How far is Newark, NJ from Society Hill, NJ?
The driving distance from Newark, NJ to Society Hill, NJ is about 24.2 miles (39 km), with a travel time of about 00h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 20.4 miles (32.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 24m 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 42m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township in southern Union County, New Jersey, United States
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 Society Hill.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Newark and Society Hill.
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Start on Market Street
1359 ft · 45 sec · Market Street
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Turn left onto Springfield Avenue
2.7 mi · 5 min · Springfield Avenue
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Turn left onto Washington Avenue
137 m · 11 sec · Washington Avenue
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Continue on Ball Street
2273 ft · 53 sec · Ball Street
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Turn right onto Lyons Avenue
646 ft · 21 sec · Lyons Avenue
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Turn left onto Union Avenue
635 ft · 22 sec · Union Avenue
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Take the ramp left toward GSP South: Garden State Parkway South
145 m · 11 sec
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Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway
11.9 mi · 16 min · Garden State Parkway
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Take the exit right toward NJ 27: Iselin, Metuchen
1079 ft · 39 sec
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Turn right onto Lincoln Highway
1.4 mi · 3 min · Lincoln Highway
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Continue on Middlesex Avenue
1.7 mi · 4 min · Middlesex Avenue
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Turn right onto New Durham Road
3.1 mi · 6 min · New Durham Road
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Turn slight right onto Stelton Road
885 ft · 26 sec · Stelton Road
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Turn left onto Metlars Lane
1.1 km · 1 min · Metlars Lane
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Continue on Metlars Lane
1.1 km · 1 min · Metlars Lane
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Turn right onto South Randolphville Road
728 ft · 24 sec · South Randolphville Road
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Turn left onto Morris Avenue
3005 ft · 1 min · Morris Avenue
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Turn left onto Colson Court
56 m · 8 sec · Colson Court
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Colson Court
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Newark and Society Hill.
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.
Garden State Parkway
Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway
11.9 mi · 00h 16m
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny leaving Newark and Chance Rain Showers near Society Hill.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Newark to Society Hill?
The road trip is about 24.2 miles (39 km) and usually takes 00h 42m 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?
Clark is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.1 miles from Newark and 12.1 miles from Society Hill.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 20.4 miles (32.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.8 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 7:06 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.51 one way or $7.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.6 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 Society Hill.
Stop Ideas Near Clark
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 Clark.
Metropark station
Newark Liberty International Airport
Pennsylvania Station
New Brunswick station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Newark and Society Hill. Straight-line distance: 20.46 mi (32.92 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 Society Hill
Town in Darlington County, South Carolina, United States
| Population | 3,829 |
| Coordinates | 40.5339900, -74.4579300 |
| Altitude | 29 |
| Country | United States |
End: Society Hill (-74.45793, 40.53399)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 39 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 18m |
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 | $3.51 | $7.03 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $3.96 | $7.91 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $4.26 | $8.52 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $5.14 | $10.29 |
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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