How far is Newark, NJ from Califon, NJ?
The driving distance from Newark, NJ to Califon, NJ is about 43.6 miles (70.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 59m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 34.7 miles (55.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 59m 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
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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 00h 59m.
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 in Somerset County, New Jersey, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Newark and Califon.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Newark and Califon.
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Start on Market Street
1359 ft · 45 sec · Market Street
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Turn left onto Springfield Avenue
1 km · 1 min · Springfield Avenue
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Turn left onto Irvine Turner Boulevard
1.4 mi · 3 min · Irvine Turner Boulevard
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Take the ramp straight toward I 78
144 m · 12 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 78
1337 ft · 33 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 78 West: Clinton
1648 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left onto Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
1.1 km · 47 sec · Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
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Take the exit slight right
1857 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight right onto Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
5.5 mi · 6 min · Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 78 West: Clinton
885 ft · 12 sec
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Merge slight left onto Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
23.9 mi · 28 min · Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 523: Oldwick, Whitehouse
1219 ft · 30 sec
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Turn right onto Oldwick Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Oldwick Road
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Continue on Main Street
2413 ft · 1 min · Main Street
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Continue on Old Turnpike Road
4.5 mi · 8 min · Old Turnpike Road
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Turn left onto Fairmount Road West
2.8 mi · 5 min · Fairmount Road West
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Continue on Academy Street
1.5 km · 2 min · Academy Street
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Turn right onto Railroad Avenue
157 m · 30 sec · Railroad Avenue
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Turn left onto Main Street
12 m · 2 sec · Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Newark and Califon.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
Merge slight left onto Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
23.9 mi · 00h 28m
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.
Sunny leaving Newark and Mostly Sunny near Califon.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Newark to Califon?
The road trip is about 43.6 miles (70.2 km) and usually takes 00h 59m 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?
Watchung is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.8 miles from Newark and 21.9 miles from Califon.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 34.7 miles (55.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.9 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 4:30 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.29 one way or $12.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Newark and Mostly Sunny near Califon.
Stop Ideas Near Watchung
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Watchung.
Metropark station
New Brunswick station
Newark Liberty International Airport
Pennsylvania Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Newark and Califon. Straight-line distance: 34.75 mi (55.93 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 Califon
Borough in New Jersey, United States
| Population | 1,033 |
| Coordinates | 40.7195400, -74.8357200 |
| Altitude | 146 |
| Country | United States |
End: Califon (-74.83572, 40.71954)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 70 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 32m |
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 | $6.29 | $12.58 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $7.08 | $14.16 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $7.63 | $15.26 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $9.21 | $18.42 |
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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