How far is Newark, NJ from Fort Dix, NJ?
The driving distance from Newark, NJ to Fort Dix, NJ is about 63 miles (101.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 54.1 miles (87.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 48m 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 01h 24m.
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 Middlesex County, New Jersey
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 Fort Dix.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Newark and Fort Dix.
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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
47.3 mi · 55 min · New Jersey Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward US 206: Bordentown, Trenton
1.2 km · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on US 206 South: Joint Base MDL
1552 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left
826 ft · 13 sec
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Continue straight
2579 ft · 44 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward NJ 68 South
925 ft · 25 sec
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Continue straight
3.8 mi · 5 min
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Turn left onto Chesterfield Road
151 m · 17 sec · Chesterfield Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Wrightstown Road
3122 ft · 58 sec · Wrightstown Road
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Continue on Wrightstown - Georgetown Road
1296 ft · 22 sec · Wrightstown - Georgetown Road
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Continue on Wrightstown-Georgetown Road
1 mi · 2 min · Wrightstown-Georgetown Road
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Turn straight onto Defense Access Road
1.2 km · 1 min · Defense Access Road
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Turn right onto Sykesville Road
3160 ft · 1 min · Sykesville Road
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Keep slight left to continue on Sykesville Road
57 m · 5 sec · Sykesville Road
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Turn straight onto Wrightstown-Georgetown Road
568 ft · 16 sec · Wrightstown-Georgetown Road
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Continue on Fort Dix Street
2407 ft · 1 min · Fort Dix Street
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Continue on Wrightstown Road
1005 ft · 28 sec · Wrightstown Road
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Enter the roundabout toward Circle Road
542 ft · 15 sec · Circle Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Circle Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Newark and Fort Dix.
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
47.3 mi · 00h 55m
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 Fort Dix.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Newark to Fort Dix?
The road trip is about 63 miles (101.4 km) and usually takes 01h 24m 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?
Jamesburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 31.5 miles from Newark and 31.5 miles from Fort Dix.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 54.1 miles (87.1 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 3:42 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.07 one way or $18.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Newark and Mostly Sunny near Fort Dix.
Stop Ideas Near Jamesburg
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 Jamesburg.
Princeton Junction station
New Brunswick station
Metropark station
Trenton Transit Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Newark and Fort Dix. Straight-line distance: 54.13 mi (87.11 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 Fort Dix
US Army base in New Jersey
| Population | 7,716 |
| Coordinates | 40.0298400, -74.6184900 |
| Altitude | 43 |
| Country | United States |
End: Fort Dix (-74.61849, 40.02984)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 101 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 05m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 47m |
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 | $9.07 | $18.14 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $10.21 | $20.42 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $11.00 | $22.00 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $13.28 | $26.55 |
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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