How far is Newark, NJ from Blackwood, NJ?

The driving distance from Newark, NJ to Blackwood, NJ is about 85.8 miles (138.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 79.8 miles (128.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 37m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
85.82 mi
01h 48m
Flight
79.8 mi
128.43 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
79.8 mi
Kilometers
128.43 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
85.82 mi
Kilometers
138.12 km
Drive Time
01h 48m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Blackwood
Tue, Apr 14, 9:32 PM EDT
Return by in Newark
Tue, Apr 14, 11:21 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Newark
2026-04-14T19:44
Arrive Blackwood
Tue, Apr 14, 9:32 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:49 AM to 11:49 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:52 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
Hightstown
NJ

Borough in Mercer County, New Jersey

From Newark
42.9 mi
00h 54m
To Blackwood
42.9 mi
00h 54m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 12 mph SW
Destination
86°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    49.6 mi · 58 min · New Jersey Turnpike

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on New Jersey Turnpike

    25.3 mi · 29 min · New Jersey Turnpike

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 168: Camden, Atlantic City Expressway

    1963 ft · 41 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on NJ 168 South: Woodbury, Atlantic City

    1618 ft · 40 sec

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto Black Horse Pike

    4.2 mi · 8 min · Black Horse Pike

  15. 15

    Turn left onto East Church Street

    831 ft · 20 sec · East Church Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto North Pennsylvania Avenue

    17 m · 2 sec · North Pennsylvania Avenue

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Pennsylvania Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
17 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New Jersey Turnpike
74.9 mi · 87%
McCarter Highway
4.48 mi · 5%
Black Horse Pike
4.18 mi · 5%
Mulberry Street
0.74 mi · 1%
I 95 South
0.47 mi · 1%
NJ 168
0.37 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

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 48m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6 mi
79.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hightstown
00h 54m from Newark
Leave By
2:52 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Newark and Mostly Sunny near Blackwood.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 85.8 miles (138.1 km) and usually takes 01h 48m 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?

Hightstown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 42.9 miles from Newark and 42.9 miles from Blackwood.

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

The direct path is about 79.8 miles (128.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 2:52 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.38 one way or $24.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Hightstown

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Hightstown and the surrounding midpoint area.
Old City Hall
Scenic stop 10.2 mi away

Old City Hall

Bordentown , NJ
11 Crosswicks St, Bordentown, NJ 08505
Rating 4.6/5 13 reviews Historical landmark
Trenton City Hall
Meeting point 11 mi away

Trenton City Hall

Trenton , NJ
319 E State St, Trenton, NJ 08608
Rating 3.8/5 67 reviews City Hall
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 11 mi away

Trenton Health & Human Services

Trenton , NJ
319 E State St #3rd, Trenton, NJ 08608
Public health department

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Hightstown.

RAIL

Princeton Junction station

10 mi away
2 Wallace Road
RAIL

Trenton Transit Center

20 mi away
72 South Clinton Avenue
RAIL

New Brunswick station

26 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Metropark station

37 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Newark and Blackwood. Straight-line distance: 79.8 mi (128.43 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
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#2 Blackwood

Blackwood is a place in New Jersey, United States.

Population0
Coordinates39.8023400, -75.0640600
Altitude24
CountryUnited States
Start: Newark (-74.17237, 40.73566)
End: Blackwood (-75.06406, 39.80234)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 138 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.03 gal
11.46 L · about $12.38
Round trip
$24.76
6.06 gal · 22.92 L
Estimated CO2
26.9 kg one way
Round trip: 53.9 kg / 119 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $12.38 $24.76
Mid-grade $4.60 $13.93 $27.87
Premium $4.95 $15.01 $30.02
Diesel $5.98 $18.12 $36.24

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 14, 2026

There is no time difference between Newark and Blackwood. The current time is 19:44:18.

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.