How far is Riverton, NJ from Newark, NJ?
The driving distance from Riverton, NJ to Newark, NJ is about 75 miles (120.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 66.9 miles (107.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 05m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 32m.
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.
Township of New Jersey
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Riverton and Newark.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Riverton and Newark.
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Start on 4th Street
23 m · 9 sec · 4th Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
1032 ft · 49 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto Broad Street
1.9 mi · 3 min · Broad Street
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Continue on Saint Mihiel Drive
1.3 mi · 2 min · Saint Mihiel Drive
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Continue on Lafayette Street
990 ft · 23 sec · Lafayette Street
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Turn left onto Pavilion Avenue
2068 ft · 35 sec · Pavilion Avenue
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Continue on Burlington Avenue
2 mi · 3 min · Burlington Avenue
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Continue on Warren Street
1.9 mi · 3 min · Warren Street
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Continue on Beverly Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Beverly Road
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Turn slight left onto Burlington Pike
115 m · 6 sec · Burlington Pike
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Continue on Washington Avenue
1477 ft · 27 sec · Washington Avenue
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Continue on Burlington Pike
4.7 mi · 8 min · Burlington Pike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 95 Toll, NJTP Toll: New Jersey Turnpike
1665 ft · 44 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North, NJTP North: New York City, Camden
1.1 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike Pennsylvania Extension
2.6 mi · 3 min · New Jersey Turnpike Pennsylvania Extension
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Keep slight right
50.3 mi · 59 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Newark Airport, Elizabeth Seaport
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
1.2 km · 1 min
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Keep slight left
2085 ft · 44 sec
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Continue straight
1.7 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight left to continue on NJ 21, US 22: Newark, Downtown
1.9 mi · 4 min
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Turn left onto Chestnut Street
70 m · 8 sec · Chestnut Street
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Turn right onto Mulberry Street
3217 ft · 2 min · Mulberry Street
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Turn left onto Market Street
905 ft · 30 sec · Market Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Market Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Riverton and Newark.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
New Jersey Turnpike Pennsylvania Extension
Keep slight right
50.3 mi · 00h 59m
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 Riverton and Sunny near Newark.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Riverton to Newark?
The road trip is about 75 miles (120.7 km) and usually takes 01h 32m 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?
Cranbury is a useful midpoint, sitting about 37.2 miles from Riverton and 37.8 miles from Newark.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 66.9 miles (107.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.1 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 3:24 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.83 one way or $21.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Riverton and Sunny near Newark.
Stop Ideas Near Cranbury
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 Cranbury.
Princeton Junction station
New Brunswick station
Trenton Transit Center
Metropark station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Riverton and Newark. Straight-line distance: 66.86 mi (107.6 km).
#1 Riverton
Borough of New Jersey, USA
| Population | 2,686 |
| Coordinates | 40.0115000, -75.0148900 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| Country | United States |
#2 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 |
End: Market Street (-74.17237, 40.73566)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 121 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 30m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 56m |
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 | $10.83 | $21.66 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $12.19 | $24.37 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $13.13 | $26.26 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $15.85 | $31.69 |
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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