How far is Robbinsville, NJ from Newark, NJ?

The driving distance from Robbinsville, NJ to Newark, NJ is about 50.7 miles (81.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 43 miles (69.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 51m 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
50.72 mi
00h 55m
Flight
42.99 mi
69.19 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
42.99 mi
Kilometers
69.19 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
50.72 mi
Kilometers
81.63 km
Drive Time
00h 55m

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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 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Newark
Wed, Apr 22, 11:58 PM EDT
Return by in Robbinsville
Thu, Apr 23, 12:54 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Robbinsville
2026-04-22T23:02
Arrive Newark
Wed, Apr 22, 11:58 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:56 AM to 10:56 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:38 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Robbinsville
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
Piscataway
NJ

Township in New Jersey, United States

From Robbinsville
23.5 mi
00h 27m
To Newark
27.2 mi
00h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Wednesday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
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 Robbinsville and Newark.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    73 m · 20 sec

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right

    99 m · 25 sec

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Robbinsville-Allentown Road

    549 ft · 17 sec · Robbinsville-Allentown Road

  4. 4

    Turn right

    4.6 mi · 7 min

  5. 5

    Continue on Mercer Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Mercer Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto West Ward Street

    157 m · 16 sec · West Ward Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    1243 ft · 35 sec · South Main Street

  8. 8

    Turn slight right

    29 m · 4 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Franklin Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Franklin Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto New Jersey Turnpike

    33.4 mi · 39 min · New Jersey Turnpike

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Newark Airport, Elizabeth Seaport

    1 km · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    1.2 km · 1 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left

    2085 ft · 44 sec

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    1.7 mi · 3 min

  15. 15

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

    1.9 mi · 4 min

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Chestnut Street

    70 m · 8 sec · Chestnut Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Mulberry Street

    3217 ft · 2 min · Mulberry Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Market Street

    905 ft · 30 sec · Market Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Market Street

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
37.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New Jersey Turnpike
33.4 mi · 66%
Newark Airport
3.41 mi · 7%
NJ 21
1.9 mi · 4%
Mercer Street
1.65 mi · 3%
Franklin Street
0.75 mi · 1%
Mulberry Street
0.61 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

New Jersey Turnpike

Turn left onto New Jersey Turnpike

33.4 mi · 00h 39m

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 55m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.7 mi
43 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Piscataway
00h 27m from Robbinsville
Leave By
4:38 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Robbinsville 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 Robbinsville to Newark?

The road trip is about 50.7 miles (81.6 km) and usually takes 00h 55m 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?

Piscataway is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.5 miles from Robbinsville and 27.2 miles from Newark.

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

The direct path is about 43 miles (69.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.7 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 4:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.31 one way or $14.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Piscataway

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

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

RAIL

New Brunswick station

4 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Metropark station

10 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

Princeton Junction station

28 mi away
2 Wallace Road
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

29 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Robbinsville and Newark. Straight-line distance: 42.99 mi (69.19 km).

Robbinsville

#1 Robbinsville

Township in Mercer County, New Jersey

Population14,495
Coordinates40.2145500, -74.6193200
Altitude39
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: (-74.61949, 40.214431)
End: Market Street (-74.17237, 40.73566)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 82 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.79 gal
6.78 L · about $7.31
Round trip
$14.63
3.58 gal · 13.56 L
Estimated CO2
15.9 kg one way
Round trip: 31.8 kg / 70 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $7.31 $14.63
Mid-grade $4.60 $8.23 $16.46
Premium $4.95 $8.87 $17.74
Diesel $5.98 $10.70 $21.41

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 Robbinsville and Newark. The current time is 23:02:12.

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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.