How far is Scotch Plains, NJ from New York City, NY?
The driving distance from Scotch Plains, NJ to New York City, NY is about 25.7 miles (41.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 20.5 miles (33 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 25m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 42m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The most populous city in New Jersey and the center of the Newark metropolitan area.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Patchy Fog
Partly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Scotch Plains and New York City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Scotch Plains and New York City.
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Start on Westfield Avenue
23 m · 6 sec · Westfield Avenue
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Turn right onto Westfield Road
2528 ft · 2 min · Westfield Road
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At the end of the road, turn right
1.3 km · 1 min
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Continue straight
5.4 mi · 9 min
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Continue straight
1.4 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight left toward GSP Toll North: Paterson
1513 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway
1.4 km · 1 min · Garden State Parkway
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Take the exit slight right
553 ft · 14 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 78 East: Newark Airport, Newark
1435 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left onto Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
2.5 mi · 3 min · Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
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Take the exit slight left toward I 78 East: Holland Tunnel, New York City
2150 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left onto Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
1.1 km · 56 sec · Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward NJTP, I 95, US 1-9, NJ 21, US 22: Port Newark
1328 ft · 21 sec
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Merge slight right onto Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
1 mi · 1 min · Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension
5.9 mi · 9 min · New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension
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Continue on New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension
2.3 mi · 3 min · New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension
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Continue on 12th Street
1412 ft · 54 sec · 12th Street
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Keep slight left to continue on Holland Tunnel
2 mi · 5 min · Holland Tunnel
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Take the exit slight right toward Brooklyn
93 m · 10 sec
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Continue on Beach Street
37 m · 7 sec · Beach Street
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Turn slight right onto Walker Street
1270 ft · 1 min · Walker Street
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Turn right onto Broadway
1856 ft · 2 min · Broadway
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Broadway
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Scotch Plains and New York City.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension
Keep slight left to continue on New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension
5.9 mi · 00h 09m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Patchy Fog leaving Scotch Plains and Partly Cloudy near New York City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Scotch Plains to New York City?
The road trip is about 25.7 miles (41.3 km) and usually takes 00h 42m 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?
Newark is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.8 miles from Scotch Plains and 12.9 miles from New York City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 20.5 miles (33 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.2 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:04 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.03 one way or $8.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog around Scotch Plains and Partly Cloudy near New York City.
Stop Ideas Near Newark
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Newark.
Pennsylvania Station
Newark Liberty International Airport
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Metropark station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Scotch Plains and New York City. Straight-line distance: 20.52 mi (33.03 km).
#1 Scotch Plains
Township in Union County, New Jersey, United States
| Population | 24,138 |
| Coordinates | 40.6553800, -74.3898700 |
| Altitude | 50 |
| Country | United States |
#2 New York City
The most populous city in the United States and the center of the New York metropolitan area.
| Population | 8,398,748 |
| Coordinates | 40.7142700, -74.0059700 |
| Altitude | 10 |
| Country | United States |
End: New York City (-74.00597, 40.71427)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 41 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 19m |
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 | $4.43 | $4.03 | $8.05 |
| Mid-grade | $4.98 | $4.53 | $9.06 |
| Premium | $5.27 | $4.79 | $9.58 |
| Diesel | $6.22 | $5.66 | $11.32 |
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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