How far is Newark, NJ from Bridgeton, NJ?

The driving distance from Newark, NJ to Bridgeton, NJ is about 115.9 miles (186.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 106.4 miles (171.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 58m 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
115.9 mi
02h 29m
Flight
106.4 mi
171.24 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
106.4 mi
Kilometers
171.24 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
115.9 mi
Kilometers
186.52 km
Drive Time
02h 29m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bridgeton
Sat, Apr 11, 8:25 PM EDT
Return by in Newark
Sat, Apr 11, 10:55 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 Bridgeton
Sat, Apr 11, 8:25 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:29 AM to 12:29 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:32 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
Mansfield
NJ

Township in Warren County, New Jersey

From Newark
58 mi
01h 14m
To Bridgeton
58 mi
01h 14m

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
66°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 right to continue on NJ 168 North: Camden, Philadelphia

    927 ft · 24 sec

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto Black Horse Pike

    1478 ft · 45 sec · Black Horse Pike

  15. 15

    Turn left onto West Browning Road

    2058 ft · 1 min · West Browning Road

  16. 16

    Turn slight left onto Creek Road

    1.3 km · 3 min · Creek Road

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Harding Avenue

    831 ft · 22 sec · Harding Avenue

  18. 18

    Take the ramp left

    618 ft · 15 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto North-South Freeway

    1.4 km · 1 min · North-South Freeway

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on Veterans Memorial Highway

    15 mi · 17 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 553: Clayton, Glassboro, Centerton

    1213 ft · 30 sec

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Buck Road

    7.2 mi · 11 min · Buck Road

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Centerton Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Centerton Road

  24. 24

    Continue on Centerton Road

    4.8 mi · 7 min · Centerton Road

  25. 25

    Turn slight right onto Landis Avenue

    787 ft · 15 sec · Landis Avenue

  26. 26

    Turn slight left onto Pearl Street North

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Pearl Street North

  27. 27

    Turn right

    15 m · 6 sec

  28. 28

    Turn right

    9 m · 2 sec

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
29 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New Jersey Turnpike
74.9 mi · 65%
Veterans Memorial Highway
15 mi · 13%
Buck Road
7.24 mi · 6%
Centerton Road
6.54 mi · 6%
McCarter Highway
4.48 mi · 4%
Pearl Street North
2.75 mi · 2%
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
02h 29m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.5 mi
106.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mansfield
01h 14m from Newark
Leave By
1:32 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Newark and Sunny near Bridgeton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 115.9 miles (186.5 km) and usually takes 02h 29m 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?

Mansfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 58 miles from Newark and 58 miles from Bridgeton.

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

The direct path is about 106.4 miles (171.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.5 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 1:32 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.71 one way or $33.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Newark and Sunny near Bridgeton.

Stop Ideas Near Mansfield

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 Mansfield and the surrounding midpoint area.
Old City Hall
Scenic stop 5.3 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 9.9 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 4.4 mi away

Fieldsboro Town Hall

Fieldsboro , NJ
1916 S 2nd St, Fieldsboro, NJ 08505
Police department

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Trenton Transit Center

15 mi away
72 South Clinton Avenue
RAIL

Cornwells Heights

20 mi away
700 Station Ave.
RAIL

Princeton Junction station

26 mi away
2 Wallace Road
BUS

Pennsauken, NJ

32 mi away
215 Derousse Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Newark and Bridgeton. Straight-line distance: 106.4 mi (171.24 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
Bridgeton

#2 Bridgeton

City in Cumberland County, New Jersey, United States

Population23,635
Coordinates39.4273400, -75.2340800
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Start: Newark (-74.17237, 40.73566)
End: Bridgeton (-75.23408, 39.42734)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 187 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.09 gal
15.48 L · about $16.71
Round trip
$33.42
8.18 gal · 30.96 L
Estimated CO2
36.3 kg one way
Round trip: 72.7 kg / 160 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $16.71 $33.42
Mid-grade $4.60 $18.81 $37.62
Premium $4.95 $20.26 $40.52
Diesel $5.98 $24.46 $48.92

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 11, 2026

There is no time difference between Newark and Bridgeton. The current time is 17:56:21.

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.