How far is Newark, NJ from Manville, NJ?

The driving distance from Newark, NJ to Manville, NJ is about 31.6 miles (50.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 25.6 miles (41.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 34m 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
31.56 mi
00h 47m
Flight
25.59 mi
41.19 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
25.59 mi
Kilometers
41.19 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
31.56 mi
Kilometers
50.79 km
Drive Time
00h 47m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Manville
Thu, Apr 23, 1:24 AM EDT
Return by in Newark
Thu, Apr 23, 2:11 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Newark
2026-04-23T00:36
Arrive Manville
Thu, Apr 23, 1:24 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:47 AM to 10:47 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:56 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
Scotch Plains
NJ

Township in Union County, New Jersey, United States

From Newark
15.8 mi
00h 23m
To Manville
15.8 mi
00h 23m

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 Manville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Market Street

    1359 ft · 47 sec · Market Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Springfield Avenue

    1 km · 1 min · Springfield Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Irvine Turner Boulevard

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Irvine Turner Boulevard

  4. 4

    Take the ramp straight toward I 78

    144 m · 12 sec

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on I 78

    1337 ft · 33 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on I 78 West: Clinton

    1648 ft · 26 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

    1.1 km · 47 sec · Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right

    1857 ft · 25 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight right onto Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

    5.5 mi · 6 min · Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 78 West: Clinton

    885 ft · 12 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

    8.1 mi · 9 min · Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 531: The Plainfields, Gillette, Watchung

    1007 ft · 25 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on CR 531 South: The Plainfields, Watchung

    38 m · 3 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Hillcrest Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Hillcrest Road

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Valley Road

    785 ft · 17 sec · Valley Road

  16. 16

    Keep slight left

    86 m · 6 sec

  17. 17

    Turn slight right onto Somerset Street

    1 mi · 3 min · Somerset Street

  18. 18

    Take the ramp slight right

    31 m · 4 sec

  19. 19

    Turn right

    8.4 mi · 12 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward Foothill Road, Finderne Avenue, Manville

    134 m · 14 sec

  21. 21

    Turn slight right

    45 m · 4 sec

  22. 22

    Turn slight right onto Foothill Road

    2218 ft · 1 min · Foothill Road

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Finderne Avenue

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Finderne Avenue

  24. 24

    Continue on North Main Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · North Main Street

  25. 25

    Turn slight right

    47 m · 7 sec

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
26 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
82.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
14.6 mi · 46%
Finderne Avenue
1.53 mi · 5%
Irvine Turner Boulevard
1.35 mi · 4%
Hillcrest Road
1.07 mi · 3%
Somerset Street
1.03 mi · 3%
North Main Street
0.9 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn right

8.4 mi · 00h 12m

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 47m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6 mi
25.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Scotch Plains
00h 23m from Newark
Leave By
4:56 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Newark and Mostly Sunny near Manville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 31.6 miles (50.8 km) and usually takes 00h 47m 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?

Scotch Plains is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.8 miles from Newark and 15.8 miles from Manville.

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

The direct path is about 25.6 miles (41.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 6 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 4:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.54 one way or $9.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Scotch Plains

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 Scotch Plains and the surrounding midpoint area.
West Orange Town Hall
Scenic stop 12.3 mi away

West Orange Town Hall

West Orange , NJ
66 Main St, West Orange, NJ 07052
Rating 4.1/5 16 reviews Park
City Hall - City of Newark
Meeting point 13.7 mi away

City Hall - City of Newark

Newark , NJ
920 Broad St, Newark, NJ 07102
Rating 3.9/5 71 reviews City Hall
Bloomfield Municipal Building
Nearby stop 14.7 mi away

Bloomfield Municipal Building

Bloomfield , NJ
1 Municipal Plaza, Bloomfield, NJ 07003
Rating 4.4/5 17 reviews Municipal hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Scotch Plains.

RAIL

Metropark station

11 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

18 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

New Brunswick station

18 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

21 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Newark and Manville. Straight-line distance: 25.59 mi (41.19 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
Manville

#2 Manville

Borough in Somerset County, New Jersey

Population10,046
Coordinates40.5409400, -74.5876600
Altitude18
CountryUnited States
Start: Newark (-74.17237, 40.73566)
End: Manville (-74.58766, 40.54094)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 51 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.11 gal
4.22 L · about $4.54
Round trip
$9.07
2.22 gal · 8.44 L
Estimated CO2
9.9 kg one way
Round trip: 19.7 kg / 43 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $4.54 $9.07
Mid-grade $4.60 $5.10 $10.21
Premium $4.95 $5.50 $11.00
Diesel $5.98 $6.64 $13.28

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 Manville. The current time is 00:36:47.

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.