How far is Newark, NJ from Peapack, NJ?
The driving distance from Newark, NJ to Peapack, NJ is about 32.4 miles (52.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 25.4 miles (40.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 32m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 46m.
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 in Union County, New Jersey
Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Newark and Peapack.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Newark and Peapack.
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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
14.4 mi · 17 min · Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 525: Bernardsville, Martinsville
1350 ft · 42 sec
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Turn right onto Liberty Corner Road
788 ft · 16 sec · Liberty Corner Road
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Continue on Martinsville Road
2907 ft · 1 min · Martinsville Road
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Continue on Valley Road
628 ft · 21 sec · Valley Road
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Turn left onto Valley Road
2108 ft · 36 sec · Valley Road
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Turn left onto Church Street
2177 ft · 37 sec · Church Street
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Continue on Liberty Corner Road
3.4 mi · 5 min · Liberty Corner Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street
1402 ft · 36 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Peapack Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Peapack Road
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Continue on Main Street
1.4 mi · 3 min · Main Street
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Turn right onto Willow Avenue
857 ft · 41 sec · Willow Avenue
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Turn right onto Tainter Street
34 m · 5 sec · Tainter Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Tainter Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Newark and Peapack.
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.
Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
Merge slight left onto Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
14.4 mi · 00h 17m
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny leaving Newark and Chance Rain Showers near Peapack.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Newark to Peapack?
The road trip is about 32.4 miles (52.1 km) and usually takes 00h 46m 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?
Berkeley Heights is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.2 miles from Newark and 16.2 miles from Peapack.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 25.4 miles (40.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 7 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 4:58 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.66 one way or $9.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny around Newark and Chance Rain Showers near Peapack.
Stop Ideas Near Berkeley Heights
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
West Orange Town Hall
City Hall - City of Newark
City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Berkeley Heights.
Metropark station
Newark Liberty International Airport
New Brunswick station
Pennsylvania Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Newark and Peapack. Straight-line distance: 25.38 mi (40.85 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 Peapack
Human settlement in Somerset County, New Jersey, United States of America
| Population | 2,086 |
| Coordinates | 40.7167700, -74.6565500 |
| Altitude | 74 |
| Country | United States |
End: Peapack (-74.65655, 40.71677)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 52 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 24m |
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 | $4.66 | $9.32 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $5.24 | $10.49 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $5.65 | $11.30 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $6.82 | $13.63 |
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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