How far is Newark, NJ from Knowlton, NJ?

The driving distance from Newark, NJ to Knowlton, NJ is about 54.1 miles (87.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 46.7 miles (75.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 25m 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
54.13 mi
01h 12m
Flight
46.71 mi
75.17 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
46.71 mi
Kilometers
75.17 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
54.13 mi
Kilometers
87.12 km
Drive Time
01h 12m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Knowlton
Wed, Apr 22, 11:57 PM EDT
Return by in Newark
Thu, Apr 23, 1:10 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Newark
2026-04-22T22:44
Arrive Knowlton
Wed, Apr 22, 11:57 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:13 AM to 11:13 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:04 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
Wharton
NJ

Borough of New Jersey

From Newark
27 mi
00h 36m
To Knowlton
27.1 mi
00h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph SE
Destination
65°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Market Street

    693 ft · 24 sec · Market Street

  2. 2

    Turn right

    66 m · 8 sec

  3. 3

    Turn straight onto Washington Street

    545 ft · 21 sec · Washington Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Raymond Boulevard

    2703 ft · 56 sec · Raymond Boulevard

  5. 5

    Continue on Lock Street

    1773 ft · 42 sec · Lock Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Nesbitt Street

    653 ft · 25 sec · Nesbitt Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Orange Street

    2392 ft · 57 sec · Orange Street

  8. 8

    Take the ramp left toward I 280 West: Garden State Parkway

    1574 ft · 31 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight right onto Essex Freeway

    12.5 mi · 16 min · Essex Freeway

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 280 West, I 80 West

    2420 ft · 32 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight right onto Christopher Columbus Highway

    33.7 mi · 39 min · Christopher Columbus Highway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 521: Hope, Blairstown

    1135 ft · 28 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on CR 521 South: Hope

    98 m · 11 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Hope - Blairstown Road

    1 km · 1 min · Hope - Blairstown Road

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Foundry Road

    2649 ft · 2 min · Foundry Road

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Mount Hermon Road

    3.1 mi · 8 min · Mount Hermon Road

  17. 17

    Turn slight left onto Labarre Road

    133 m · 22 sec · Labarre Road

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Delaware Road

    625 ft · 12 sec · Delaware Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Knowlton Road

    1 km · 1 min · Knowlton Road

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Magnolia Drive

    39 m · 6 sec · Magnolia Drive

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Magnolia Drive

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
38.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Christopher Columbus Highway
33.7 mi · 62%
Essex Freeway
12.5 mi · 23%
Mount Hermon Road
3.11 mi · 6%
I 280 West
0.76 mi · 1%
Hope - Blairstown Road
0.65 mi · 1%
Knowlton Road
0.63 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Christopher Columbus Highway

Merge slight right onto Christopher Columbus Highway

33.7 mi · 00h 39m

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
01h 12m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.4 mi
46.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wharton
00h 36m from Newark
Leave By
4:04 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny leaving Newark and Chance Rain Showers near Knowlton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 54.1 miles (87.1 km) and usually takes 01h 12m 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?

Wharton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27 miles from Newark and 27.1 miles from Knowlton.

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

The direct path is about 46.7 miles (75.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.4 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 4:04 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.80 one way or $15.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny around Newark and Chance Rain Showers near Knowlton.

Stop Ideas Near Wharton

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

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

RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

39 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

39 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

Metropark station

42 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

New Brunswick station

46 mi away
French and Albany Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Newark and Knowlton. Straight-line distance: 46.71 mi (75.17 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
Knowlton

#2 Knowlton

Township in Warren County, New Jersey

Population2,930
Coordinates40.9303800, -75.0279500
Altitude215
CountryUnited States
Start: Newark (-74.17237, 40.73566)
End: Knowlton (-75.02795, 40.93038)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 87 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 54m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.91 gal
7.23 L · about $7.80
Round trip
$15.61
3.82 gal · 14.46 L
Estimated CO2
17 kg one way
Round trip: 33.9 kg / 75 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $7.80 $15.61
Mid-grade $4.60 $8.78 $17.57
Premium $4.95 $9.46 $18.92
Diesel $5.98 $11.42 $22.84

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Newark and Knowlton. The current time is 22:44:51.

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.