How far is Madison Park, NJ from Newark, NJ?

The driving distance from Madison Park, NJ to Newark, NJ is about 24.7 miles (39.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 20.9 miles (33.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 12m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
24.75 mi
00h 36m
Flight
20.88 mi
33.61 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
20.88 mi
Kilometers
33.61 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
24.75 mi
Kilometers
39.83 km
Drive Time
00h 36m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Newark
Wed, Apr 22, 11:33 PM EDT
Return by in Madison Park
Thu, Apr 23, 12:09 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Madison Park
2026-04-22T22:57
Arrive Newark
Wed, Apr 22, 11:33 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:36 AM to 7:36 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:18 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Madison Park
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Carteret
NJ

Borough in Middlesex County, New Jersey, United States

From Madison Park
12.1 mi
00h 18m
To Newark
12.7 mi
00h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE
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 Madison Park and Newark.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Madison Park and Newark.

  1. 1

    Start on Harvard Road

    550 ft · 26 sec · Harvard Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Lehigh Road

    719 ft · 34 sec · Lehigh Road

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Princeton Road

    1037 ft · 50 sec · Princeton Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Rutgers Road

    908 ft · 45 sec · Rutgers Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Ernston Road

    1.1 km · 2 min · Ernston Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Washington Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Washington Road

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Main Street

    68 m · 6 sec · Main Street

  8. 8

    Take the ramp right toward GSP Toll North

    1814 ft · 28 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

    4 mi · 6 min · Garden State Parkway

  10. 10

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

    2199 ft · 48 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right

    655 ft · 16 sec

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    2500 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

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

    673 ft · 16 sec

  14. 14

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

    2694 ft · 1 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike

    9.5 mi · 12 min · New Jersey Turnpike

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward Newark Airport, Elizabeth Seaport

    1 km · 1 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    1.2 km · 1 min

  18. 18

    Keep slight left

    2085 ft · 44 sec

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    1.7 mi · 3 min

  20. 20

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

    1.9 mi · 4 min

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Chestnut Street

    70 m · 8 sec · Chestnut Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Mulberry Street

    3217 ft · 2 min · Mulberry Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Market Street

    905 ft · 30 sec · Market Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Market Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Madison Park 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
24 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
97.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New Jersey Turnpike
9.52 mi · 38%
Garden State Parkway
3.99 mi · 16%
Newark Airport
3.41 mi · 14%
NJ 21
1.9 mi · 8%
Washington Road
1.23 mi · 5%
I 95
1.01 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

New Jersey Turnpike

Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike

9.52 mi · 00h 12m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 36m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.8 mi
20.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Carteret
00h 18m from Madison Park
Leave By
7:18 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Madison Park 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 Madison Park to Newark?

The road trip is about 24.7 miles (39.8 km) and usually takes 00h 36m 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?

Carteret is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.1 miles from Madison Park and 12.7 miles from Newark.

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

The direct path is about 20.9 miles (33.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.8 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 7:18 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.55 one way or $7.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Carteret

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 Carteret and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Parking Lot
Scenic stop 13.7 mi away

City Hall Parking Lot

Jersey City , NJ
280 Grove St, Jersey City, NJ 07302
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews Parking lot
The Yard: City Hall Park NYC
Practical stop 14.9 mi away

The Yard: City Hall Park NYC

New York , NY
116 Nassau St, New York, NY 10038
Rating 4.8/5 45 reviews Office space rental agency,Business to business service,Conference center,Coworking space,Event venue,Executive suite rental agency,Virtual office rental
City of Elizabeth
Meeting point 5.5 mi away

City of Elizabeth

Elizabeth , NJ
50 Winfield Scott Plaza, Elizabeth, NJ 07201
Rating 4.5/5 65 reviews City Hall
Bloomfield Municipal Building
Nearby stop 14.3 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 Carteret.

RAIL

Metropark station

8 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

15 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

18 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

New Brunswick station

21 mi away
French and Albany Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Madison Park and Newark. Straight-line distance: 20.88 mi (33.61 km).

Madison Park

#1 Madison Park

Census-designated place in Old Bridge Township, Middlesex County, New Jersey

Population7,144
Coordinates40.4515000, -74.3079200
Altitude39
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: Harvard Road (-74.308144, 40.451679)
End: Market Street (-74.17237, 40.73566)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 40 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.87 gal
3.31 L · about $3.55
Round trip
$7.11
1.74 gal · 6.62 L
Estimated CO2
7.7 kg one way
Round trip: 15.5 kg / 34 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $3.55 $7.11
Mid-grade $4.60 $4.00 $8.00
Premium $4.95 $4.31 $8.62
Diesel $5.98 $5.20 $10.41

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 Madison Park and Newark. The current time is 22:57:48.

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.