How far is Roebling, NJ from Newark, NJ?

The driving distance from Roebling, NJ to Newark, NJ is about 61.4 miles (98.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 53.6 miles (86.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 17m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
61.39 mi
01h 08m
Flight
53.63 mi
86.31 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
53.63 mi
Kilometers
86.31 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
61.39 mi
Kilometers
98.79 km
Drive Time
01h 08m

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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 01h 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Newark
Sun, Nov 8, 6:55 PM EST
Return by in Roebling
Sun, Nov 8, 8:04 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Roebling
2026-11-08T17:46
Arrive Newark
Sun, Nov 8, 6:55 PM EST
Route Timing
01h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:09 AM to 11:09 AM EST

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

Leave by
4:12 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Roebling
9:30 PM EST
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
Helmetta
NJ

Borough of New Jersey

From Roebling
30.8 mi
00h 34m
To Newark
30.6 mi
00h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
43°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 3:00 AM EST
Wind
10 mph W
Destination
63°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 6:00 AM EST
Wind
12 to 16 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Hornberger Avenue

    1109 ft · 38 sec · Hornberger Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Delaware Avenue

    1.2 km · 1 min · Delaware Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Burlington-Bordentown Road

    2214 ft · 38 sec · Burlington-Bordentown Road

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95 Toll, NJTP Toll, PATP: New Jersey Turnpike

    2897 ft · 2 min

  5. 5

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

    1.1 km · 2 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike Pennsylvania Extension

    2.6 mi · 3 min · New Jersey Turnpike Pennsylvania Extension

  7. 7

    Keep slight right

    50.3 mi · 59 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Newark Airport, Elizabeth Seaport

    1 km · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    1.2 km · 1 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    2085 ft · 44 sec

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    1.7 mi · 3 min

  12. 12

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

    1.9 mi · 4 min

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Chestnut Street

    70 m · 8 sec · Chestnut Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Mulberry Street

    3217 ft · 2 min · Mulberry Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Market Street

    905 ft · 30 sec · Market Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Market Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Roebling 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
16 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New Jersey Turnpike Pennsylvania Extension
53 mi · 86%
Newark Airport
3.41 mi · 6%
NJ 21
1.9 mi · 3%
Delaware Avenue
0.72 mi · 1%
I 95 North
0.66 mi · 1%
Mulberry Street
0.61 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 08m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.8 mi
53.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Helmetta
00h 34m from Roebling
Leave By
4:12 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Cloudy leaving Roebling and Sunny near Newark.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 61.4 miles (98.8 km) and usually takes 01h 08m 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?

Helmetta is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.8 miles from Roebling and 30.6 miles from Newark.

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

The direct path is about 53.6 miles (86.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.8 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:12 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.82 one way or $17.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Roebling and Sunny near Newark.

Stop Ideas Near Helmetta

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

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

RAIL

New Brunswick station

13 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Princeton Junction station

18 mi away
2 Wallace Road
RAIL

Metropark station

23 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

Trenton Transit Center

33 mi away
72 South Clinton Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Roebling and Newark. Straight-line distance: 53.63 mi (86.31 km).

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#1 Roebling

Roebling is a place in New Jersey, United States.

Population0
Coordinates40.1159400, -74.7862700
Altitude14
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: Hornberger Avenue (-74.786254, 40.115813)
End: Market Street (-74.17237, 40.73566)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 99 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.17 gal
8.2 L · about $8.82
Round trip
$17.63
4.34 gal · 16.4 L
Estimated CO2
19.3 kg one way
Round trip: 38.6 kg / 85 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.06 $8.82 $17.63
Mid-grade $4.69 $10.18 $20.37
Premium $5.01 $10.87 $21.74
Diesel $6.30 $13.68 $27.35

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 · Nov 08, 2026

There is no time difference between Roebling and Newark. The current time is 17:46:18.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.