How far is Westville, NJ from Newark, NJ?

The driving distance from Westville, NJ to Newark, NJ is about 85.8 miles (138.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 78.4 miles (126.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 09m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
85.83 mi
01h 34m
Flight
78.42 mi
126.2 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
78.42 mi
Kilometers
126.2 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
85.83 mi
Kilometers
138.13 km
Drive Time
01h 34m

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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 01h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Newark
Thu, Apr 23, 2:24 AM EDT
Return by in Westville
Thu, Apr 23, 3:59 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Westville
2026-04-23T00:49
Arrive Newark
Thu, Apr 23, 2:24 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:35 AM to 11:35 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:20 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Westville
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
Hightstown
NJ

Borough in Mercer County, New Jersey

From Westville
43.1 mi
00h 47m
To Newark
42.7 mi
00h 47m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW
Destination
71°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Westville and Newark.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Westville and Newark.

  1. 1

    Start on Park Avenue

    14 m · 7 sec · Park Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Gateway Boulevard

    1432 ft · 25 sec · Gateway Boulevard

  3. 3

    Continue on Station Avenue

    1021 ft · 15 sec · Station Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on Gateway Boulevard

    1282 ft · 18 sec · Gateway Boulevard

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Crescent Boulevard

    13 m · 1 sec · Crescent Boulevard

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout onto Crescent Boulevard

    31 m · 1 sec · Crescent Boulevard

  7. 7

    Turn slight right onto Brooklawn Circle

    74 m · 10 sec · Brooklawn Circle

  8. 8

    Turn slight right onto Crescent Boulevard

    36 m · 3 sec · Crescent Boulevard

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Crescent Boulevard

    97 m · 4 sec · Crescent Boulevard

  10. 10

    Exit the roundabout onto Crescent Boulevard

    1436 ft · 19 sec · Crescent Boulevard

  11. 11

    Turn slight right onto Kings Highway

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Kings Highway

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Black Horse Pike

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Black Horse Pike

  13. 13

    Take the ramp straight toward NJTP Toll

    2260 ft · 55 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on NJTP North: New York

    2915 ft · 1 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike

    23.1 mi · 27 min · New Jersey Turnpike

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on New Jersey Turnpike

    51.9 mi · 1 hr 1 min · New Jersey Turnpike

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward Newark Airport, Elizabeth Seaport

    1 km · 1 min

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    1.2 km · 1 min

  19. 19

    Keep slight left

    2085 ft · 44 sec

  20. 20

    Continue straight

    1.7 mi · 3 min

  21. 21

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

    1.9 mi · 4 min

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Chestnut Street

    70 m · 8 sec · Chestnut Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Mulberry Street

    3217 ft · 2 min · Mulberry Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Market Street

    905 ft · 30 sec · Market Street

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Market Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Westville 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
25 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
29.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New Jersey Turnpike
75 mi · 87%
Newark Airport
3.41 mi · 4%
NJ 21
1.9 mi · 2%
Kings Highway
1.7 mi · 2%
Black Horse Pike
1.33 mi · 2%
Mulberry Street
0.61 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
01h 34m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.4 mi
78.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hightstown
00h 47m from Westville
Leave By
3:20 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Westville and Sunny near Newark.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Westville to Newark?

The road trip is about 85.8 miles (138.1 km) and usually takes 01h 34m 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?

Hightstown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 43.1 miles from Westville and 42.7 miles from Newark.

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

The direct path is about 78.4 miles (126.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.4 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 3:20 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.38 one way or $24.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Westville and Sunny near Newark.

Stop Ideas Near Hightstown

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Hightstown and the surrounding midpoint area.
Old City Hall
Scenic stop 10.3 mi away

Old City Hall

Bordentown , NJ
11 Crosswicks St, Bordentown, NJ 08505
Rating 4.6/5 13 reviews Historical landmark
Trenton City Hall
Meeting point 11.1 mi away

Trenton City Hall

Trenton , NJ
319 E State St, Trenton, NJ 08608
Rating 3.8/5 67 reviews City Hall
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 11.1 mi away

Trenton Health & Human Services

Trenton , NJ
319 E State St #3rd, Trenton, NJ 08608
Public health department

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Hightstown.

RAIL

Princeton Junction station

10 mi away
2 Wallace Road
RAIL

Trenton Transit Center

20 mi away
72 South Clinton Avenue
RAIL

New Brunswick station

26 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Metropark station

37 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Westville and Newark. Straight-line distance: 78.42 mi (126.2 km).

Westville

#1 Westville

Borough of New Jersey

Population4,154
Coordinates39.8678900, -75.1315600
Altitude4
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: Park Avenue (-75.131495, 39.867974)
End: Market Street (-74.17237, 40.73566)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 138 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.03 gal
11.46 L · about $12.38
Round trip
$24.76
6.06 gal · 22.92 L
Estimated CO2
26.9 kg one way
Round trip: 53.9 kg / 119 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $12.38 $24.76
Mid-grade $4.60 $13.93 $27.87
Premium $4.95 $15.01 $30.02
Diesel $5.98 $18.12 $36.24

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Westville and Newark. The current time is 00:49:37.

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.