How far is Newark, NJ from Robbinsville, NJ?

The driving distance from Newark, NJ to Robbinsville, NJ is about 46.6 miles (75 km), with a travel time of about 01h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 43 miles (69.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 12m 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
46.63 mi
01h 06m
Flight
42.99 mi
69.19 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
42.99 mi
Kilometers
69.19 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
46.63 mi
Kilometers
75.05 km
Drive Time
01h 06m

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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 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Robbinsville
Thu, Apr 23, 2:03 AM EDT
Return by in Newark
Thu, Apr 23, 3:09 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Newark
2026-04-23T00:56
Arrive Robbinsville
Thu, Apr 23, 2:03 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:06 AM to 11:06 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:18 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
Piscataway
NJ

Township in New Jersey, United States

From Newark
23.3 mi
00h 33m
To Robbinsville
23.3 mi
00h 33m

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
73°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    27 mi · 32 min · New Jersey Turnpike

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 32: Jamesburg, Cranbury

    1.3 km · 2 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on CR 535: Cranbury, South Brunswick

    2176 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Cranbury-South River Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · Cranbury-South River Road

  14. 14

    Continue on South River Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · South River Road

  15. 15

    Turn slight right

    115 m · 10 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    7.7 mi · 11 min

  18. 18

    Keep slight right

    1.2 km · 1 min

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Robbinsville-Allentown Road

    592 ft · 21 sec · Robbinsville-Allentown Road

  20. 20

    Turn left

    119 m · 34 sec

  21. 21

    Turn left

    18 m · 4 sec

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
47.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New Jersey Turnpike
27 mi · 58%
South River Road
10.3 mi · 22%
McCarter Highway
4.48 mi · 10%
Cranbury-South River Road
0.8 mi · 2%
NJ 32
0.8 mi · 2%
Mulberry Street
0.74 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

New Jersey Turnpike

Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike

27 mi · 00h 32m

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 06m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.6 mi
43 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Piscataway
00h 33m from Newark
Leave By
4:18 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Newark and Mostly Sunny near Robbinsville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 46.6 miles (75 km) and usually takes 01h 06m 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?

Piscataway is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.3 miles from Newark and 23.3 miles from Robbinsville.

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

The direct path is about 43 miles (69.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.6 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 4:18 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.74 one way or $13.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Newark and Mostly Sunny near Robbinsville.

Stop Ideas Near Piscataway

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

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

RAIL

New Brunswick station

4 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Metropark station

10 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

Princeton Junction station

28 mi away
2 Wallace Road
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

29 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Newark and Robbinsville. Straight-line distance: 42.99 mi (69.19 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
Robbinsville

#2 Robbinsville

Township in Mercer County, New Jersey

Population14,495
Coordinates40.2145500, -74.6193200
Altitude39
CountryUnited States
Start: Newark (-74.17237, 40.73566)
End: Robbinsville (-74.61932, 40.21455)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 75 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.65 gal
6.23 L · about $6.74
Round trip
$13.48
3.3 gal · 12.46 L
Estimated CO2
14.7 kg one way
Round trip: 29.3 kg / 65 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $6.74 $13.48
Mid-grade $4.60 $7.59 $15.18
Premium $4.95 $8.17 $16.35
Diesel $5.98 $9.87 $19.73

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 Robbinsville. The current time is 00:56:38.

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.