How far is Belleville, NJ from Newark, NJ?

The driving distance from Belleville, NJ to Newark, NJ is about 5.3 miles (8.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 4.2 miles (6.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 30m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
5.31 mi
00h 15m
Flight
4.18 mi
6.72 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
4.18 mi
Kilometers
6.72 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
5.31 mi
Kilometers
8.55 km
Drive Time
00h 15m

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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 00h 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Newark
Wed, Apr 22, 11:20 PM EDT
Return by in Belleville
Wed, Apr 22, 11:36 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Belleville
2026-04-22T23:05
Arrive Newark
Wed, Apr 22, 11:20 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:15 AM to 7:15 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
8:00 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Belleville
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Kearny
NJ

Town in New Jersey

From Belleville
2.5 mi
00h 07m
To Newark
2.7 mi
00h 07m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph SE
Destination
63°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Washington Avenue

    7 m · 4 sec · Washington Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Joralemon Street

    1344 ft · 43 sec · Joralemon Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Main Street

    668 ft · 14 sec · Main Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right toward NJ 21 South: Newark

    776 ft · 19 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    3.3 mi · 4 min

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Clay Street

    636 ft · 20 sec · Clay Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Broad Street

    790 ft · 15 sec · Broad Street

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on University Avenue

    1.3 km · 2 min · University Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Market Street

    1224 ft · 41 sec · Market Street

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Market Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Belleville and Newark.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
10 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
188.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
NJ 21 South
3.41 mi · 64%
University Avenue
0.83 mi · 16%
Joralemon Street
0.25 mi · 5%
Market Street
0.23 mi · 4%
Broad Street
0.15 mi · 3%
Main Street
0.13 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

NJ 21 South

Merge slight left

3.26 mi · 00h 04m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 15m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.1 mi
4.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kearny
00h 07m from Belleville
Leave By
8:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny leaving Belleville 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 Belleville to Newark?

The road trip is about 5.3 miles (8.5 km) and usually takes 00h 15m 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?

Kearny is a useful midpoint, sitting about 2.5 miles from Belleville and 2.7 miles from Newark.

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

The direct path is about 4.2 miles (6.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.1 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 8:00 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.78 one way or $1.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny around Belleville and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Newark.

Stop Ideas Near Kearny

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 Kearny and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Parking Lot
Scenic stop 7 mi away

City Hall Parking Lot

Jersey City , NJ
280 Grove St, Jersey City, NJ 07302
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews Parking lot
#Artlook New York City Hall Wedding Photographer
Practical stop 9 mi away

#Artlook New York City Hall Wedding Photographer

New York , NY
141 Worth St, New York, NY 10013
Rating 5.0/5 13 reviews Photographer,Photography service,Photography studio,Wedding photographer
City Hall Personnel Office
Meeting point 2.5 mi away

City Hall Personnel Office

Newark , NJ
920 Broad St, Newark, NJ 07102
Rating 5.0/5 5 reviews City government office
Diamond City Hall Photography
Nearby stop 9.1 mi away

Diamond City Hall Photography

New York , NY
141 Worth St, New York, NY 10013
Rating 5.0/5 53 reviews Wedding photographer

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

4 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

8 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

13 mi away
8th Ave 31st Street / 8th Ave 33rd Street
RAIL

Metropark station

27 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Belleville and Newark. Straight-line distance: 4.18 mi (6.72 km).

Belleville

#1 Belleville

Township in New Jersey

Population36,446
Coordinates40.7937100, -74.1501400
Altitude16
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: Washington Avenue (-74.150091, 40.793697)
End: Market Street (-74.17237, 40.73566)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 9 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 03m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.19 gal
0.71 L · about $0.78
Round trip
$1.55
0.38 gal · 1.42 L
Estimated CO2
1.7 kg one way
Round trip: 3.4 kg / 7 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $0.78 $1.55
Mid-grade $4.60 $0.87 $1.75
Premium $4.95 $0.94 $1.88
Diesel $5.98 $1.14 $2.27

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 Belleville and Newark. The current time is 23:05:36.

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.