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

The driving distance from Newark, NJ to Atlantic City, NJ is about 117.9 miles (189.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 95.7 miles (154 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 54m 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
117.95 mi
02h 27m
Flight
95.68 mi
153.99 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
95.68 mi
Kilometers
153.99 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
117.95 mi
Kilometers
189.83 km
Drive Time
02h 27m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Atlantic City
Sat, Apr 11, 8:24 PM EDT
Return by in Newark
Sat, Apr 11, 10:51 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Newark
2026-04-11T17:56
Arrive Atlantic City
Sat, Apr 11, 8:24 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:27 AM to 12:27 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:36 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Newark
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
Leisure Village
NJ

Census designated place

From Newark
59 mi
01h 13m
To Atlantic City
59 mi
01h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
13 mph NW
Destination
58°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Market Street

    905 ft · 35 sec · Market Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Mulberry Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Mulberry Street

  3. 3

    Turn slight right onto McCarter Highway

    1.5 mi · 3 min · McCarter Highway

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    1072 ft · 17 sec

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight left

    719 ft · 15 sec

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 95 South, NJTP South: Trenton

    96 m · 8 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 South, NJTP South: Trenton

    2178 ft · 38 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike

    9.4 mi · 11 min · New Jersey Turnpike

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward GSP, US 9: Garden State Parkway, Woodbridge

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Exit to GSP and US Route 9

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on GSP South, US 9, NJ 440: Garden State Parkway, Woodbridge, Perth Amboy

    1372 ft · 33 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on GSP Southbound entrance

    2594 ft · 1 min · GSP Southbound entrance

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

    3 mi · 4 min · Garden State Parkway

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on Garden State Parkway

    1.2 km · 49 sec · Garden State Parkway

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on Garden State Parkway

    88 mi · 1 hr 42 min · Garden State Parkway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward A C Expressway, Atlantic City East

    1784 ft · 44 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Atlantic City Expressway

    7.4 mi · 10 min · Atlantic City Expressway

  19. 19

    Continue on Italian Heritage Boulevard

    1189 ft · 30 sec · Italian Heritage Boulevard

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Atlantic Avenue

    1.5 km · 1 min · Atlantic Avenue

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Atlantic Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Newark and Atlantic City.

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
21 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
4 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Garden State Parkway
91.8 mi · 78%
New Jersey Turnpike
9.38 mi · 8%
Atlantic City Expressway
7.35 mi · 6%
McCarter Highway
4.48 mi · 4%
Atlantic Avenue
0.91 mi · 1%
Mulberry Street
0.74 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Garden State Parkway

Keep slight right to continue on Garden State Parkway

88 mi · 01h 42m

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
02h 27m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.2 mi
95.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Leisure Village
01h 13m from Newark
Leave By
1:36 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Newark and Mostly Sunny near Atlantic City.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Newark to Atlantic City?

The road trip is about 117.9 miles (189.8 km) and usually takes 02h 27m 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?

Leisure Village is a useful midpoint, sitting about 59 miles from Newark and 59 miles from Atlantic City.

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

The direct path is about 95.7 miles (154 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.2 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 1:36 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.00 one way or $34.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Newark and Mostly Sunny near Atlantic City.

Stop Ideas Near Leisure Village

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

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

RAIL

Princeton Junction station

48 mi away
2 Wallace Road
RAIL

Trenton Transit Center

52 mi away
72 South Clinton Avenue
RAIL

New Brunswick station

55 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Metropark station

60 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Newark and Atlantic City. Straight-line distance: 95.68 mi (153.99 km).

Newark

#1 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
Atlantic City

#2 Atlantic City

City in Atlantic County, New Jersey, United States

Population37,743
Coordinates39.3641500, -74.4230600
Altitude2
CountryUnited States
Start: Newark (-74.17237, 40.73566)
End: Atlantic City (-74.42306, 39.36415)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 190 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.16 gal
15.76 L · about $17.00
Round trip
$34.00
8.32 gal · 31.52 L
Estimated CO2
37 kg one way
Round trip: 73.9 kg / 163 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $17.00 $34.00
Mid-grade $4.60 $19.13 $38.26
Premium $4.95 $20.61 $41.22
Diesel $5.98 $24.88 $49.75

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 11, 2026

There is no time difference between Newark and Atlantic City. The current time is 17:56:34.

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.