How far is Saddle River, NJ from Robbinsville, NJ?

The driving distance from Saddle River, NJ to Robbinsville, NJ is about 70.8 miles (113.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 62.6 miles (100.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
70.79 mi
01h 36m
Flight
62.64 mi
100.81 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
62.64 mi
Kilometers
100.81 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
70.79 mi
Kilometers
113.93 km
Drive Time
01h 36m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Robbinsville
Thu, Oct 15, 8:20 PM EDT
Return by in Saddle River
Thu, Oct 15, 9:56 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Saddle River
2026-10-15T18:43
Arrive Robbinsville
Thu, Oct 15, 8:20 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:37 AM to 11:37 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:16 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Saddle River
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
Carteret
NJ

Borough in Middlesex County, New Jersey, United States

From Saddle River
35.4 mi
00h 48m
To Robbinsville
35.4 mi
00h 48m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 2:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 mph NE
Destination
66°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 4:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 mph E

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Saddle River and Robbinsville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Saddle River and Robbinsville.

  1. 1

    Start on East Allendale Road

    14 m · 2 sec · East Allendale Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West Saddle River Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · West Saddle River Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Sheridan Avenue

    2174 ft · 51 sec · Sheridan Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn slight right onto NJ 17 South: NJ 17 South, East Prospect Street

    117 m · 14 sec

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward NJ 17 South

    734 ft · 21 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    14.9 mi · 19 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit straight toward NJ 3 East: New York

    1990 ft · 49 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    2679 ft · 36 sec

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward East Rutherford, American Dream, Stadium, Racetrack, Training Facility

    751 ft · 18 sec

  10. 10

    Continue on Sheraton Plaza Drive

    1108 ft · 23 sec · Sheraton Plaza Drive

  11. 11

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

    2509 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I 95 South, NJTP South: Newark

    2055 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur

    6.3 mi · 9 min · New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur

    31.9 mi · 38 min · New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 32: Jamesburg, Cranbury

    1.3 km · 2 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on CR 535: Cranbury, South Brunswick

    2176 ft · 1 min

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Cranbury-South River Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · Cranbury-South River Road

  18. 18

    Continue on South River Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · South River Road

  19. 19

    Turn slight right

    115 m · 10 sec

  20. 20

    Turn left

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  21. 21

    Continue straight

    7.7 mi · 11 min

  22. 22

    Keep slight right

    1.2 km · 1 min

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Robbinsville-Allentown Road

    592 ft · 21 sec · Robbinsville-Allentown Road

  24. 24

    Turn left

    119 m · 34 sec

  25. 25

    Turn left

    18 m · 4 sec

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
26 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
36.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur
38.2 mi · 54%
NJ 17 South
15.1 mi · 21%
South River Road
10.3 mi · 15%
West Saddle River Road
1.17 mi · 2%
NJ 3 East
0.88 mi · 1%
Cranbury-South River Road
0.8 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur

Keep slight left to continue on New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur

31.9 mi · 00h 38m

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 36m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.2 mi
62.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Carteret
00h 48m from Saddle River
Leave By
3:16 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Saddle River and Sunny near Robbinsville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Saddle River to Robbinsville?

The road trip is about 70.8 miles (113.9 km) and usually takes 01h 36m 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?

Carteret is a useful midpoint, sitting about 35.4 miles from Saddle River and 35.4 miles from Robbinsville.

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

The direct path is about 62.6 miles (100.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.2 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 3:16 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.74 one way or $21.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Saddle River and Sunny near Robbinsville.

Stop Ideas Near Carteret

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Carteret and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Parking Lot
Scenic stop 13.2 mi away

City Hall Parking Lot

Jersey City , NJ
280 Grove St, Jersey City, NJ 07302
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews Parking lot
The Yard: City Hall Park NYC
Practical stop 14.4 mi away

The Yard: City Hall Park NYC

New York , NY
116 Nassau St, New York, NY 10038
Rating 4.8/5 45 reviews Office space rental agency,Business to business service,Conference center,Coworking space,Event venue,Executive suite rental agency,Virtual office rental
CITY HALL LOBBY
Meeting point 14.5 mi away

CITY HALL LOBBY

Hoboken , NJ
94 Washington St, Hoboken, NJ 07030
Rating 4.8/5 8 reviews City Hall
Diamond City Hall Photography
Nearby stop 14.8 mi away

Diamond City Hall Photography

New York , NY
141 Worth St, New York, NY 10013
Rating 5.0/5 53 reviews Wedding photographer

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Carteret.

RAIL

Metropark station

8 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

15 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

18 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

New Brunswick station

21 mi away
French and Albany Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Saddle River and Robbinsville. Straight-line distance: 62.64 mi (100.81 km).

Saddle River

#1 Saddle River

Borough in Bergen County, New Jersey

Population3,155
Coordinates41.0317600, -74.1020900
Altitude47
CountryUnited States
Robbinsville

#2 Robbinsville

Township in Mercer County, New Jersey

Population14,495
Coordinates40.2145500, -74.6193200
Altitude39
CountryUnited States
Start: Saddle River (-74.10209, 41.03176)
End: Robbinsville (-74.61932, 40.21455)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 114 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 00m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.5 gal
9.46 L · about $10.74
Round trip
$21.48
5 gal · 18.92 L
Estimated CO2
22.2 kg one way
Round trip: 44.4 kg / 98 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.30 $10.74 $21.48
Mid-grade $4.88 $12.20 $24.39
Premium $5.18 $12.94 $25.88
Diesel $6.32 $15.79 $31.59

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Saddle River and Robbinsville. The current time is 18:43:24.

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.