How far is Scotch Plains, NJ from Newark, NJ?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Scotch Plains and Newark is 12.67 miles (20.39 km).
Flight distance from Scotch Plains, NJ to Newark, NJ is 12.67 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 01 minutes.
Driving distance
The driving distance from Scotch Plains, New Jersey to Newark, New Jersey is: 15.5 miles (24.95 km) by car.
Driving from Scotch Plains to Newark will take approximately 00 hours 27 minutes.
#1 Scotch Plains
Township in Union County, New Jersey, United States
| Population | 24138 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 40°39'19"N 74°23'24"W |
| Latitude | 40.6553800 |
| Longitude | -74.3898700 |
| Altitude | 50 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Newark
The most populous city in New Jersey and the center of the Newark metropolitan area. It is located on the east bank of the Passaic River. Newark is known for its history as a manufacturing center, its many parks and green spaces, and its many attractions, such as the Newark Museum and the Prudential Center.
| Population | 282520 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 40°44'8"N 74°10'21"W |
| Latitude | 40.7356600 |
| Longitude | -74.1723700 |
| Altitude | 9 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Newark: Market Street (-74.17237,40.73566)
Estimated Travel Time Between Scotch Plains and Newark
The distance between Scotch Plains and Newark is 25 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 00 hours 16 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.
There is no time difference between Scotch Plains and Newark. The current time is 05:19:21.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00 hours 30 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00 hours 23 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00 hours 18 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00 hours 15 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00 hours 13 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 00 hours 12 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 00 hours 11 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 2.07 liters (0.55 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Scotch Plains and Newark.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Scotch Plains to Newark is $1.87 (diesel $2.46).
New Jersey gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.42 | $4.04 | $4.31 | $4.49 |
| Total | $1.87 | $2.21 | $2.36 | $2.46 |
Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.
The average gas price (in New Jersey ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.423 (Diesel $4.492) /gallon. Last changed prices on April 25, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Scotch Plains and Newark (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
Distance to Other Cities
Driving distance from Camden, NJ to Scotch Plains 84.69 miles (136 km)
Driving distance from South Vineland, NJ to Scotch Plains 113.78 miles (183 km)
Driving distance from Elizabethport, NJ to Scotch Plains 17.8 miles (29 km)
