How far is Rossmoor, NJ from Newark, NJ?

The driving distance from Rossmoor, NJ to Newark, NJ is about 35.9 miles (57.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 31.8 miles (51.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 30m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
35.9 mi
00h 45m
Flight
31.79 mi
51.16 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
31.79 mi
Kilometers
51.16 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
35.9 mi
Kilometers
57.78 km
Drive Time
00h 45m

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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 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Newark
Mon, Nov 9, 1:12 PM EST
Return by in Rossmoor
Mon, Nov 9, 1:57 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Rossmoor
2026-11-09T12:26
Arrive Newark
Mon, Nov 9, 1:12 PM EST
Route Timing
00h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:45 AM to 7:45 PM EST

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

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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Fords
NJ

Town

From Rossmoor
17.8 mi
00h 22m
To Newark
18 mi
00h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, Nov 9 6:00 AM EST
Wind
5 to 15 mph W
Destination
60°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, Nov 9 6:00 AM EST
Wind
9 to 14 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Old Nassau Road

    2454 ft · 2 min · Old Nassau Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Rossmoor Drive

    599 ft · 31 sec · Rossmoor Drive

  3. 3

    Turn slight right

    53 m · 8 sec

  4. 4

    Turn straight onto Rossmoor Drive

    68 m · 12 sec · Rossmoor Drive

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Forsgate Drive

    2751 ft · 53 sec · Forsgate Drive

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 95, NJTP: New Jersey Turnpike

    1409 ft · 35 sec

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    689 ft · 17 sec

  8. 8

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

    2247 ft · 55 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right

    2858 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike

    27.1 mi · 32 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 Rossmoor 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
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
52.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New Jersey Turnpike
27.1 mi · 75%
Newark Airport
3.41 mi · 9%
NJ 21
1.9 mi · 5%
I 95
1.36 mi · 4%
Mulberry Street
0.61 mi · 2%
Forsgate Drive
0.52 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

New Jersey Turnpike

Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike

27.1 mi · 00h 32m

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 45m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.1 mi
31.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fords
00h 22m from Rossmoor
Leave By
7:00 PM EST
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Rossmoor and Mostly Sunny near Newark.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 35.9 miles (57.8 km) and usually takes 00h 45m 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?

Fords is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.8 miles from Rossmoor and 18 miles from Newark.

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

The direct path is about 31.8 miles (51.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.1 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:00 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.15 one way or $10.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Rossmoor and Mostly 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 Rossmoor and Newark. Straight-line distance: 31.79 mi (51.16 km).

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#1 Rossmoor

Rossmoor is a place in New Jersey, United States.

Population0
Coordinates40.3365000, -74.4734900
Altitude40
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: Old Nassau Road (-74.473645, 40.336527)
End: Market Street (-74.17237, 40.73566)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 58 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.27 gal
4.8 L · about $5.15
Round trip
$10.30
2.54 gal · 9.6 L
Estimated CO2
11.3 kg one way
Round trip: 22.6 kg / 50 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.06 $5.15 $10.30
Mid-grade $4.69 $5.96 $11.91
Premium $5.00 $6.35 $12.69
Diesel $6.30 $8.00 $15.99

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 09, 2026

There is no time difference between Rossmoor and Newark. The current time is 12:26:57.

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.