How far is Long Valley, NJ from Newark, NJ?

The driving distance from Long Valley, NJ to Newark, NJ is about 44.4 miles (71.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 32 miles (51.5 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 EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
44.35 mi
00h 55m
Flight
31.99 mi
51.49 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
31.99 mi
Kilometers
51.49 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
44.35 mi
Kilometers
71.38 km
Drive Time
00h 55m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Newark
Wed, Apr 22, 6:13 AM EDT
Return by in Long Valley
Wed, Apr 22, 7:08 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Long Valley
2026-04-22T05:17
Arrive Newark
Wed, Apr 22, 6:13 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:56 AM to 10:56 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:38 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Long Valley
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
Monroe
NJ

Township in Gloucester County, New Jersey

From Long Valley
18.8 mi
00h 27m
To Newark
25.5 mi
00h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph E
Destination
63°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Long Valley and Newark.

  1. 1

    Start on Fairview Avenue

    20 m · 9 sec · Fairview Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Schooley's Mountain Road

    156 m · 17 sec · Schooley's Mountain Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto East Mill Road

    2.5 mi · 4 min · East Mill Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Old Route 24

    1 km · 56 sec · Old Route 24

  5. 5

    Continue on Washington Turnpike

    1.2 km · 1 min · Washington Turnpike

  6. 6

    Continue on West Main Street

    3111 ft · 57 sec · West Main Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Main Street (Old Rt. 24)

    1.5 km · 2 min · Main Street (Old Rt. 24)

  8. 8

    Turn slight right

    67 m · 8 sec

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto Main Street

    2.7 mi · 4 min · Main Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Washington Turnpike

    1.2 km · 1 min · Washington Turnpike

  11. 11

    Continue on Mendham Road

    5.5 mi · 8 min · Mendham Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Washington-Mendham Road E. (Old Rt. 24)

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Washington-Mendham Road E. (Old Rt. 24)

  13. 13

    Continue on Mendham Avenue (Old Rt. 24)

    1737 ft · 29 sec · Mendham Avenue (Old Rt. 24)

  14. 14

    Continue on Washington Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Washington Street

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on West Park Place

    35 m · 4 sec · West Park Place

  16. 16

    Continue on South Park Place

    122 m · 9 sec · South Park Place

  17. 17

    Continue on Morris Street

    153 m · 10 sec · Morris Street

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Morris Street

    16 m · 1 sec · Morris Street

  19. 19

    Exit the roundabout onto Morris Street

    2605 ft · 54 sec · Morris Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Morris Avenue

    1.1 km · 1 min · Morris Avenue

  21. 21

    Continue on Columbia Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · Columbia Road

  22. 22

    Continue on Columbia Turnpike

    1507 ft · 30 sec · Columbia Turnpike

  23. 23

    Take the ramp slight right toward NJ 24 East: Springfield

    2415 ft · 1 min

  24. 24

    Merge slight left

    7.6 mi · 9 min

  25. 25

    Keep slight left to continue on I 78 East: Holland Tunnel, New York City, Newark

    1877 ft · 29 sec

  26. 26

    Keep slight right to continue on I 78 East Local: Newark

    1220 ft · 17 sec

  27. 27

    Merge slight right onto Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

    4.6 mi · 5 min · Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

  28. 28

    Take the exit slight right toward Hillside, Irvington

    748 ft · 18 sec

  29. 29

    Keep slight left to continue on Irvington

    911 ft · 22 sec

  30. 30

    Turn straight onto Fabyan Place

    663 ft · 21 sec · Fabyan Place

  31. 31

    Turn left onto Chancellor Avenue

    1422 ft · 33 sec · Chancellor Avenue

  32. 32

    Turn right onto Coit Street

    1078 ft · 24 sec · Coit Street

  33. 33

    Turn slight left onto Grove Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · Grove Street

  34. 34

    Turn right onto Springfield Avenue

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Springfield Avenue

  35. 35

    Continue on Market Street

    1253 ft · 42 sec · Market Street

  36. 36

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Market Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Long Valley 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
36 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
81.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
NJ 24 East
8.1 mi · 18%
Mendham Road
5.54 mi · 13%
Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
4.63 mi · 10%
Main Street
2.67 mi · 6%
East Mill Road
2.55 mi · 6%
Springfield Avenue
2.39 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

NJ 24 East

Merge slight left

7.64 mi · 00h 09m

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
+12.4 mi
32 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Monroe
00h 27m from Long Valley
Leave By
4:38 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Long Valley 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 Valley to Newark?

The road trip is about 44.4 miles (71.4 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?

Monroe is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.8 miles from Long Valley and 25.5 miles from Newark.

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

The direct path is about 32 miles (51.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.4 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 4:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.37 one way or $12.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Long Valley and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Newark.

Stop Ideas Near Monroe

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 Monroe and the surrounding midpoint area.
West Orange Town Hall
Scenic stop 11.2 mi away

West Orange Town Hall

West Orange , NJ
66 Main St, West Orange, NJ 07052
Rating 4.1/5 16 reviews Park
Orange Township City Hall
Meeting point 11.7 mi away

Orange Township City Hall

Monroe
29 N Day St, City of Orange, NJ 07050
Rating 3.6/5 19 reviews City Hall
Bloomfield Municipal Building
Nearby stop 13.4 mi away

Bloomfield Municipal Building

Bloomfield , NJ
1 Municipal Plaza, Bloomfield, NJ 07003
Rating 4.4/5 17 reviews Municipal hall

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

24 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

25 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

Metropark station

29 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

New Brunswick station

35 mi away
French and Albany Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Long Valley and Newark. Straight-line distance: 31.99 mi (51.49 km).

Long Valley

#1 Long Valley

Census-designated place in Washington Township, Morris County, New Jersey

Population1,879
Coordinates40.7859300, -74.7801600
Altitude164
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: Fairview Avenue (-74.780161, 40.785941)
End: Market Street (-74.17237, 40.73566)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 71 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.56 gal
5.92 L · about $6.37
Round trip
$12.75
3.12 gal · 11.84 L
Estimated CO2
13.9 kg one way
Round trip: 27.7 kg / 61 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $6.37 $12.75
Mid-grade $4.60 $7.17 $14.35
Premium $4.95 $7.73 $15.46
Diesel $5.98 $9.33 $18.66

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 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Long Valley and Newark. The current time is 05:17:05.

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.