How far is Newark, NJ from Milford, NJ?
The driving distance from Newark, NJ to Milford, NJ is about 55.7 miles (89.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 49.7 miles (80 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 37m 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 18m.
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.
Township of New Jersey
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Newark and Milford.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Newark and Milford.
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Start on Market Street
1359 ft · 45 sec · Market Street
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Turn left onto Springfield Avenue
1 km · 1 min · Springfield Avenue
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Turn left onto Irvine Turner Boulevard
1.4 mi · 3 min · Irvine Turner Boulevard
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Take the ramp straight toward I 78
144 m · 12 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 78
1337 ft · 33 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 78 West: Clinton
1648 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left onto Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
1.1 km · 47 sec · Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
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Take the exit slight right
1857 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight right onto Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
5.5 mi · 6 min · Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 78 West: Clinton
885 ft · 12 sec
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Merge slight left onto Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
32.9 mi · 38 min · Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward NJ 173 East: Clinton, Pittstown
665 ft · 16 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Pittstown
46 m · 6 sec
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Turn left onto Pittstown Road
4.2 mi · 8 min · Pittstown Road
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Turn right onto Everittstown Road
4 mi · 7 min · Everittstown Road
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Turn right onto Little York - Mount Pleasant Road
2.3 mi · 6 min · Little York - Mount Pleasant Road
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Turn left onto Milford - Mount Pleasant Road
2.6 mi · 6 min · Milford - Mount Pleasant Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Frenchtown Road
158 m · 13 sec · Frenchtown Road
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Turn left onto Bridge Street
9 m · 1 sec · Bridge Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Bridge Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Newark and Milford.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
Merge slight left onto Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
32.9 mi · 00h 38m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Newark and Mostly Sunny near Milford.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Newark to Milford?
The road trip is about 55.7 miles (89.7 km) and usually takes 01h 18m 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?
Bedminster is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.8 miles from Newark and 27.9 miles from Milford.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 49.7 miles (80 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 3:52 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.05 one way or $16.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Newark and Mostly Sunny near Milford.
Stop Ideas Near Bedminster
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 Bedminster.
New Brunswick station
Metropark station
Newark Liberty International Airport
Princeton Junction station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Newark and Milford. Straight-line distance: 49.7 mi (79.99 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 Milford
Borough of New Jersey
| Population | 1,176 |
| Coordinates | 40.5687100, -75.0946200 |
| Altitude | 39 |
| Country | United States |
End: Milford (-75.09462, 40.56871)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 90 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 51m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 41m |
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 | $8.05 | $16.10 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $9.06 | $18.12 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $9.76 | $19.52 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $11.78 | $23.56 |
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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