How far is Newark, NJ from Ellisburg, NJ?
The driving distance from Newark, NJ to Ellisburg, NJ is about 77.1 miles (124.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 72 miles (115.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 16m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.
This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 38m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Borough in Mercer County, New Jersey
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Newark and Ellisburg.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Newark and Ellisburg.
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Start on Market Street
905 ft · 35 sec · Market Street
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Turn right onto Mulberry Street
1.2 km · 2 min · Mulberry Street
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Turn slight right onto McCarter Highway
1.5 mi · 3 min · McCarter Highway
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Merge slight left
1072 ft · 17 sec
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Continue straight
1.5 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight left
719 ft · 15 sec
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Continue straight
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 95 South, NJTP South: Trenton
96 m · 8 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 95 South, NJTP South: Trenton
2178 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike
49.6 mi · 58 min · New Jersey Turnpike
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Keep slight left to continue on New Jersey Turnpike
16.8 mi · 19 min · New Jersey Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward NJ 73: Mount Laurel, Camden
2533 ft · 56 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on NJ 73 North: Camden
1017 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left
156 m · 17 sec
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Turn left onto Fellowship Road
1956 ft · 50 sec · Fellowship Road
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Turn right onto Church Road
1.5 mi · 2 min · Church Road
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Turn left onto North Kings Highway
1.8 mi · 3 min · North Kings Highway
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Continue on Brace Road
657 ft · 15 sec · Brace Road
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Continue straight
618 ft · 19 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Kings Highway South
95 m · 10 sec · Kings Highway South
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Turn left
53 m · 13 sec
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Turn right
59 m · 16 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Marlton Pike
98 m · 4 sec · Marlton Pike
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Marlton Pike
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Newark and Ellisburg.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Newark and Mostly Sunny near Ellisburg.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Newark to Ellisburg?
The road trip is about 77.1 miles (124.1 km) and usually takes 01h 38m 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 38.5 miles from Newark and 38.6 miles from Ellisburg.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 72 miles (115.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.1 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:14 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.14 one way or $22.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Newark and Mostly Sunny near Ellisburg.
Stop Ideas Near Hightstown
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Old City Hall
Trenton City Hall
Trenton Health & Human Services
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Hightstown.
Princeton Junction station
Trenton Transit Center
New Brunswick station
Metropark station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Newark and Ellisburg. Straight-line distance: 71.93 mi (115.76 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 Ellisburg
Ellisburg is a place in New Jersey, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 39.9137200, -75.0104500 |
| Altitude | 18 |
| Country | United States |
End: Ellisburg (-75.01045, 39.91372)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 124 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 55m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 57m |
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 | $4.10 | $11.14 | $22.28 |
| Mid-grade | $4.72 | $12.85 | $25.69 |
| Premium | $5.04 | $13.71 | $27.41 |
| Diesel | $6.33 | $17.23 | $34.45 |
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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