How far is Newark, NJ from Clearbrook Park, NJ?

The driving distance from Newark, NJ to Clearbrook Park, NJ is about 37.7 miles (60.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 33.2 miles (53.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 49m 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
37.69 mi
00h 54m
Flight
33.19 mi
53.41 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
33.19 mi
Kilometers
53.41 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
37.69 mi
Kilometers
60.65 km
Drive Time
00h 54m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Clearbrook Park
Sun, Apr 19, 5:54 AM EDT
Return by in Newark
Sun, Apr 19, 6:48 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Newark
2026-04-19T04:59
Arrive Clearbrook Park
Sun, Apr 19, 5:54 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:55 AM to 10:55 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:40 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
Fords
NJ

Town

From Newark
18.8 mi
00h 27m
To Clearbrook Park
18.8 mi
00h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 13 mph SW
Destination
64°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Newark and Clearbrook Park.

  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

    27 mi · 32 min · New Jersey Turnpike

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 32: Jamesburg, Cranbury

    1.3 km · 2 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on NJ 32 East: Jamesburg, Monroe

    2223 ft · 54 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto Forsgate Drive

    1.2 km · 1 min · Forsgate Drive

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Applegarth Road

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Applegarth Road

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Clearbrook Plaza

    829 ft · 42 sec · Clearbrook Plaza

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Clearbrook Drive

    1295 ft · 1 min · Clearbrook Drive

  17. 17

    Turn left

    9 m · 2 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight right

    1127 ft · 1 min

  19. 19

    Turn right

    39 m · 9 sec

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
53.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New Jersey Turnpike
27 mi · 72%
McCarter Highway
4.48 mi · 12%
Applegarth Road
2.22 mi · 6%
NJ 32
0.8 mi · 2%
Forsgate Drive
0.75 mi · 2%
Mulberry Street
0.74 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

New Jersey Turnpike

Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike

27 mi · 00h 32m

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
00h 54m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.5 mi
33.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fords
00h 27m from Newark
Leave By
4:40 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Newark and Rain Showers Likely near Clearbrook Park.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Newark to Clearbrook Park?

The road trip is about 37.7 miles (60.7 km) and usually takes 00h 54m 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?

Fords is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.8 miles from Newark and 18.8 miles from Clearbrook Park.

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

The direct path is about 33.2 miles (53.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.5 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 4:40 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.43 one way or $10.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Newark and Rain Showers Likely near Clearbrook Park.

Stop Ideas Near Fords

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

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

RAIL

Metropark station

4 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

New Brunswick station

12 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

22 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

26 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Newark and Clearbrook Park. Straight-line distance: 33.19 mi (53.41 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
Clearbrook Park

#2 Clearbrook Park

Town

Population2,667
Coordinates40.3098300, -74.4646000
Altitude34
CountryUnited States
Start: Newark (-74.17237, 40.73566)
End: Clearbrook Park (-74.4646, 40.30983)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 61 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.33 gal
5.03 L · about $5.43
Round trip
$10.87
2.66 gal · 10.06 L
Estimated CO2
11.8 kg one way
Round trip: 23.6 kg / 52 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $5.43 $10.87
Mid-grade $4.60 $6.12 $12.23
Premium $4.95 $6.59 $13.18
Diesel $5.98 $7.95 $15.91

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Newark and Clearbrook Park. The current time is 04:59:25.

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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.