How far is Neptune City, NJ from Newark, NJ?

The driving distance from Neptune City, NJ to Newark, NJ is about 49.5 miles (79.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 37.8 miles (60.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 01m 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
49.51 mi
01h 00m
Flight
37.77 mi
60.79 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
37.77 mi
Kilometers
60.79 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
49.51 mi
Kilometers
79.68 km
Drive Time
01h 00m

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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 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Newark
Wed, Apr 22, 7:47 AM EDT
Return by in Neptune City
Wed, Apr 22, 8:47 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Neptune City
2026-04-22T06:46
Arrive Newark
Wed, Apr 22, 7:47 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:01 AM to 11:01 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:28 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Neptune City
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
Laurence Harbor
NJ

Town

From Neptune City
24.1 mi
00h 30m
To Newark
25.4 mi
00h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S
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 Neptune City and Newark.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Neptune City and Newark.

  1. 1

    Start on Hillside Avenue

    11 m · 6 sec · Hillside Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Route 35

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Route 35

  3. 3

    Keep slight left to continue on Asbury Park Circle

    1157 ft · 20 sec · Asbury Park Circle

  4. 4

    Continue on Asbury Park Circle

    119 m · 7 sec · Asbury Park Circle

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on Asbury Avenue

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Asbury Avenue

  6. 6

    Continue on Asbury Avenue

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Asbury Avenue

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right toward GSP Toll North

    1750 ft · 44 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

    1818 ft · 24 sec · Garden State Parkway

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    2399 ft · 31 sec

  10. 10

    Continue on Garden State Parkway

    25.1 mi · 31 min · Garden State Parkway

  11. 11

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

    2199 ft · 48 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right

    655 ft · 16 sec

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    2500 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

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

    673 ft · 16 sec

  15. 15

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

    2694 ft · 1 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike

    9.5 mi · 12 min · New Jersey Turnpike

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward Newark Airport, Elizabeth Seaport

    1 km · 1 min

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    1.2 km · 1 min

  19. 19

    Keep slight left

    2085 ft · 44 sec

  20. 20

    Continue straight

    1.7 mi · 3 min

  21. 21

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

    1.9 mi · 4 min

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Chestnut Street

    70 m · 8 sec · Chestnut Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Mulberry Street

    3217 ft · 2 min · Mulberry Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Market Street

    905 ft · 30 sec · Market Street

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Market Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Neptune City 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
25 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
50.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Garden State Parkway
25.9 mi · 52%
New Jersey Turnpike
9.52 mi · 19%
Newark Airport
3.41 mi · 7%
Asbury Avenue
2.51 mi · 5%
NJ 21
1.9 mi · 4%
Route 35
1.86 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Garden State Parkway

Continue on Garden State Parkway

25.1 mi · 00h 31m

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 00m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.7 mi
37.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Laurence Harbor
00h 30m from Neptune City
Leave By
4:28 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Neptune City 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 Neptune City to Newark?

The road trip is about 49.5 miles (79.7 km) and usually takes 01h 00m 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?

Laurence Harbor is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.1 miles from Neptune City and 25.4 miles from Newark.

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

The direct path is about 37.8 miles (60.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.7 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 4:28 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.15 one way or $14.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Laurence Harbor

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

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

RAIL

Metropark station

14 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

New Brunswick station

18 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

28 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

32 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Neptune City and Newark. Straight-line distance: 37.77 mi (60.79 km).

Neptune City

#1 Neptune City

Borough in Mounmouth County, New Jersey

Population4,594
Coordinates40.2001100, -74.0279200
Altitude9
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: Hillside Avenue (-74.027926, 40.200097)
End: Market Street (-74.17237, 40.73566)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 80 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.75 gal
6.61 L · about $7.15
Round trip
$14.30
3.5 gal · 13.22 L
Estimated CO2
15.6 kg one way
Round trip: 31.1 kg / 69 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $7.15 $14.30
Mid-grade $4.60 $8.05 $16.10
Premium $4.95 $8.67 $17.34
Diesel $5.98 $10.47 $20.93

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 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Neptune City and Newark. The current time is 06:46:41.

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.