How far is Demarest, NJ from Newark, NJ?

The driving distance from Demarest, NJ to Newark, NJ is about 28 miles (45 km), with a travel time of about 00h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 18.8 miles (30.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 31m 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
27.97 mi
00h 45m
Flight
18.81 mi
30.27 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
18.81 mi
Kilometers
30.27 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
27.97 mi
Kilometers
45.01 km
Drive Time
00h 45m

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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 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Newark
Wed, May 6, 11:13 PM EDT
Return by in Demarest
Wed, May 6, 11:59 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Demarest
2026-05-06T22:27
Arrive Newark
Wed, May 6, 11:13 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:46 AM to 10:46 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:58 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Demarest
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
Hasbrouck Heights
NJ

Town in New Jersey

From Demarest
12 mi
00h 22m
To Newark
16 mi
00h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Wednesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, May 6 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
14 mph SW
Destination
52°F
Tonight

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Wed, May 6 7:00 PM EDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Hardenburgh Avenue

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Hardenburgh Avenue

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Schraalenburgh Road

    1290 ft · 22 sec · Schraalenburgh Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Washington Avenue

    3 mi · 5 min · Washington Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto New Bridge Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · New Bridge Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Roemer Avenue

    1743 ft · 29 sec · Roemer Avenue

  6. 6

    Continue on New Bridge Road

    2948 ft · 53 sec · New Bridge Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Hackensack Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Hackensack Avenue

  8. 8

    Continue on River Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · River Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Court Street

    832 ft · 20 sec · Court Street

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street

    110 m · 14 sec · Main Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Essex Street

    2978 ft · 1 min · Essex Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Polifly Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Polifly Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Terrace Avenue

    1037 ft · 22 sec · Terrace Avenue

  14. 14

    Take the ramp slight left

    856 ft · 24 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    4.3 mi · 5 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 3 West: Newark

    1298 ft · 32 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    1.4 km · 58 sec

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 21: Paterson, Newark

    2212 ft · 54 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on NJ 21 North, NJ 21 South

    590 ft · 14 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on NJ 21 South: Newark

    1313 ft · 32 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left

    5.9 mi · 7 min

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Clay Street

    636 ft · 20 sec · Clay Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Broad Street

    790 ft · 15 sec · Broad Street

  24. 24

    Keep slight right to continue on University Avenue

    1.3 km · 2 min · University Avenue

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Market Street

    1224 ft · 39 sec · Market Street

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Market Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Demarest 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
26 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
92.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
NJ 21 South
6.17 mi · 22%
Terrace Avenue
4.65 mi · 17%
Washington Avenue
2.98 mi · 11%
New Bridge Road
1.69 mi · 6%
Hackensack Avenue
1.21 mi · 4%
River Street
1.2 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

NJ 21 South

Merge slight left

5.92 mi · 00h 07m

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 45m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.2 mi
18.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hasbrouck Heights
00h 22m from Demarest
Leave By
4:58 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Demarest and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Newark.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 28 miles (45 km) and usually takes 00h 45m 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?

Hasbrouck Heights is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12 miles from Demarest and 16 miles from Newark.

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

The direct path is about 18.8 miles (30.3 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:58 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.05 one way or $8.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Demarest and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Newark.

Stop Ideas Near Hasbrouck Heights

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 Hasbrouck Heights and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Parking Lot
Scenic stop 9.3 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 10 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 9.6 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 10.1 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 Hasbrouck Heights.

RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

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

Pennsylvania Station

15 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

Yonkers station

17 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

19 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Demarest and Newark. Straight-line distance: 18.81 mi (30.27 km).

Demarest

#1 Demarest

Borough in Bergen County, New Jersey

Population4,838
Coordinates40.9573200, -73.9634700
Altitude11
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: Hardenburgh Avenue (-73.963474, 40.957194)
End: Market Street (-74.17237, 40.73566)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 45 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.99 gal
3.74 L · about $4.05
Round trip
$8.09
1.98 gal · 7.48 L
Estimated CO2
8.8 kg one way
Round trip: 17.6 kg / 39 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $4.05 $8.09
Mid-grade $4.60 $4.55 $9.11
Premium $4.95 $4.90 $9.81
Diesel $5.98 $5.92 $11.84

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 · May 07, 2026

There is no time difference between Demarest and Newark. The current time is 22:27:49.

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.