How far is Port Monmouth, NJ from Newark, NJ?

The driving distance from Port Monmouth, NJ to Newark, NJ is about 34.7 miles (55.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 21.4 miles (34.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
34.65 mi
00h 47m
Flight
21.46 mi
34.54 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
21.46 mi
Kilometers
34.54 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
34.65 mi
Kilometers
55.77 km
Drive Time
00h 47m

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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 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Newark
Wed, Apr 22, 10:13 PM EDT
Return by in Port Monmouth
Wed, Apr 22, 11:00 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Port Monmouth
2026-04-22T21:25
Arrive Newark
Wed, Apr 22, 10:13 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:47 AM to 10:47 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:56 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Port Monmouth
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
Fords
NJ

Town

From Port Monmouth
17.2 mi
00h 23m
To Newark
17.4 mi
00h 23m

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 Port Monmouth and Newark.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Port Monmouth and Newark.

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    2208 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right

    5.3 mi · 8 min

  3. 3

    Keep slight left to continue on GSP

    1 km · 2 min

  4. 4

    Keep slight right to continue on Local, All Exits

    1071 ft · 14 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

    10.6 mi · 14 min · Garden State Parkway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95, NJTP: New York City, Trenton

    2199 ft · 48 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right

    655 ft · 16 sec

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    2500 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Continue on I 95 North, NJTP North: New York City

    673 ft · 16 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 95 North, NJTP North: New York City

    2694 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike

    9.5 mi · 12 min · New Jersey Turnpike

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Newark Airport, Elizabeth Seaport

    1 km · 1 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    1.2 km · 1 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left

    2085 ft · 44 sec

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    1.7 mi · 3 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on NJ 21, US 22: Newark, Downtown

    1.9 mi · 4 min

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Chestnut Street

    70 m · 8 sec · Chestnut Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Mulberry Street

    3217 ft · 2 min · Mulberry Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Market Street

    905 ft · 30 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 Port Monmouth 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
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
57.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Garden State Parkway
10.6 mi · 31%
New Jersey Turnpike
9.52 mi · 27%
Newark Airport
3.41 mi · 10%
NJ 21
1.9 mi · 5%
I 95
1.01 mi · 3%
GSP
0.65 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Garden State Parkway

Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

10.6 mi · 00h 14m

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
00h 47m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.3 mi
21.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fords
00h 23m from Port Monmouth
Leave By
4:56 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Port Monmouth 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 Port Monmouth to Newark?

The road trip is about 34.7 miles (55.8 km) and usually takes 00h 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?

Fords is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.2 miles from Port Monmouth and 17.4 miles from Newark.

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

The direct path is about 21.4 miles (34.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.3 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 4:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.98 one way or $9.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Fords

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

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

RAIL

Metropark station

4 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

New Brunswick station

12 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

22 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 Port Monmouth and Newark. Straight-line distance: 21.46 mi (34.54 km).

Port Monmouth

#1 Port Monmouth

Census designated place

Population3,818
Coordinates40.4301100, -74.0984700
Altitude3
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: Main Street (-74.098476, 40.430121)
End: Market Street (-74.17237, 40.73566)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 56 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 34m
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
1.22 gal
4.63 L · about $4.98
Round trip
$9.97
2.44 gal · 9.26 L
Estimated CO2
10.8 kg one way
Round trip: 21.7 kg / 48 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $4.98 $9.97
Mid-grade $4.60 $5.61 $11.22
Premium $4.95 $6.04 $12.09
Diesel $5.98 $7.30 $14.59

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 Port Monmouth and Newark. The current time is 21:25:36.

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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.