How far is Bloomingdale, NJ from Newark, NJ?

The driving distance from Bloomingdale, NJ to Newark, NJ is about 39 miles (62.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 29.8 miles (48 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 46m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
38.99 mi
00h 53m
Flight
29.85 mi
48.04 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
29.85 mi
Kilometers
48.04 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
38.99 mi
Kilometers
62.75 km
Drive Time
00h 53m

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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 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Newark
Sun, Nov 8, 5:37 PM EST
Return by in Bloomingdale
Sun, Nov 8, 6:31 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bloomingdale
2026-11-08T16:44
Arrive Newark
Sun, Nov 8, 5:37 PM EST
Route Timing
00h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:53 AM to 10:53 AM EST

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

Leave by
4:44 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bloomingdale
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
Watchung
NJ

Borough in Somerset County, New Jersey, United States

From Bloomingdale
19.4 mi
00h 26m
To Newark
19.6 mi
00h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
43°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 2:00 AM EST
Wind
5 to 10 mph W
Destination
63°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 6:00 AM EST
Wind
12 to 16 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    36 m · 30 sec

  2. 2

    Turn uturn

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  3. 3

    Turn left

    5.1 mi · 8 min

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Somerville Circle

    64 m · 3 sec

  5. 5

    Exit the rotary onto US 202 North, US 206 North: Netcong, New York

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight left toward I 287 North: Netcong, Morristown

    1981 ft · 48 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    2.5 mi · 3 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 78 East: New York City

    1 km · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

    2852 ft · 37 sec · Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

    16.6 mi · 19 min · Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

    5.8 mi · 7 min · Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Hillside, Irvington

    748 ft · 18 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Irvington

    911 ft · 22 sec

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto Fabyan Place

    663 ft · 21 sec · Fabyan Place

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Chancellor Avenue

    1422 ft · 33 sec · Chancellor Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Coit Street

    1078 ft · 24 sec · Coit Street

  17. 17

    Turn slight left onto Grove Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · Grove Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Springfield Avenue

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Springfield Avenue

  19. 19

    Continue on Market Street

    1253 ft · 42 sec · Market Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Market Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bloomingdale 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
20 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
51.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
23 mi · 59%
I 287 North
2.87 mi · 7%
Springfield Avenue
2.39 mi · 6%
US 202 North
1.6 mi · 4%
Grove Street
0.91 mi · 2%
I 78 East
0.65 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

Keep slight right to continue on Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

16.6 mi · 00h 19m

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
00h 53m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.2 mi
29.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Watchung
00h 26m from Bloomingdale
Leave By
4:44 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Cloudy leaving Bloomingdale and Sunny near Newark.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 39 miles (62.7 km) and usually takes 00h 53m 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?

Watchung is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.4 miles from Bloomingdale and 19.6 miles from Newark.

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

The direct path is about 29.8 miles (48 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.2 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 4:44 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.61 one way or $11.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Bloomingdale and Sunny near Newark.

Stop Ideas Near Watchung

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

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

RAIL

Metropark station

13 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

New Brunswick station

16 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

23 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

26 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bloomingdale and Newark. Straight-line distance: 29.85 mi (48.04 km).

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#1 Bloomingdale

Bloomingdale is a place in New Jersey, United States.

Population0
Coordinates40.4976000, -74.6473800
Altitude24
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: US 206 (-74.646997, 40.497509)
End: Market Street (-74.17237, 40.73566)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 63 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.38 gal
5.21 L · about $5.61
Round trip
$11.21
2.76 gal · 10.42 L
Estimated CO2
12.3 kg one way
Round trip: 24.5 kg / 54 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.06 $5.61 $11.21
Mid-grade $4.69 $6.48 $12.95
Premium $5.01 $6.91 $13.82
Diesel $6.30 $8.70 $17.39

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 08, 2026

There is no time difference between Bloomingdale and Newark. The current time is 16:44:16.

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.