How far is Milford, NJ from Newark, NJ?

The driving distance from Milford, NJ to Newark, NJ is about 55.3 miles (89 km), with a travel time of about 01h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 49.7 miles (80 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 10m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
Trip Tools

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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
55.33 mi
01h 05m
Flight
49.7 mi
79.99 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
49.7 mi
Kilometers
79.99 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
55.33 mi
Kilometers
89.04 km
Drive Time
01h 05m

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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 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Newark
Sat, Apr 18, 3:01 AM EDT
Return by in Milford
Sat, Apr 18, 4:06 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Milford
2026-04-18T01:55
Arrive Newark
Sat, Apr 18, 3:01 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:05 AM to 11:05 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:20 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Milford
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
Bedminster
NJ

Township of New Jersey

From Milford
27.7 mi
00h 32m
To Newark
27.6 mi
00h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph E
Destination
69°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Bridge Street

    9 m · 3 sec · Bridge Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Frenchtown Road

    158 m · 12 sec · Frenchtown Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Milford - Mount Pleasant Road

    2.6 mi · 6 min · Milford - Mount Pleasant Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Little York - Mount Pleasant Road

    2.3 mi · 6 min · Little York - Mount Pleasant Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Everittstown Road

    4 mi · 7 min · Everittstown Road

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Pittstown Road

    4 mi · 7 min · Pittstown Road

  7. 7

    Take the ramp straight toward I 78 East, US 22 East: New York, Newark

    1719 ft · 42 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

    15.4 mi · 18 min · Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

    16.6 mi · 19 min · Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

    5.8 mi · 7 min · Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Hillside, Irvington

    748 ft · 18 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Irvington

    911 ft · 22 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto Fabyan Place

    663 ft · 21 sec · Fabyan Place

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Chancellor Avenue

    1422 ft · 33 sec · Chancellor Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Coit Street

    1078 ft · 24 sec · Coit Street

  16. 16

    Turn slight left onto Grove Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · Grove Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Springfield Avenue

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Springfield Avenue

  18. 18

    Continue on Market Street

    1253 ft · 42 sec · Market Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Market Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Milford 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
19 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
34.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
37.9 mi · 68%
Everittstown Road
4 mi · 7%
Pittstown Road
3.99 mi · 7%
Milford - Mount Pleasant Road
2.56 mi · 5%
Springfield Avenue
2.39 mi · 4%
Little York - Mount Pleasant Road
2.26 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

Keep slight right to continue on Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

16.6 mi · 00h 19m

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 05m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.6 mi
49.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bedminster
00h 32m from Milford
Leave By
4:20 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Milford 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 Milford to Newark?

The road trip is about 55.3 miles (89 km) and usually takes 01h 05m 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?

Bedminster is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.7 miles from Milford and 27.6 miles from Newark.

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

The direct path is about 49.7 miles (80 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.6 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 4:20 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.97 one way or $15.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Milford and Partly Sunny near Newark.

Stop Ideas Near Bedminster

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

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

RAIL

New Brunswick station

26 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Metropark station

30 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

38 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Princeton Junction station

40 mi away
2 Wallace Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Milford and Newark. Straight-line distance: 49.7 mi (79.99 km).

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#1 Milford

Borough of New Jersey

Population1,176
Coordinates40.5687100, -75.0946200
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: Bridge Street (-75.094597, 40.568651)
End: Market Street (-74.17237, 40.73566)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 89 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.95 gal
7.39 L · about $7.97
Round trip
$15.94
3.9 gal · 14.78 L
Estimated CO2
17.3 kg one way
Round trip: 34.7 kg / 77 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $7.97 $15.94
Mid-grade $4.60 $8.97 $17.94
Premium $4.95 $9.66 $19.32
Diesel $5.98 $11.66 $23.32

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Milford and Newark. The current time is 01:55:43.

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.