How far is Sea Isle City, NJ from Newark, NJ?

The driving distance from Sea Isle City, NJ to Newark, NJ is about 131.7 miles (212 km), with a travel time of about 02h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 112.7 miles (181.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 29m 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
131.71 mi
02h 14m
Flight
112.74 mi
181.44 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
112.74 mi
Kilometers
181.44 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
131.71 mi
Kilometers
211.96 km
Drive Time
02h 14m

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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 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Newark
Sun, Apr 19, 8:00 AM EDT
Return by in Sea Isle City
Sun, Apr 19, 10:15 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sea Isle City
2026-04-19T05:45
Arrive Newark
Sun, Apr 19, 8:00 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:15 AM to 12:15 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:00 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Sea Isle City
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
South Toms River
NJ

Borough in Ocean County, New Jersey, United States

From Sea Isle City
65.7 mi
01h 07m
To Newark
65.9 mi
01h 07m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W
Destination
65°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 13 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Sea Isle City and Newark.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Sea Isle City and Newark.

  1. 1

    Start on 44th Street

    661 ft · 31 sec · 44th Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Central Avenue

    879 ft · 39 sec · Central Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto John F. Kennedy Boulevard

    1212 ft · 28 sec · John F. Kennedy Boulevard

  4. 4

    Continue on Sea Isle Boulevard

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Sea Isle Boulevard

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward GSP Toll North

    149 m · 12 sec

  6. 6

    Continue on GSP NB Entrance 17

    786 ft · 19 sec · GSP NB Entrance 17

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Garden State Parkway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight left

    2408 ft · 32 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight right onto Garden State Parkway

    33.8 mi · 39 min · Garden State Parkway

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Garden State Parkway

    50.2 mi · 59 min · Garden State Parkway

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    2399 ft · 31 sec

  12. 12

    Continue on Garden State Parkway

    25.1 mi · 31 min · Garden State Parkway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95, NJTP: New York City, Trenton

    2199 ft · 48 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right

    655 ft · 16 sec

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    2500 ft · 1 min

  16. 16

    Continue on I 95 North, NJTP North: New York City

    673 ft · 16 sec

  17. 17

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

    2694 ft · 1 min

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike

    9.5 mi · 12 min · New Jersey Turnpike

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward Newark Airport, Elizabeth Seaport

    1 km · 1 min

  20. 20

    Merge slight left

    1.2 km · 1 min

  21. 21

    Keep slight left

    2085 ft · 44 sec

  22. 22

    Continue straight

    1.7 mi · 3 min

  23. 23

    Keep slight left to continue on NJ 21, US 22: Newark, Downtown

    1.9 mi · 4 min

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Chestnut Street

    70 m · 8 sec · Chestnut Street

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Mulberry Street

    3217 ft · 2 min · Mulberry Street

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Market Street

    905 ft · 30 sec · Market Street

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Market Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Sea Isle City 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
27 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Garden State Parkway
111 mi · 85%
New Jersey Turnpike
9.52 mi · 7%
Newark Airport
3.41 mi · 3%
Sea Isle Boulevard
1.91 mi · 1%
NJ 21
1.9 mi · 1%
I 95
1.01 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Garden State Parkway

Keep slight left to continue on Garden State Parkway

50.2 mi · 00h 59m

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
02h 14m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19 mi
112.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
South Toms River
01h 07m from Sea Isle City
Leave By
2:00 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Sea Isle City and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Newark.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Sea Isle City to Newark?

The road trip is about 131.7 miles (212 km) and usually takes 02h 14m 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?

South Toms River is a useful midpoint, sitting about 65.7 miles from Sea Isle City and 65.9 miles from Newark.

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

The direct path is about 112.7 miles (181.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 19 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 2:00 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.00 one way or $38.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Sea Isle City and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Newark.

Stop Ideas Near South Toms River

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around South Toms River, 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 South Toms River.

RAIL

Princeton Junction station

55 mi away
2 Wallace Road
RAIL

Trenton Transit Center

56 mi away
72 South Clinton Avenue
OTHER

Egg Harbor City, New Jersey

60 mi away
South Philadelphia Ave & Atlantic Ave
OTHER

Hammonton, New Jersey

61 mi away
Egg Harbor Rd & Line St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sea Isle City and Newark. Straight-line distance: 112.74 mi (181.44 km).

Sea Isle City

#1 Sea Isle City

City in Cape May County, New Jersey, United States

Population2,029
Coordinates39.1534500, -74.6929400
Altitude2
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: Landis Avenue (-74.692928, 39.153433)
End: Market Street (-74.17237, 40.73566)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 212 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.65 gal
17.59 L · about $19.00
Round trip
$38.00
9.3 gal · 35.18 L
Estimated CO2
41.3 kg one way
Round trip: 82.6 kg / 182 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $19.00 $38.00
Mid-grade $4.60 $21.39 $42.77
Premium $4.95 $23.04 $46.07
Diesel $5.98 $27.81 $55.61

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 · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Sea Isle City and Newark. The current time is 05:45:59.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.