How far is Bloomfield, NJ from Newark, NJ?

The driving distance from Bloomfield, NJ to Newark, NJ is about 7.8 miles (12.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 5 miles (8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 32m 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
7.84 mi
00h 16m
Flight
4.96 mi
7.98 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
4.96 mi
Kilometers
7.98 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
7.84 mi
Kilometers
12.61 km
Drive Time
00h 16m

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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 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Newark
Thu, Apr 23, 12:55 AM EDT
Return by in Bloomfield
Thu, Apr 23, 1:11 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bloomfield
2026-04-23T00:39
Arrive Newark
Thu, Apr 23, 12:55 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:16 AM to 7:16 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:58 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Bloomfield
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
East Orange
NJ

The most populous city in Essex County, New Jersey.

From Bloomfield
3.7 mi
00h 08m
To Newark
4.1 mi
00h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 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 Bloomfield and Newark.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Ridge Avenue

    1660 ft · 1 min · Ridge Avenue

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Hoover Avenue

    57 m · 6 sec · Hoover Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Summit Avenue

    573 ft · 16 sec · Summit Avenue

  4. 4

    Take the ramp straight toward GSP Toll South

    1109 ft · 27 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

    3.6 mi · 5 min · Garden State Parkway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 280, CR 508: The Oranges, Newark

    1207 ft · 29 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on CR 508: Central Avenue

    765 ft · 19 sec

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto South Oraton Parkway

    564 ft · 16 sec · South Oraton Parkway

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Central Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Central Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn right onto 1st Street

    667 ft · 17 sec · 1st Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto West Market Street

    819 ft · 22 sec · West Market Street

  12. 12

    Turn slight left onto Warren Street

    1854 ft · 44 sec · Warren Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Raymond Boulevard

    2233 ft · 49 sec · Raymond Boulevard

  14. 14

    Turn right onto University Avenue

    776 ft · 21 sec · University Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Market Street

    1224 ft · 39 sec · Market Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Market Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bloomfield 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
16 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
205.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Garden State Parkway
3.6 mi · 46%
Central Avenue
1.25 mi · 16%
Raymond Boulevard
0.42 mi · 5%
Warren Street
0.35 mi · 4%
Ridge Avenue
0.31 mi · 4%
Market Street
0.23 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Garden State Parkway

Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

3.6 mi · 00h 05m

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 16m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.8 mi
5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
East Orange
00h 08m from Bloomfield
Leave By
7:58 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Bloomfield and Sunny near Newark.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 7.8 miles (12.6 km) and usually takes 00h 16m 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?

East Orange is a useful midpoint, sitting about 3.7 miles from Bloomfield and 4.1 miles from Newark.

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

The direct path is about 5 miles (8 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.8 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 7:58 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.14 one way or $2.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near East Orange

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 East Orange and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Parking Lot
Scenic stop 9.1 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 11.2 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 2.9 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 11.2 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 East Orange.

RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

5 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

7 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

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

Metropark station

24 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bloomfield and Newark. Straight-line distance: 4.96 mi (7.98 km).

Bloomfield

#1 Bloomfield

Township in Essex County, New Jersey, United States

Population49,810
Coordinates40.8067700, -74.1854200
Altitude45
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: Ridge Avenue (-74.185378, 40.806747)
End: Market Street (-74.17237, 40.73566)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 13 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.28 gal
1.05 L · about $1.14
Round trip
$2.29
0.56 gal · 2.1 L
Estimated CO2
2.5 kg one way
Round trip: 5 kg / 11 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $1.14 $2.29
Mid-grade $4.60 $1.29 $2.58
Premium $4.95 $1.39 $2.77
Diesel $5.98 $1.67 $3.35

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 Bloomfield and Newark. The current time is 00:39:12.

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.