How far is Newark, NJ from Montville, NJ?

The driving distance from Newark, NJ to Montville, NJ is about 21.8 miles (35.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 16.6 miles (26.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 00m 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
21.79 mi
00h 30m
Flight
16.6 mi
26.71 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
16.6 mi
Kilometers
26.71 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
21.79 mi
Kilometers
35.07 km
Drive Time
00h 30m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Montville
Sun, Apr 19, 1:00 AM EDT
Return by in Newark
Sun, Apr 19, 1:30 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Newark
2026-04-19T00:30
Arrive Montville
Sun, Apr 19, 1:00 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:30 AM to 7:30 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:30 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
Roseland
NJ

Town in New Jersey

From Newark
10.9 mi
00h 15m
To Montville
10.9 mi
00h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 13 mph SW
Destination
67°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 right to continue on I 287: Morristown, Mahwah

    1727 ft · 42 sec

  11. 11

    Continue on Interstate 80 West

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Interstate 80 West

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I 287 North: Mahwah, Littleton Road, Smith Road

    1228 ft · 19 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 287 North: Mahwah

    1260 ft · 30 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight right

    3 mi · 4 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward Wootton Street, Boonton

    694 ft · 17 sec

  16. 16

    Continue on Park Avenue

    677 ft · 26 sec · Park Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Wootton Street

    87 m · 11 sec · Wootton Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Myrtle Avenue

    2569 ft · 45 sec · Myrtle Avenue

  19. 19

    Continue on Main Road

    2790 ft · 47 sec · Main Road

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Road

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
91.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Essex Freeway
12.5 mi · 58%
I 287 North
3.46 mi · 16%
Interstate 80 West
2.13 mi · 10%
Main Road
0.53 mi · 2%
Raymond Boulevard
0.51 mi · 2%
Myrtle Avenue
0.49 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Essex Freeway

Merge slight right onto Essex Freeway

12.5 mi · 00h 16m

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 30m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.2 mi
16.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Roseland
00h 15m from Newark
Leave By
7:30 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Newark and Rain Showers Likely near Montville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 21.8 miles (35.1 km) and usually takes 00h 30m 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?

Roseland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.9 miles from Newark and 10.9 miles from Montville.

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

The direct path is about 16.6 miles (26.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.2 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 7:30 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.15 one way or $6.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Newark and Rain Showers Likely near Montville.

Stop Ideas Near Roseland

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

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

RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

14 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

16 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

27 mi away
8th Ave 31st Street / 8th Ave 33rd Street
RAIL

Metropark station

28 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Newark and Montville. Straight-line distance: 16.6 mi (26.71 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
Montville

#2 Montville

Township in Morris County, New Jersey

Population20,970
Coordinates40.9148200, -74.3837600
Altitude95
CountryUnited States
Start: Newark (-74.17237, 40.73566)
End: Montville (-74.38376, 40.91482)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 35 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.77 gal
2.91 L · about $3.15
Round trip
$6.29
1.54 gal · 5.82 L
Estimated CO2
6.8 kg one way
Round trip: 13.7 kg / 30 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $3.15 $6.29
Mid-grade $4.60 $3.54 $7.08
Premium $4.95 $3.81 $7.63
Diesel $5.98 $4.60 $9.21

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Newark and Montville. The current time is 00:30:00.

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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.