How far is Yardville, NJ from Newark, NJ?

The driving distance from Yardville, NJ to Newark, NJ is about 52.3 miles (84.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 46.2 miles (74.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 01m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
52.26 mi
01h 00m
Flight
46.22 mi
74.39 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
46.22 mi
Kilometers
74.39 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
52.26 mi
Kilometers
84.1 km
Drive Time
01h 00m

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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 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Newark
Fri, Nov 6, 8:28 AM EST
Return by in Yardville
Fri, Nov 6, 9:29 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Yardville
2026-11-06T07:27
Arrive Newark
Fri, Nov 6, 8:28 AM EST
Route Timing
01h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:01 AM to 11:01 AM EST

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

Leave by
4:28 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Yardville
9:30 PM EST
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
Milltown
NJ

Borough in Middlesex County, New Jersey

From Yardville
25.4 mi
00h 30m
To Newark
26.8 mi
00h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Friday

Light Rain

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 6:00 AM EST
Wind
0 to 5 mph S
Destination
67°F
Friday

Rain

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 6:00 AM EST
Wind
3 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Woodside Avenue

    101 m · 20 sec · Woodside Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left

    1344 ft · 38 sec

  3. 3

    Turn sharp left onto Yardville-Allentown Road

    716 ft · 13 sec · Yardville-Allentown Road

  4. 4

    Turn left

    72 m · 11 sec

  5. 5

    Turn slight left onto Van Kannel Avenue

    126 m · 9 sec · Van Kannel Avenue

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Robbinsville Road

    8 mi · 11 min · Robbinsville Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Mercer Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Mercer Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto West Ward Street

    157 m · 16 sec · West Ward Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    1243 ft · 35 sec · South Main Street

  10. 10

    Turn slight right

    29 m · 4 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Franklin Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Franklin Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto New Jersey Turnpike

    33.4 mi · 39 min · New Jersey Turnpike

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Newark Airport, Elizabeth Seaport

    1 km · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    1.2 km · 1 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight left

    2085 ft · 44 sec

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    1.7 mi · 3 min

  17. 17

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

    1.9 mi · 4 min

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Chestnut Street

    70 m · 8 sec · Chestnut Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Mulberry Street

    3217 ft · 2 min · Mulberry Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Market Street

    905 ft · 30 sec · Market Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Market Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Yardville 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
21 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
2 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
40.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New Jersey Turnpike
33.4 mi · 64%
Robbinsville Road
7.99 mi · 15%
Newark Airport
3.41 mi · 7%
NJ 21
1.9 mi · 4%
Mercer Street
1.65 mi · 3%
Franklin Street
0.75 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

New Jersey Turnpike

Turn left onto New Jersey Turnpike

33.4 mi · 00h 39m

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 00m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.1 mi
46.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Milltown
00h 30m from Yardville
Leave By
4:28 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Light Rain leaving Yardville and Rain near Newark.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 52.3 miles (84.1 km) and usually takes 01h 00m 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?

Milltown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.4 miles from Yardville and 26.8 miles from Newark.

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

The direct path is about 46.2 miles (74.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:28 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.56 one way or $15.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Light Rain around Yardville and Rain near Newark.

Stop Ideas Near Milltown

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Milltown, 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 Milltown.

RAIL

New Brunswick station

4 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Metropark station

16 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

Princeton Junction station

22 mi away
2 Wallace Road
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

35 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Yardville and Newark. Straight-line distance: 46.22 mi (74.39 km).

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#1 Yardville

Yardville is a place in New Jersey, United States.

Population0
Coordinates40.1812200, -74.6643200
Altitude18
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: Woodside Avenue (-74.664516, 40.180727)
End: Market Street (-74.17237, 40.73566)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 84 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.84 gal
6.98 L · about $7.56
Round trip
$15.12
3.68 gal · 13.96 L
Estimated CO2
16.4 kg one way
Round trip: 32.7 kg / 72 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.11 $7.56 $15.12
Mid-grade $4.74 $8.71 $17.42
Premium $5.05 $9.28 $18.57
Diesel $6.35 $11.69 $23.37

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 · Nov 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Yardville and Newark. The current time is 07:27:44.

Distance to Other Cities

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