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

The driving distance from Newark, NJ to Madison Park, NJ is about 23.8 miles (38.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 20.9 miles (33.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 15m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
23.81 mi
00h 37m
Flight
20.88 mi
33.61 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
20.88 mi
Kilometers
33.61 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
23.81 mi
Kilometers
38.32 km
Drive Time
00h 37m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Madison Park
Thu, Apr 23, 4:15 AM EDT
Return by in Newark
Thu, Apr 23, 4:53 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Newark
2026-04-23T03:37
Arrive Madison Park
Thu, Apr 23, 4:15 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:38 AM to 7:38 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:14 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Newark
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Carteret
NJ

Borough in Middlesex County, New Jersey, United States

From Newark
11.9 mi
00h 18m
To Madison Park
11.9 mi
00h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph NW
Destination
73°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Newark and Madison 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

    9.4 mi · 11 min · New Jersey Turnpike

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward GSP, US 9: Garden State Parkway, Woodbridge

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Exit to GSP and US Route 9

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on GSP South, US 9, NJ 440: Garden State Parkway, Woodbridge, Perth Amboy

    1372 ft · 33 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on GSP Southbound entrance

    2594 ft · 1 min · GSP Southbound entrance

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

    3 mi · 4 min · Garden State Parkway

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on Garden State Parkway

    1.2 km · 49 sec · Garden State Parkway

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on Garden State Parkway

    2254 ft · 30 sec · Garden State Parkway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward US 9 South: Sayreville, Old Bridge

    1910 ft · 47 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto US Highway 9

    1.5 km · 1 min · US Highway 9

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right

    566 ft · 9 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight right

    525 ft · 8 sec

  21. 21

    Turn straight onto Ernston Road

    920 ft · 28 sec · Ernston Road

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Villanova Road

    1326 ft · 1 min · Villanova Road

  23. 23

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Princeton Road

    74 m · 15 sec · Princeton Road

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Harvard Road

    883 ft · 39 sec · Harvard Road

  25. 25

    Continue on Harvard Road

    61 m · 9 sec · Harvard Road

  26. 26

    Continue on Harvard Road

    107 m · 15 sec · Harvard Road

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Harvard Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
27 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
113.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New Jersey Turnpike
9.38 mi · 39%
McCarter Highway
4.48 mi · 19%
Garden State Parkway
4.18 mi · 18%
US Highway 9
1.15 mi · 5%
Mulberry Street
0.74 mi · 3%
Exit to GSP and US Route 9
0.69 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

New Jersey Turnpike

Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike

9.38 mi · 00h 11m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 37m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.9 mi
20.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Carteret
00h 18m from Newark
Leave By
7:14 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Newark and Mostly Sunny near Madison Park.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 23.8 miles (38.3 km) and usually takes 00h 37m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Carteret is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.9 miles from Newark and 11.9 miles from Madison Park.

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

The direct path is about 20.9 miles (33.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.9 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:14 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.43 one way or $6.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Newark and Mostly Sunny near Madison Park.

Stop Ideas Near Carteret

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Carteret and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Park
Scenic stop 13.8 mi away

City Hall Park

Jersey City , NJ
Jersey City, NJ 07302
Rating 4.2/5 88 reviews Park
City of Elizabeth
Meeting point 5.6 mi away

City of Elizabeth

Elizabeth , NJ
50 Winfield Scott Plaza, Elizabeth, NJ 07201
Rating 4.5/5 65 reviews City Hall
Bloomfield Municipal Building
Nearby stop 14.4 mi away

Bloomfield Municipal Building

Bloomfield , NJ
1 Municipal Plaza, Bloomfield, NJ 07003
Rating 4.4/5 17 reviews Municipal hall
City Hall Parking Lot
Scenic stop 13.8 mi away

City Hall Parking Lot

Jersey City , NJ
280 Grove St, Jersey City, NJ 07302
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews Parking lot

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Carteret.

RAIL

Metropark station

8 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

15 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

18 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

New Brunswick station

21 mi away
French and Albany Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Newark and Madison Park. Straight-line distance: 20.88 mi (33.61 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
Madison Park

#2 Madison Park

Census-designated place in Old Bridge Township, Middlesex County, New Jersey

Population7,144
Coordinates40.4515000, -74.3079200
Altitude39
CountryUnited States
Start: Newark (-74.17237, 40.73566)
End: Madison Park (-74.30792, 40.4515)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 38 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.84 gal
3.18 L · about $3.43
Round trip
$6.86
1.68 gal · 6.36 L
Estimated CO2
7.5 kg one way
Round trip: 14.9 kg / 33 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $3.43 $6.86
Mid-grade $4.60 $3.86 $7.73
Premium $4.95 $4.16 $8.32
Diesel $5.98 $5.02 $10.05

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 Madison Park. The current time is 03:37:28.

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.