How far is South Plainfield, NJ from Newark, NJ?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between South Plainfield and Newark is 16.55 miles (26.64 km).

Flight distance from South Plainfield, NJ to Newark, NJ is 16.55 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 02 minutes.

Driving distance

The driving distance from South Plainfield, New Jersey to Newark, New Jersey is: 21.3 miles (34.27 km) by car.

Driving from South Plainfield to Newark will take approximately 00 hours 37 minutes.

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#1 South Plainfield

Borough in Middlesex County, New Jersey

Population 23965
GPS Coordinates 40°34'45"N 74°24'42"W
Latitude 40.5792700
Longitude -74.4115400
Altitude 18
Country United States
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#2 Newark

The most populous city in New Jersey and the center of the Newark metropolitan area. It is located on the east bank of the Passaic River. Newark is known for its history as a manufacturing center, its many parks and green spaces, and its many attractions, such as the Newark Museum and the Prudential Center.

Population 282520
GPS Coordinates 40°44'8"N 74°10'21"W
Latitude 40.7356600
Longitude -74.1723700
Altitude 9
Country United States

Estimated Travel Time Between South Plainfield and Newark

The distance between South Plainfield and Newark is 34 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 00 hours 22 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.

There is no time difference between South Plainfield and Newark. The current time is 02:41:40.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 00 hours 42 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 00 hours 31 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 00 hours 25 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 00 hours 21 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 00 hours 18 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 00 hours 17 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 00 hours 15 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 2.84 liters (0.75 gallon) of gas to cover the route between South Plainfield and Newark.
The estimated cost of gas to go from South Plainfield to Newark is $2.57 (diesel $3.38).

New Jersey gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.42 $4.04 $4.31 $4.49
Total $2.57 $3.04 $3.24 $3.38

Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.

The average gas price (in New Jersey ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.423 (Diesel $4.492) /gallon. Last changed prices on November 25, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between South Plainfield and Newark (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.

Distance to Other Cities

Driving distance from Camden, NJ to South Plainfield 76.91 miles (124 km)

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Driving distance from Vineland, NJ to South Plainfield 103.56 miles (167 km)

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Driving distance from Bayonne, NJ to South Plainfield 28.02 miles (45 km)

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Driving distance from Brick, NJ to South Plainfield 47.66 miles (77 km)

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