How far is Clearbrook Park, NJ from Newark, NJ?

The driving distance from Clearbrook Park, NJ to Newark, NJ is about 38.3 miles (61.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 33.2 miles (53.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 40m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
38.26 mi
00h 50m
Flight
33.19 mi
53.41 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
33.19 mi
Kilometers
53.41 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
38.26 mi
Kilometers
61.57 km
Drive Time
00h 50m

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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 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Newark
Fri, Apr 17, 5:55 AM EDT
Return by in Clearbrook Park
Fri, Apr 17, 6:46 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Clearbrook Park
2026-04-17T05:05
Arrive Newark
Fri, Apr 17, 5:55 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:50 AM to 10:50 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:50 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Clearbrook Park
9:30 PM EDT
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
Fords
NJ

Town

From Clearbrook Park
19.1 mi
00h 25m
To Newark
19.2 mi
00h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph W
Destination
81°F
Friday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Clearbrook Park and Newark.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    23 m · 6 sec

  2. 2

    Keep slight right

    1205 ft · 2 min

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Clearbrook Drive

    1295 ft · 57 sec · Clearbrook Drive

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Clearbrook Plaza

    774 ft · 41 sec · Clearbrook Plaza

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Applegarth Road

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Applegarth Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Forsgate Drive

    1.1 km · 1 min · Forsgate Drive

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 95, NJTP: New Jersey Turnpike

    2099 ft · 51 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95, NJTP North: New York City

    2247 ft · 55 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right

    2858 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike

    27.1 mi · 32 min · New Jersey Turnpike

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Newark Airport, Elizabeth Seaport

    1 km · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    1.2 km · 1 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left

    2085 ft · 44 sec

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    1.7 mi · 3 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on NJ 21, US 22: Newark, Downtown

    1.9 mi · 4 min

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Chestnut Street

    70 m · 8 sec · Chestnut Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Mulberry Street

    3217 ft · 2 min · Mulberry Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Market Street

    905 ft · 30 sec · Market Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Market Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Clearbrook Park 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
19 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
49.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New Jersey Turnpike
27.1 mi · 71%
Newark Airport
3.41 mi · 9%
Applegarth Road
2.18 mi · 6%
NJ 21
1.9 mi · 5%
I 95
1.36 mi · 4%
Forsgate Drive
0.71 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

New Jersey Turnpike

Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike

27.1 mi · 00h 32m

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 50m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.1 mi
33.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fords
00h 25m from Clearbrook Park
Leave By
4:50 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Clearbrook Park and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Newark.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Clearbrook Park to Newark?

The road trip is about 38.3 miles (61.6 km) and usually takes 00h 50m 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?

Fords is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.1 miles from Clearbrook Park and 19.2 miles from Newark.

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

The direct path is about 33.2 miles (53.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:50 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.52 one way or $11.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Clearbrook Park and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Newark.

Stop Ideas Near Fords

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

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

RAIL

Metropark station

4 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

New Brunswick station

12 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

22 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 Clearbrook Park and Newark. Straight-line distance: 33.19 mi (53.41 km).

Clearbrook Park

#1 Clearbrook Park

Town

Population2,667
Coordinates40.3098300, -74.4646000
Altitude34
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: (-74.464627, 40.309712)
End: Market Street (-74.17237, 40.73566)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 62 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.35 gal
5.11 L · about $5.52
Round trip
$11.03
2.7 gal · 10.22 L
Estimated CO2
12 kg one way
Round trip: 24 kg / 53 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $5.52 $11.03
Mid-grade $4.60 $6.21 $12.42
Premium $4.95 $6.69 $13.38
Diesel $5.98 $8.07 $16.15

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Clearbrook Park and Newark. The current time is 05:05:08.

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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.