How far is Runnemede, NJ from Wayne, NJ?
The driving distance from Runnemede, NJ to Wayne, NJ is about 100 miles (160.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 06m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 85.1 miles (136.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 13m 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
Driving Distance
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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 02h 06m.
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.
Borough in Middlesex County, New Jersey
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Runnemede and Wayne.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Runnemede and Wayne.
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Start on the route
15 m · 10 sec
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Turn left onto East Clements Bridge Road
591 ft · 16 sec · East Clements Bridge Road
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Turn right onto East 2nd Avenue
1139 ft · 52 sec · East 2nd Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Black Horse Pike
1.1 km · 1 min · Black Horse Pike
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Take the ramp straight toward NJTP Toll: New Jersey Turnpike
1378 ft · 33 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on NJTP North: New York
2915 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike
23.1 mi · 27 min · New Jersey Turnpike
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Keep slight left to continue on New Jersey Turnpike
41.4 mi · 48 min · New Jersey Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward GSP, US 9: Garden State Parkway, Woodbridge
2531 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on GSP North: Garden State Parkway
1.2 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway
24.1 mi · 33 min · Garden State Parkway
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Take the exit slight left toward NJ 3 West: Wayne
1.2 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto State Route 3
1.4 km · 1 min · State Route 3
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Merge slight right
3.7 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 80 West, NJ 23 North: Delaware Water Gap, Butler
1159 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight right
2 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Newark-Pompton Turnpike, Pequannock
1296 ft · 35 sec
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Keep slight left
117 m · 11 sec
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Continue on Newark-Pompton Turnpike
1023 ft · 25 sec · Newark-Pompton Turnpike
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Turn left onto Ryerson Avenue
1284 ft · 56 sec · Ryerson Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Ryerson Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Runnemede and Wayne.
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
Keep slight left to continue on New Jersey Turnpike
41.4 mi · 00h 48m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Runnemede and Mostly Sunny near Wayne.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Runnemede to Wayne?
The road trip is about 100 miles (160.9 km) and usually takes 02h 06m 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?
Jamesburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 50 miles from Runnemede and 50 miles from Wayne.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 85.1 miles (136.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.9 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 2:16 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.16 one way or $30.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Runnemede and Mostly Sunny near Wayne.
Stop Ideas Near Jamesburg
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 Jamesburg.
Princeton Junction station
New Brunswick station
Metropark station
Trenton Transit Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Runnemede and Wayne. Straight-line distance: 85.03 mi (136.85 km).
#1 Runnemede
Borough in Camden County, New Jersey, United States
| Population | 8,279 |
| Coordinates | 39.8523400, -75.0679500 |
| Altitude | 35 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Wayne
Township in Passaic County, New Jersey, United States
| Population | 53,163 |
| Coordinates | 40.9253800, -74.2765400 |
| Altitude | 53 |
| Country | United States |
End: Wayne (-74.27654, 40.92538)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 161 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 29m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 59m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 39m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 14m |
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 | $4.30 | $15.16 | $30.32 |
| Mid-grade | $4.88 | $17.22 | $34.45 |
| Premium | $5.18 | $18.27 | $36.54 |
| Diesel | $6.32 | $22.30 | $44.60 |
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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