How far is Peapack, NJ from Newark, NJ?

The driving distance from Peapack, NJ to Newark, NJ is about 33.9 miles (54.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 25.4 miles (40.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 26m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
33.93 mi
00h 43m
Flight
25.38 mi
40.85 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
25.38 mi
Kilometers
40.85 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
33.93 mi
Kilometers
54.6 km
Drive Time
00h 43m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Newark
Wed, Apr 22, 9:55 PM EDT
Return by in Peapack
Wed, Apr 22, 10:38 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Peapack
2026-04-22T21:11
Arrive Newark
Wed, Apr 22, 9:55 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:43 AM to 7:43 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:04 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Peapack
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Watchung
NJ

Borough in Somerset County, New Jersey, United States

From Peapack
16.8 mi
00h 21m
To Newark
17.1 mi
00h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SE
Destination
63°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Tainter Street

    34 m · 13 sec · Tainter Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Willow Avenue

    857 ft · 40 sec · Willow Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Main Street

    2420 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Holland Avenue

    2389 ft · 1 min · Holland Avenue

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left onto US Highway 206

    3.4 mi · 5 min · US Highway 206

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 287 South: Somerville, Princeton

    1561 ft · 38 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    1.4 km · 59 sec

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 78 East: New York City

    1920 ft · 26 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

    1.5 km · 1 min · Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

    16.6 mi · 19 min · Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

    5.8 mi · 7 min · Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Hillside, Irvington

    748 ft · 18 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Irvington

    911 ft · 22 sec

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto Fabyan Place

    663 ft · 21 sec · Fabyan Place

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Chancellor Avenue

    1422 ft · 33 sec · Chancellor Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Coit Street

    1078 ft · 24 sec · Coit Street

  17. 17

    Turn slight left onto Grove Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · Grove Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Springfield Avenue

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Springfield Avenue

  19. 19

    Continue on Market Street

    1253 ft · 42 sec · Market Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Market Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
20 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
59 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
23.3 mi · 69%
US Highway 206
3.39 mi · 10%
Springfield Avenue
2.39 mi · 7%
I 287 South
1.15 mi · 3%
Grove Street
0.91 mi · 3%
Main Street
0.46 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

Keep slight right to continue on Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

16.6 mi · 00h 19m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 43m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.5 mi
25.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Watchung
00h 21m from Peapack
Leave By
7:04 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 33.9 miles (54.6 km) and usually takes 00h 43m 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?

Watchung is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.8 miles from Peapack and 17.1 miles from Newark.

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

The direct path is about 25.4 miles (40.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.5 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 7:04 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.90 one way or $9.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Peapack and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Newark.

Stop Ideas Near Watchung

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 Watchung and the surrounding midpoint area.
West Orange Town Hall
Scenic stop 13.5 mi away

West Orange Town Hall

West Orange , NJ
66 Main St, West Orange, NJ 07052
Rating 4.1/5 16 reviews Park
City of Elizabeth
Meeting point 12.1 mi away

City of Elizabeth

Elizabeth , NJ
50 Winfield Scott Plaza, Elizabeth, NJ 07201
Rating 4.5/5 65 reviews City Hall
Linden City Hall
Nearby stop 9.9 mi away

Linden City Hall

Linden , NJ
301 N Wood Ave, Linden, NJ 07036
Rating 3.6/5 7 reviews Police department

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Metropark station

13 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

New Brunswick station

16 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

23 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

26 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Peapack and Newark. Straight-line distance: 25.38 mi (40.85 km).

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#1 Peapack

Human settlement in Somerset County, New Jersey, United States of America

Population2,086
Coordinates40.7167700, -74.6565500
Altitude74
CountryUnited States
Newark

#2 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
Start: Tainter Street (-74.656488, 40.71678)
End: Market Street (-74.17237, 40.73566)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 55 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.2 gal
4.53 L · about $4.90
Round trip
$9.81
2.4 gal · 9.06 L
Estimated CO2
10.7 kg one way
Round trip: 21.3 kg / 47 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $4.90 $9.81
Mid-grade $4.60 $5.52 $11.04
Premium $4.95 $5.94 $11.89
Diesel $5.98 $7.18 $14.35

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 Peapack and Newark. The current time is 21:11:45.

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.