4 min · Springfield Avenue
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Continue on Market Street
1253 ft · 42 sec · Market Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Market Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Long Hill and Newark.
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.
Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
Keep slight right to continue on Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
5.83 mi · 00h 07m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Long Hill and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Newark.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Long Hill to Newark?
The road trip is about 17 miles (27.3 km) and usually takes 00h 28m 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?
Maplewood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.8 miles from Long Hill and 8.1 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 3.4 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:32 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.45 one way or $4.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Long Hill and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Newark.
Stop Ideas Near Maplewood
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall Parking Lot
City of Elizabeth
Clifton Recycle in City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Maplewood.
Newark Liberty International Airport
Pennsylvania Station
Metropark station
Pennsylvania Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Long Hill and Newark. Straight-line distance: 13.61 mi (21.9 km).
#1 Long Hill
Township of New Jersey
| Population | 8,382 |
| Coordinates | 40.7078800, -74.4296000 |
| Altitude | 85 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Newark
The most populous city in New Jersey and the center of the Newark metropolitan area.
| Population | 282,520 |
| Coordinates | 40.7356600, -74.1723700 |
| Altitude | 9 |
| Country | United States |
End: Market Street (-74.17237, 40.73566)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 27 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 12m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.09 | $2.45 | $4.90 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $2.76 | $5.52 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $2.97 | $5.94 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $3.59 | $7.18 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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