How far is Newark, NJ from Sixmile Run, NJ?
The driving distance from Newark, NJ to Sixmile Run, NJ is about 31.1 miles (50 km), with a travel time of about 00h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 26.2 miles (42.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 33m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 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.
Census-designated place in New Jersey, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Newark and Sixmile Run.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Newark and Sixmile Run.
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Start on Market Street
905 ft · 35 sec · Market Street
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Turn right onto Mulberry Street
1.2 km · 2 min · Mulberry Street
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Turn slight right onto McCarter Highway
1.5 mi · 3 min · McCarter Highway
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Merge slight left
1072 ft · 17 sec
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Continue straight
1.5 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight left
719 ft · 15 sec
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Continue straight
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 95 South, NJTP South: Trenton
96 m · 8 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 95 South, NJTP South: Trenton
2178 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike
17.3 mi · 20 min · New Jersey Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward NJ 18 East, US 1 East: New Brunswick
1.1 km · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on NJ 18 North: New Brunswick, Rutgers University
1148 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on NJ 18 North: New Brunswick, Rutgers University
99 m · 8 sec
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Merge slight left onto State Route 18
2284 ft · 51 sec · State Route 18
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Take the exit slight right toward US 1 South: Princeton, Trenton
1887 ft · 2 min
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Merge slight left
2.4 mi · 3 min
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Continue straight
634 ft · 10 sec
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Keep slight left
84 m · 4 sec
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Keep slight left
118 m · 6 sec
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Keep slight left
2 mi · 3 min
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Turn right onto Adams Lane
1472 ft · 40 sec · Adams Lane
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Continue on Cozzens Lane
1.4 km · 2 min · Cozzens Lane
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Lincoln Highway
1832 ft · 41 sec · Lincoln Highway
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Turn right
16 m · 4 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Newark and Sixmile Run.
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.
New Jersey Turnpike
Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike
17.3 mi · 00h 20m
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.
Sunny leaving Newark and Partly Cloudy near Sixmile Run.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Newark to Sixmile Run?
The road trip is about 31.1 miles (50 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?
Woodbridge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.5 miles from Newark and 15.5 miles from Sixmile Run.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 26.2 miles (42.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.9 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:56 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.47 one way or $8.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Newark and Partly Cloudy near Sixmile Run.
Stop Ideas Near Woodbridge
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Woodbridge.
Metropark station
New Brunswick station
Newark Liberty International Airport
Pennsylvania Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Newark and Sixmile Run. Straight-line distance: 26.18 mi (42.14 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 Sixmile Run
Sixmile Run is a place in New Jersey, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.4576100, -74.5115400 |
| Altitude | 31 |
| Country | United States |
End: Sixmile Run (-74.51154, 40.45761)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 50 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 23m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.06 | $4.47 | $8.94 |
| Mid-grade | $4.69 | $5.16 | $10.32 |
| Premium | $5.01 | $5.51 | $11.02 |
| Diesel | $6.30 | $6.93 | $13.86 |
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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