How far is Morganville, NJ from Newark, NJ?

The driving distance from Morganville, NJ to Newark, NJ is about 30.5 miles (49.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 25.1 miles (40.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 31m 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
30.48 mi
00h 45m
Flight
25.1 mi
40.4 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
25.1 mi
Kilometers
40.4 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
30.48 mi
Kilometers
49.05 km
Drive Time
00h 45m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Newark
Sun, Apr 19, 4:36 AM EDT
Return by in Morganville
Sun, Apr 19, 5:21 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Morganville
2026-04-19T03:50
Arrive Newark
Sun, Apr 19, 4:36 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:46 AM to 10:46 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:58 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Morganville
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
Woodbridge
NJ

Census-designated place in New Jersey, United States

From Morganville
15.2 mi
00h 22m
To Newark
15.3 mi
00h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W
Destination
65°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 13 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    3222 ft · 57 sec

  2. 2

    Continue straight

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  3. 3

    Continue on Main Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Ravine Drive

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Ravine Drive

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Morristown Road

    1195 ft · 36 sec · Morristown Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Matawan Road

    3028 ft · 1 min · Matawan Road

  7. 7

    Take the ramp left

    1175 ft · 39 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

    7.9 mi · 11 min · Garden State Parkway

  9. 9

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

    2199 ft · 48 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right

    655 ft · 16 sec

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    2500 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

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

    673 ft · 16 sec

  13. 13

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

    2694 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike

    9.5 mi · 12 min · New Jersey Turnpike

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward Newark Airport, Elizabeth Seaport

    1 km · 1 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    1.2 km · 1 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight left

    2085 ft · 44 sec

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    1.7 mi · 3 min

  19. 19

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

    1.9 mi · 4 min

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Chestnut Street

    70 m · 8 sec · Chestnut Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Mulberry Street

    3217 ft · 2 min · Mulberry Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Market Street

    905 ft · 30 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 Morganville 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
23 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
75.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New Jersey Turnpike
9.52 mi · 31%
Garden State Parkway
7.87 mi · 26%
Newark Airport
3.41 mi · 11%
NJ 21
1.9 mi · 6%
Ravine Drive
1.39 mi · 5%
I 95
1.01 mi · 3%
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 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 45m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.4 mi
25.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Woodbridge
00h 22m from Morganville
Leave By
4:58 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Morganville and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Newark.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 30.5 miles (49.1 km) and usually takes 00h 45m 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?

Woodbridge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.2 miles from Morganville and 15.3 miles from Newark.

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

The direct path is about 25.1 miles (40.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.4 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 4:58 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.41 one way or $8.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Morganville and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Newark.

Stop Ideas Near Woodbridge

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

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

RAIL

Metropark station

4 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

New Brunswick station

15 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

18 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

22 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Morganville and Newark. Straight-line distance: 25.1 mi (40.4 km).

Morganville

#1 Morganville

City in Clay County, Kansas, United States of America

Population5,040
Coordinates40.3765000, -74.2443100
Altitude48
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: NJ 79 (-74.244422, 40.376532)
End: Market Street (-74.17237, 40.73566)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 49 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.08 gal
4.07 L · about $4.41
Round trip
$8.83
2.16 gal · 8.14 L
Estimated CO2
9.6 kg one way
Round trip: 19.2 kg / 42 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $4.41 $8.83
Mid-grade $4.60 $4.97 $9.93
Premium $4.95 $5.35 $10.70
Diesel $5.98 $6.46 $12.92

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Morganville and Newark. The current time is 03:50:19.

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.