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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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The most populous city in Essex County, New Jersey.
Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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Start on Ridge Avenue
1660 ft · 1 min · Ridge Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Hoover Avenue
57 m · 6 sec · Hoover Avenue
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Turn right onto Summit Avenue
573 ft · 16 sec · Summit Avenue
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Take the ramp straight toward GSP Toll South
1109 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway
3.6 mi · 5 min · Garden State Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 280, CR 508: The Oranges, Newark
1207 ft · 29 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on CR 508: Central Avenue
765 ft · 19 sec
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Turn straight onto South Oraton Parkway
564 ft · 16 sec · South Oraton Parkway
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Turn left onto Central Avenue
1.2 mi · 2 min · Central Avenue
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Turn right onto 1st Street
667 ft · 17 sec · 1st Street
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Turn left onto West Market Street
819 ft · 22 sec · West Market Street
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Turn slight left onto Warren Street
1854 ft · 44 sec · Warren Street
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Turn right onto Raymond Boulevard
2233 ft · 49 sec · Raymond Boulevard
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Turn right onto University Avenue
776 ft · 21 sec · University Avenue
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Turn left onto Market Street
1224 ft · 39 sec · Market Street
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to East Orange.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bloomfield and Newark. Straight-line distance: 4.96 mi (7.98 km).
#1 Bloomfield
Township in Essex County, New Jersey, United States
| Population | 49,810 |
| Coordinates | 40.8067700, -74.1854200 |
| Altitude | 45 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Newark
The most populous city in New Jersey and the center of the Newark metropolitan area.
| Population | 282,520 |
| Coordinates | 40.7356600, -74.1723700 |
| Altitude | 9 |
| Country | United States |
End: Market Street (-74.17237, 40.73566)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 13 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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