How far is Newark, NJ from Atco, NJ?
The driving distance from Newark, NJ to Atco, NJ is about 86.7 miles (139.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 50m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 76.7 miles (123.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 41m 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
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 50m.
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 of New Jersey
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Newark and Atco.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Newark and Atco.
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Start on Market Street
905 ft · 35 sec · Market Street
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Turn right onto Mulberry Street
1.2 km · 2 min · Mulberry Street
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Turn slight right onto McCarter Highway
1.5 mi · 3 min · McCarter Highway
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Merge slight left
1072 ft · 17 sec
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Continue straight
1.5 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight left
719 ft · 15 sec
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Continue straight
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 95 South, NJTP South: Trenton
96 m · 8 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 95 South, NJTP South: Trenton
2178 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike
49.6 mi · 58 min · New Jersey Turnpike
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Keep slight left to continue on New Jersey Turnpike
16.8 mi · 19 min · New Jersey Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward NJ 73: Mount Laurel, Camden
2533 ft · 56 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on NJ 73 South: Marlton, Atlantic City
1867 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left
2452 ft · 42 sec
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Continue straight
5.1 mi · 7 min
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Continue straight
1.3 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
4.7 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right
699 ft · 19 sec
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Turn straight onto Taunton Road
548 ft · 9 sec · Taunton Road
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Take the ramp straight
63 m · 6 sec
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Merge slight left onto White Horse Pike
1.2 mi · 2 min · White Horse Pike
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Turn left
15 m · 4 sec
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Turn right
49 m · 15 sec
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Turn left onto Atco Avenue
2034 ft · 41 sec · Atco Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Atco Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Newark and Atco.
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
Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike
49.6 mi · 00h 58m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Newark and Mostly Sunny near Atco.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Newark to Atco?
The road trip is about 86.7 miles (139.5 km) and usually takes 01h 50m 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?
Shrewsbury is a useful midpoint, sitting about 43.4 miles from Newark and 43.4 miles from Atco.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 76.7 miles (123.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 10 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 2:48 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.50 one way or $25.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Newark and Mostly Sunny near Atco.
Stop Ideas Near Shrewsbury
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 Shrewsbury.
Princeton Junction station
Trenton Transit Center
New Brunswick station
Cornwells Heights
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Newark and Atco. Straight-line distance: 76.65 mi (123.35 km).
#1 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 |
#2 Atco
Atco is a place in New Jersey, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 39.7698400, -74.8873900 |
| Altitude | 45 |
| Country | United States |
End: Atco (-74.88739, 39.76984)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 140 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 53m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 10m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 44m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 04m |
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 | $12.50 | $25.01 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $14.07 | $28.15 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $15.16 | $30.32 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $18.30 | $36.60 |
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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