How far is Newark, NJ from Mount Laurel, NJ?

The driving distance from Newark, NJ to Mount Laurel, NJ is about 73.3 miles (117.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 67.1 miles (108 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 08m 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
73.23 mi
01h 34m
Flight
67.08 mi
107.96 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
67.08 mi
Kilometers
107.96 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
73.23 mi
Kilometers
117.86 km
Drive Time
01h 34m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mount Laurel
Thu, Apr 23, 9:38 AM EDT
Return by in Newark
Thu, Apr 23, 11:12 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Newark
2026-04-23T08:03
Arrive Mount Laurel
Thu, Apr 23, 9:38 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:34 AM to 11:34 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:22 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Cranbury
NJ

Township of New Jersey

From Newark
36.6 mi
00h 47m
To Mount Laurel
36.6 mi
00h 47m

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
78°F
Thursday

Patchy Fog then 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 Mount Laurel.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Newark and Mount Laurel.

  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

    49.6 mi · 58 min · New Jersey Turnpike

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on New Jersey Turnpike

    7.3 mi · 8 min · New Jersey Turnpike

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Burlington, Mount Holly

    3156 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Continue on NJ Turnpike Exit 5

    536 ft · 17 sec · NJ Turnpike Exit 5

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Burlington-Mount Holly Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Burlington-Mount Holly Road

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Mount Holly Bypass

    2 mi · 3 min · Mount Holly Bypass

  16. 16

    Turn right onto State Route 38

    2.1 mi · 3 min · State Route 38

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right

    69 m · 6 sec

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto Creek Road

    115 m · 13 sec · Creek Road

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Hainesport-Mount Laurel Road

    3.7 mi · 6 min · Hainesport-Mount Laurel Road

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Mount Laurel Road

    43 m · 3 sec · Mount Laurel Road

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Mount Laurel Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
21 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
28.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New Jersey Turnpike
57 mi · 78%
McCarter Highway
4.48 mi · 6%
Hainesport-Mount Laurel Road
3.74 mi · 5%
State Route 38
2.16 mi · 3%
Mount Holly Bypass
2.04 mi · 3%
Burlington-Mount Holly Road
1.69 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

New Jersey Turnpike

Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike

49.6 mi · 00h 58m

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
01h 34m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.2 mi
67.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cranbury
00h 47m from Newark
Leave By
3:22 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Newark and Patchy Fog then Sunny near Mount Laurel.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Newark to Mount Laurel?

The road trip is about 73.3 miles (117.9 km) and usually takes 01h 34m 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?

Cranbury is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36.6 miles from Newark and 36.6 miles from Mount Laurel.

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

The direct path is about 67.1 miles (108 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:22 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.54 one way or $21.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Newark and Patchy Fog then Sunny near Mount Laurel.

Stop Ideas Near Cranbury

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

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

RAIL

Princeton Junction station

9 mi away
2 Wallace Road
RAIL

New Brunswick station

21 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Trenton Transit Center

23 mi away
72 South Clinton Avenue
RAIL

Metropark station

32 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Newark and Mount Laurel. Straight-line distance: 67.08 mi (107.96 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
Mount Laurel

#2 Mount Laurel

Township of New Jersey

Population41,870
Coordinates39.9340000, -74.8910000
Altitude26
CountryUnited States
Start: Newark (-74.17237, 40.73566)
End: Mount Laurel (-74.891, 39.934)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 118 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.58 gal
9.78 L · about $10.54
Round trip
$21.08
5.16 gal · 19.56 L
Estimated CO2
22.9 kg one way
Round trip: 45.9 kg / 101 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $10.54 $21.08
Mid-grade $4.60 $11.87 $23.73
Premium $4.95 $12.78 $25.56
Diesel $5.98 $15.43 $30.86

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 Mount Laurel. The current time is 08:03:58.

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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.