How far is Montgomery, NJ from Newark, NJ?

The driving distance from Montgomery, NJ to Newark, NJ is about 46.9 miles (75.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 35.3 miles (56.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 57m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
46.85 mi
00h 58m
Flight
35.3 mi
56.81 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
35.3 mi
Kilometers
56.81 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
46.85 mi
Kilometers
75.39 km
Drive Time
00h 58m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Newark
Thu, Apr 23, 1:45 AM EDT
Return by in Montgomery
Thu, Apr 23, 2:44 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Montgomery
2026-04-23T00:46
Arrive Newark
Thu, Apr 23, 1:45 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:59 AM to 10:59 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:32 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Montgomery
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
Far Hills
NJ

Borough in Somerset County, New Jersey

From Montgomery
22.9 mi
00h 29m
To Newark
24 mi
00h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW
Destination
71°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Montgomery Road

    16 m · 11 sec · Montgomery Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Wertsville Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · Wertsville Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Long Hill Road

    1.2 km · 2 min · Long Hill Road

  4. 4

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

    5.7 mi · 10 min · Amwell Road

  5. 5

    Turn left

    1.3 km · 2 min

  6. 6

    Turn left

    5.1 mi · 8 min

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Somerville Circle

    64 m · 3 sec

  8. 8

    Exit the rotary onto US 202 North, US 206 North: Netcong, New York

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight left toward I 287 North: Netcong, Morristown

    1981 ft · 48 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    2.5 mi · 3 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 78 East: New York City

    1 km · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

    2852 ft · 37 sec · Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

    16.6 mi · 19 min · Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

    5.8 mi · 7 min · Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward Hillside, Irvington

    748 ft · 18 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on Irvington

    911 ft · 22 sec

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto Fabyan Place

    663 ft · 21 sec · Fabyan Place

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Chancellor Avenue

    1422 ft · 33 sec · Chancellor Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Coit Street

    1078 ft · 24 sec · Coit Street

  20. 20

    Turn slight left onto Grove Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · Grove Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Springfield Avenue

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Springfield Avenue

  22. 22

    Continue on Market Street

    1253 ft · 42 sec · Market Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Market Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Montgomery 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
23 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
49.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
23 mi · 49%
Amwell Road
5.68 mi · 12%
I 287 North
2.87 mi · 6%
Springfield Avenue
2.39 mi · 5%
US 202 North
1.6 mi · 3%
Grove Street
0.91 mi · 2%
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
00h 58m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.6 mi
35.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Far Hills
00h 29m from Montgomery
Leave By
4:32 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Montgomery and Sunny near Newark.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Montgomery to Newark?

The road trip is about 46.9 miles (75.4 km) and usually takes 00h 58m 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?

Far Hills is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.9 miles from Montgomery and 24 miles from Newark.

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

The direct path is about 35.3 miles (56.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.6 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 4:32 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.74 one way or $13.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Montgomery and Sunny near Newark.

Stop Ideas Near Far Hills

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

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

RAIL

New Brunswick station

26 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Metropark station

29 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

38 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

40 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Montgomery and Newark. Straight-line distance: 35.3 mi (56.81 km).

Montgomery

#1 Montgomery

Township in Somerset County, New Jersey

Population23,094
Coordinates40.4784400, -74.7537700
Altitude38
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: Montgomery Road (-74.753798, 40.478428)
End: Market Street (-74.17237, 40.73566)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 75 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.65 gal
6.26 L · about $6.74
Round trip
$13.48
3.3 gal · 12.52 L
Estimated CO2
14.7 kg one way
Round trip: 29.3 kg / 65 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $6.74 $13.48
Mid-grade $4.60 $7.59 $15.18
Premium $4.95 $8.17 $16.35
Diesel $5.98 $9.87 $19.73

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 Montgomery and Newark. The current time is 00:46:55.

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.