How far is Newark, NJ from New Milford, NJ?
The driving distance from Newark, NJ to New Milford, NJ is about 21.8 miles (35.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 16 miles (25.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 02m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 31m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Bergen County, New Jersey
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Newark and New Milford.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Newark and New Milford.
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Start on Market Street
693 ft · 24 sec · Market Street
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Turn right
66 m · 8 sec
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Turn straight onto Washington Street
3114 ft · 1 min · Washington Street
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Turn left onto Broad Street
1971 ft · 42 sec · Broad Street
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Turn right
46 m · 6 sec
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Continue on Clay Street
158 m · 14 sec · Clay Street
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Turn left onto McCarter Highway
11 mi · 12 min · McCarter Highway
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Merge slight right
1233 ft · 15 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 46 East: Elmwood Park
1 km · 41 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward GSP North: Garden State Parkway
1569 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway
2.8 mi · 4 min · Garden State Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward NJ 4 East: Paramus
1338 ft · 33 sec
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Keep slight left
62 m · 6 sec
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Keep slight left
1032 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight left
576 ft · 16 sec
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Keep slight left
738 ft · 20 sec
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Merge slight left
1846 ft · 32 sec
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Continue straight
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit straight
1010 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight right
64 m · 4 sec
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Turn straight onto Johnson Avenue
611 ft · 17 sec · Johnson Avenue
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Turn left onto Jefferson Street
89 m · 9 sec · Jefferson Street
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Turn left onto Kinderkamack Road
1.9 mi · 3 min · Kinderkamack Road
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Turn straight
130 m · 16 sec
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Turn straight onto River Edge Road
797 ft · 13 sec · River Edge Road
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Continue on River Edge Avenue
699 ft · 18 sec · River Edge Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto River Road
1298 ft · 26 sec · River Road
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Turn right onto Cedar Road
1106 ft · 51 sec · Cedar Road
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Turn right onto Plympton Street
82 m · 12 sec · Plympton Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Plympton Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Newark and New Milford.
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.
McCarter Highway
Turn left onto McCarter Highway
11 mi · 00h 12m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Newark and Sunny near New Milford.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Newark to New Milford?
The road trip is about 21.8 miles (35.1 km) and usually takes 00h 31m 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?
Garfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.9 miles from Newark and 10.9 miles from New Milford.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 16 miles (25.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.8 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 7:28 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 Sunny around Newark and Sunny near New Milford.
Stop Ideas Near Garfield
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Garfield.
Pennsylvania Station
Pennsylvania Station
Yonkers station
Newark Liberty International Airport
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Newark and New Milford. Straight-line distance: 15.94 mi (25.66 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 New Milford
Borough in New Jersey
| Population | 16,321 |
| Coordinates | 40.9351000, -74.0190300 |
| Altitude | 9 |
| Country | United States |
End: New Milford (-74.01903, 40.9351)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 35 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round 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.
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