How far is Society Hill, NJ from Newark, NJ?
The driving distance from Society Hill, NJ to Newark, NJ is about 29.5 miles (47.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 20.4 miles (32.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 23m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township in southern Union County, New Jersey, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Rain Showers
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Society Hill and Newark.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Society Hill and Newark.
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Start on Colson Court
56 m · 10 sec · Colson Court
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Turn right onto Morris Avenue
3005 ft · 1 min · Morris Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South Randolphville Road
747 ft · 23 sec · South Randolphville Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Metlars Lane
1.1 km · 1 min · Metlars Lane
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Continue on Metlars Lane
1.1 km · 1 min · Metlars Lane
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Stelton Road
885 ft · 21 sec · Stelton Road
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Turn slight left onto New Durham Road
3.1 mi · 6 min · New Durham Road
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Continue on Middlesex Avenue
1.7 mi · 4 min · Middlesex Avenue
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Continue on Lincoln Highway
1.5 mi · 3 min · Lincoln Highway
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Take the ramp left toward GSP Toll North
142 m · 11 sec
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Continue straight
1306 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway
11.7 mi · 16 min · Garden State Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward Irvington
816 ft · 24 sec
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Turn left onto Cleremont Avenue
671 ft · 17 sec · Cleremont Avenue
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Continue on Ball Street
2273 ft · 49 sec · Ball Street
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Continue on Washington Avenue
137 m · 13 sec · Washington Avenue
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Turn right onto Springfield Avenue
2.7 mi · 5 min · Springfield Avenue
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Continue on Market Street
1253 ft · 42 sec · Market Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Market Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Society Hill and Newark.
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.
Garden State Parkway
Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway
11.7 mi · 00h 16m
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Society Hill and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Newark.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Society Hill to Newark?
The road trip is about 29.5 miles (47.5 km) and usually takes 00h 41m 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?
Clark is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.1 miles from Society Hill and 17.4 miles from Newark.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 20.4 miles (32.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.1 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 7:06 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.25 one way or $8.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Society Hill and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Newark.
Stop Ideas Near Clark
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
West Orange Town Hall
City of Elizabeth
Bloomfield Municipal Building
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Clark.
Metropark station
Newark Liberty International Airport
Pennsylvania Station
New Brunswick station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Society Hill and Newark. Straight-line distance: 20.46 mi (32.92 km).
#1 Society Hill
Town in Darlington County, South Carolina, United States
| Population | 3,829 |
| Coordinates | 40.5339900, -74.4579300 |
| Altitude | 29 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Newark
The most populous city in New Jersey and the center of the Newark metropolitan area.
| Population | 282,520 |
| Coordinates | 40.7356600, -74.1723700 |
| Altitude | 9 |
| Country | United States |
End: Market Street (-74.17237, 40.73566)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 48 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 22m |
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 | $4.09 | $4.25 | $8.50 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $4.78 | $9.57 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $5.15 | $10.30 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $6.22 | $12.44 |
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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