How far is Marlboro, NJ from Newark, NJ?
The driving distance from Marlboro, NJ to Newark, NJ is about 76.4 miles (122.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 69.8 miles (112.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 48m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 24m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Borough in Somerset County, New Jersey
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny
Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Marlboro and Newark.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Marlboro and Newark.
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Start on East Cedar Avenue
45 m · 9 sec · East Cedar Avenue
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Turn right onto North Maple Avenue
1.5 km · 2 min · North Maple Avenue
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Turn left onto Church Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · Church Road
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Continue straight
60 m · 3 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward NJTP
1422 ft · 38 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on NJTP North: New York
2795 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike
14.6 mi · 17 min · New Jersey Turnpike
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Keep slight right to continue on New Jersey Turnpike
51.9 mi · 1 hr 1 min · New Jersey Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward Newark Airport, Elizabeth Seaport
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
1.2 km · 1 min
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Keep slight left
2085 ft · 44 sec
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Continue straight
1.7 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight left to continue on NJ 21, US 22: Newark, Downtown
1.9 mi · 4 min
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Turn left onto Chestnut Street
70 m · 8 sec · Chestnut Street
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Turn right onto Mulberry Street
3217 ft · 2 min · Mulberry Street
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Turn left onto Market Street
905 ft · 30 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 Marlboro and Newark.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Marlboro and Partly Sunny near Newark.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Marlboro to Newark?
The road trip is about 76.4 miles (122.9 km) and usually takes 01h 24m 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?
Millstone is a useful midpoint, sitting about 38.1 miles from Marlboro and 38.2 miles from Newark.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 69.8 miles (112.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.6 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 3:42 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.99 one way or $21.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Marlboro and Partly Sunny near Newark.
Stop Ideas Near Millstone
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Old City Hall
Trenton City Hall
Trenton Health & Human Services
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Millstone.
Princeton Junction station
Trenton Transit Center
New Brunswick station
Metropark station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Marlboro and Newark. Straight-line distance: 69.78 mi (112.3 km).
#1 Marlboro
Township of New Jersey
| Population | 39,624 |
| Coordinates | 39.9028900, -74.9218300 |
| Altitude | 25 |
| 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: 123 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 54m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 57m |
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 | $10.99 | $21.98 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $12.37 | $24.74 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $13.33 | $26.65 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $16.09 | $32.17 |
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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