How far is Victory Lakes, NJ from Newark, NJ?
The driving distance from Victory Lakes, NJ to Newark, NJ is about 97.3 miles (156.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 56m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 86.9 miles (139.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 52m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 56m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Borough of New Jersey
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain Showers
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Victory Lakes and Newark.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Victory Lakes and Newark.
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Start on 12th Avenue
128 m · 22 sec · 12th Avenue
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Turn right onto Lakeside Drive
1.3 km · 3 min · Lakeside Drive
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Whitehall Road
1.1 mi · 3 min · Whitehall Road
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Turn left onto South Black Horse Pike
1.3 mi · 2 min · South Black Horse Pike
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Take the exit slight right
547 ft · 15 sec
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Turn right onto Malaga Road
3 mi · 5 min · Malaga Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Cedar Brook Road
2.4 mi · 4 min · Cedar Brook Road
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Turn right onto Myers Avenue
57 m · 11 sec · Myers Avenue
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Turn left onto New Cedarbrook Road
574 ft · 7 sec · New Cedarbrook Road
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Continue on North State Highway
3.3 mi · 4 min · North State Highway
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Continue on Fredrick Street
3.5 mi · 4 min · Fredrick Street
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Continue straight
8.9 mi · 13 min
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Continue straight
60 m · 3 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward NJTP
1422 ft · 38 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on NJTP North: New York
2795 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike
14.6 mi · 17 min · New Jersey Turnpike
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Keep slight right to continue on New Jersey Turnpike
51.9 mi · 1 hr 1 min · New Jersey Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward Newark Airport, Elizabeth Seaport
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
1.2 km · 1 min
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Keep slight left
2085 ft · 44 sec
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Continue straight
1.7 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight left to continue on NJ 21, US 22: Newark, Downtown
1.9 mi · 4 min
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Turn left onto Chestnut Street
70 m · 8 sec · Chestnut Street
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Turn right onto Mulberry Street
3217 ft · 2 min · Mulberry Street
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Turn left onto Market Street
905 ft · 30 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 Victory Lakes and Newark.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
New Jersey Turnpike
Keep slight right to continue on New Jersey Turnpike
51.9 mi · 01h 01m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Victory Lakes 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 Victory Lakes to Newark?
The road trip is about 97.3 miles (156.6 km) and usually takes 01h 56m 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?
Allentown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 49 miles from Victory Lakes and 48.2 miles from Newark.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 86.9 miles (139.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.4 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 2:38 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.01 one way or $28.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Victory Lakes and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Newark.
Stop Ideas Near Allentown
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Old City Hall
Trenton City Hall
Fieldsboro Town Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Allentown.
Trenton Transit Center
Princeton Junction station
Cornwells Heights
New Brunswick station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Victory Lakes and Newark. Straight-line distance: 86.94 mi (139.91 km).
#1 Victory Lakes
Census designated place
| Population | 2,111 |
| Coordinates | 39.6331700, -74.9660000 |
| Altitude | 36 |
| 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: 157 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 14m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 56m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 37m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 12m |
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 | $14.01 | $28.03 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $15.77 | $31.55 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $16.99 | $33.98 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $20.51 | $41.02 |
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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