How far is Newark, NJ from Westville, NJ?

The driving distance from Newark, NJ to Westville, NJ is about 85.6 miles (137.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 78.4 miles (126.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 34m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
85.6 mi
01h 47m
Flight
78.42 mi
126.2 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
78.42 mi
Kilometers
126.2 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
85.6 mi
Kilometers
137.76 km
Drive Time
01h 47m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Westville
Thu, Apr 23, 12:49 AM EDT
Return by in Newark
Thu, Apr 23, 2:37 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Newark
2026-04-22T23:02
Arrive Westville
Thu, Apr 23, 12:49 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:47 AM to 11:47 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:56 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
Hightstown
NJ

Borough in Mercer County, New Jersey

From Newark
42.8 mi
00h 53m
To Westville
42.8 mi
00h 53m

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
50°F
Tonight

Mostly Clear then Patchy Fog

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 10:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    49.6 mi · 58 min · New Jersey Turnpike

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on New Jersey Turnpike

    25.3 mi · 29 min · New Jersey Turnpike

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 168: Camden, Atlantic City Expressway

    1963 ft · 41 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on NJ 168 North: Camden, Philadelphia

    927 ft · 24 sec

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto Black Horse Pike

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Black Horse Pike

  15. 15

    Turn left onto West Kings Highway

    1.6 mi · 3 min · West Kings Highway

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Crescent Boulevard

    1805 ft · 31 sec · Crescent Boulevard

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Crescent Boulevard

    66 m · 3 sec · Crescent Boulevard

  18. 18

    Exit the roundabout onto Crescent Boulevard

    39 m · 2 sec · Crescent Boulevard

  19. 19

    Turn straight onto Brooklawn Circle

    74 m · 10 sec · Brooklawn Circle

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Crescent Boulevard

    30 m · 1 sec · Crescent Boulevard

  21. 21

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward New Broadway

    88 m · 10 sec · New Broadway

  22. 22

    Exit the roundabout onto New Broadway

    753 ft · 10 sec · New Broadway

  23. 23

    Continue on Gateway Boulevard

    1397 ft · 21 sec · Gateway Boulevard

  24. 24

    Continue on Gateway Boulevard

    1565 ft · 30 sec · Gateway Boulevard

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Park Avenue

    14 m · 2 sec · Park Avenue

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Park Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
26 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
30.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New Jersey Turnpike
74.9 mi · 88%
McCarter Highway
4.48 mi · 5%
West Kings Highway
1.65 mi · 2%
Black Horse Pike
1.37 mi · 2%
Mulberry Street
0.74 mi · 1%
Gateway Boulevard
0.56 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

New Jersey Turnpike

Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike

49.6 mi · 00h 58m

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 47m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.2 mi
78.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hightstown
00h 53m from Newark
Leave By
2:56 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny leaving Newark and Mostly Clear then Patchy Fog near Westville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 85.6 miles (137.8 km) and usually takes 01h 47m 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?

Hightstown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 42.8 miles from Newark and 42.8 miles from Westville.

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

The direct path is about 78.4 miles (126.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.2 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 2:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.34 one way or $24.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny around Newark and Mostly Clear then Patchy Fog near Westville.

Stop Ideas Near Hightstown

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Hightstown and the surrounding midpoint area.
Old City Hall
Scenic stop 10.3 mi away

Old City Hall

Bordentown , NJ
11 Crosswicks St, Bordentown, NJ 08505
Rating 4.6/5 13 reviews Historical landmark
Trenton City Hall
Meeting point 11.1 mi away

Trenton City Hall

Trenton , NJ
319 E State St, Trenton, NJ 08608
Rating 3.8/5 67 reviews City Hall
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 11.1 mi away

Trenton Health & Human Services

Trenton , NJ
319 E State St #3rd, Trenton, NJ 08608
Public health department

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Hightstown.

RAIL

Princeton Junction station

10 mi away
2 Wallace Road
RAIL

Trenton Transit Center

20 mi away
72 South Clinton Avenue
RAIL

New Brunswick station

26 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Metropark station

37 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Newark and Westville. Straight-line distance: 78.42 mi (126.2 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
Westville

#2 Westville

Borough of New Jersey

Population4,154
Coordinates39.8678900, -75.1315600
Altitude4
CountryUnited States
Start: Newark (-74.17237, 40.73566)
End: Westville (-75.13156, 39.86789)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 138 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.02 gal
11.43 L · about $12.34
Round trip
$24.68
6.04 gal · 22.86 L
Estimated CO2
26.8 kg one way
Round trip: 53.7 kg / 118 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $12.34 $24.68
Mid-grade $4.60 $13.89 $27.78
Premium $4.95 $14.96 $29.92
Diesel $5.98 $18.06 $36.12

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 Westville. The current time is 23:02:45.

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.