How far is Newark, NJ from Mendham, NJ?

The driving distance from Newark, NJ to Mendham, NJ is about 27.9 miles (44.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 22.6 miles (36.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 22m 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
27.89 mi
00h 41m
Flight
22.59 mi
36.36 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
22.59 mi
Kilometers
36.36 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
27.89 mi
Kilometers
44.88 km
Drive Time
00h 41m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mendham
Thu, Apr 23, 2:26 AM EDT
Return by in Newark
Thu, Apr 23, 3:07 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Newark
2026-04-23T01:45
Arrive Mendham
Thu, Apr 23, 2:26 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:41 AM to 7:41 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:08 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
Chatham
NJ

Borough in Morris County, New Jersey

From Newark
13.9 mi
00h 20m
To Mendham
14 mi
00h 20m

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
70°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Market Street

    1359 ft · 45 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 right to continue on NJ 24 West: Springfield, Morristown

    1798 ft · 34 sec

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    7.4 mi · 9 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 510: Florham Park, Morristown

    1349 ft · 18 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on CR 510 West: Morristown

    1458 ft · 19 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on CR 510 West: Morristown

    1611 ft · 1 min

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto Columbia Turnpike

    3012 ft · 55 sec · Columbia Turnpike

  16. 16

    Continue on Columbia Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Columbia Road

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Lafayette Avenue

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Lafayette Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Morris Street

    673 ft · 19 sec · Morris Street

  19. 19

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Morris Street

    56 m · 3 sec · Morris Street

  20. 20

    Exit the roundabout onto Morris Street

    535 ft · 11 sec · Morris Street

  21. 21

    Turn slight right onto East Park Place

    69 m · 4 sec · East Park Place

  22. 22

    Keep slight left to continue on East Park Place

    148 m · 11 sec · East Park Place

  23. 23

    Continue on North Park Place

    36 m · 6 sec · North Park Place

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Washington Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Washington Street

  25. 25

    Continue on Mendham Avenue (Old Rt. 24)

    1737 ft · 29 sec · Mendham Avenue (Old Rt. 24)

  26. 26

    Continue on Washington-Mendham Road E. (Old Rt. 24)

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Washington-Mendham Road E. (Old Rt. 24)

  27. 27

    Continue on Mendham Road East

    3.2 mi · 5 min · Mendham Road East

  28. 28

    Continue on Mendham Road (Old Rt. 24)

    1.5 km · 1 min · Mendham Road (Old Rt. 24)

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Mendham Road

Car Route Details

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

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
29 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
103.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
NJ 24 West
7.71 mi · 28%
Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
6.51 mi · 23%
Mendham Road East
3.23 mi · 12%
Washington-Mendham Road E. (Old Rt. 24)
1.62 mi · 6%
Irvine Turner Boulevard
1.35 mi · 5%
Columbia Road
1.09 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

NJ 24 West

Continue straight

7.36 mi · 00h 09m

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 41m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.3 mi
22.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Chatham
00h 20m from Newark
Leave By
7:08 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Newark and Mostly Sunny near Mendham.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 27.9 miles (44.9 km) and usually takes 00h 41m 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?

Chatham is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.9 miles from Newark and 14 miles from Mendham.

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

The direct path is about 22.6 miles (36.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.3 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 7:08 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.05 one way or $8.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Chatham

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

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

RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

17 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

18 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

Metropark station

20 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

New Brunswick station

28 mi away
French and Albany Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Newark and Mendham. Straight-line distance: 22.59 mi (36.36 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
Mendham

#2 Mendham

Borough in Morris County, New Jersey

Population4,836
Coordinates40.7759300, -74.6007100
Altitude187
CountryUnited States
Start: Newark (-74.17237, 40.73566)
End: Mendham (-74.60071, 40.77593)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 45 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.99 gal
3.73 L · about $4.05
Round trip
$8.09
1.98 gal · 7.46 L
Estimated CO2
8.8 kg one way
Round trip: 17.6 kg / 39 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $4.05 $8.09
Mid-grade $4.60 $4.55 $9.11
Premium $4.95 $4.90 $9.81
Diesel $5.98 $5.92 $11.84

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 Mendham. The current time is 01:45:05.

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.