How far is Newark, NJ from Ramtown, NJ?

The driving distance from Newark, NJ to Ramtown, NJ is about 55.5 miles (89.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 42.5 miles (68.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 30m 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
55.48 mi
01h 15m
Flight
42.5 mi
68.4 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
42.5 mi
Kilometers
68.4 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
55.48 mi
Kilometers
89.29 km
Drive Time
01h 15m

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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 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ramtown
Wed, Apr 22, 7:56 AM EDT
Return by in Newark
Wed, Apr 22, 9:11 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Newark
2026-04-22T06:41
Arrive Ramtown
Wed, Apr 22, 7:56 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:15 AM to 11:15 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:00 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

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
Matawan
NJ

Borough in New Jersey, United States

From Newark
27.8 mi
00h 37m
To Ramtown
27.7 mi
00h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph SE
Destination
62°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    9.4 mi · 11 min · New Jersey Turnpike

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward GSP, US 9: Garden State Parkway, Woodbridge

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Exit to GSP and US Route 9

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on GSP South, US 9, NJ 440: Garden State Parkway, Woodbridge, Perth Amboy

    1372 ft · 33 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on GSP Southbound entrance

    2594 ft · 1 min · GSP Southbound entrance

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

    3 mi · 4 min · Garden State Parkway

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on Garden State Parkway

    1.2 km · 49 sec · Garden State Parkway

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on Garden State Parkway

    32 mi · 37 min · Garden State Parkway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 549: Lakewood, Point Pleasant

    1838 ft · 51 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on CR 549 South: Lakewood, Brick

    1682 ft · 1 min

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Burnt Tavern Road

    69 m · 10 sec · Burnt Tavern Road

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Herborn Avenue

    2393 ft · 1 min · Herborn Avenue

  21. 21

    Continue on Newtons Corner Road

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Newtons Corner Road

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Newtons Corner Road

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
39.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Garden State Parkway
35.7 mi · 64%
New Jersey Turnpike
9.38 mi · 17%
McCarter Highway
4.48 mi · 8%
Newtons Corner Road
1.2 mi · 2%
Mulberry Street
0.74 mi · 1%
Exit to GSP and US Route 9
0.69 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Garden State Parkway

Keep slight right to continue on Garden State Parkway

32 mi · 00h 37m

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 15m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13 mi
42.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Matawan
00h 37m from Newark
Leave By
4:00 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny leaving Newark and Chance Rain Showers near Ramtown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 55.5 miles (89.3 km) and usually takes 01h 15m 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?

Matawan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.8 miles from Newark and 27.7 miles from Ramtown.

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

The direct path is about 42.5 miles (68.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 13 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 4:00 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.01 one way or $16.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.4 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 Ramtown.

Stop Ideas Near Matawan

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

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

RAIL

Metropark station

19 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

New Brunswick station

21 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

32 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Princeton Junction station

35 mi away
2 Wallace Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Newark and Ramtown. Straight-line distance: 42.5 mi (68.4 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
Ramtown

#2 Ramtown

Census designated place

Population6,242
Coordinates40.1209500, -74.1437500
Altitude25
CountryUnited States
Start: Newark (-74.17237, 40.73566)
End: Ramtown (-74.14375, 40.12095)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 89 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 50m
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.

One-way fuel
1.96 gal
7.41 L · about $8.01
Round trip
$16.02
3.92 gal · 14.82 L
Estimated CO2
17.4 kg one way
Round trip: 34.8 kg / 77 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $8.01 $16.02
Mid-grade $4.60 $9.01 $18.03
Premium $4.95 $9.71 $19.42
Diesel $5.98 $11.72 $23.44

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 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Newark and Ramtown. The current time is 06:41:25.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.