How far is Englewood Cliffs, NJ from Newark, NJ?

The driving distance from Englewood Cliffs, NJ to Newark, NJ is about 19.6 miles (31.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 15.5 miles (24.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 07m 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
19.6 mi
00h 33m
Flight
15.47 mi
24.9 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
15.47 mi
Kilometers
24.9 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
19.6 mi
Kilometers
31.54 km
Drive Time
00h 33m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Newark
Thu, Apr 23, 6:03 AM EDT
Return by in Englewood Cliffs
Thu, Apr 23, 6:36 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Englewood Cliffs
2026-04-23T05:29
Arrive Newark
Thu, Apr 23, 6:03 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:34 AM to 7:34 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:22 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Englewood Cliffs
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
Secaucus
NJ

Town in New Jersey in eastern USA

From Englewood Cliffs
9 mi
00h 16m
To Newark
10.6 mi
00h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 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 Englewood Cliffs and Newark.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Englewood Cliffs and Newark.

  1. 1

    Start on Raymond Street

    95 m · 16 sec · Raymond Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Loretta Court

    76 m · 18 sec · Loretta Court

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Summit Street

    920 ft · 45 sec · Summit Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto East Palisade Avenue

    1.3 km · 3 min · East Palisade Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Dana Place

    2483 ft · 1 min · Dana Place

  6. 6

    Continue on Broad Avenue

    1.4 km · 3 min · Broad Avenue

  7. 7

    Take the ramp right toward NJTP South, I 95 South

    1220 ft · 19 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike

    3.6 mi · 5 min · New Jersey Turnpike

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur

    2.6 mi · 4 min · New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight left

    2790 ft · 43 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight right onto New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur

    4.6 mi · 6 min · New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 280: Newark, Kearny

    1903 ft · 32 sec

  13. 13

    Continue on Essex Freeway

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Essex Freeway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward Harrison

    827 ft · 20 sec

  15. 15

    Continue on Essex Street

    889 ft · 33 sec · Essex Street

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Frank E. Rodgers Boulevard South

    1.1 km · 2 min · Frank E. Rodgers Boulevard South

  17. 17

    Turn slight right

    666 ft · 24 sec

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto Raymond Boulevard

    995 ft · 21 sec · Raymond Boulevard

  19. 19

    Turn slight left onto Market Street

    1 km · 1 min · 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 Englewood Cliffs 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
20 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
102 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur
7.73 mi · 39%
New Jersey Turnpike
3.62 mi · 18%
Essex Freeway
1.78 mi · 9%
Broad Avenue
0.9 mi · 5%
East Palisade Avenue
0.78 mi · 4%
Frank E. Rodgers Boulevard South
0.66 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur

Merge slight right onto New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur

4.59 mi · 00h 06m

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 33m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.1 mi
15.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Secaucus
00h 16m from Englewood Cliffs
Leave By
7:22 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Englewood Cliffs and Sunny near Newark.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Englewood Cliffs to Newark?

The road trip is about 19.6 miles (31.5 km) and usually takes 00h 33m 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?

Secaucus is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9 miles from Englewood Cliffs and 10.6 miles from Newark.

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

The direct path is about 15.5 miles (24.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.1 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:22 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.82 one way or $5.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Englewood Cliffs and Sunny near Newark.

Stop Ideas Near Secaucus

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 Secaucus and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Parking Lot
Scenic stop 6.6 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 7.4 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 8.3 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 7.4 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 Secaucus.

RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

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

Pennsylvania Station

11 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

15 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Yonkers station

21 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Englewood Cliffs and Newark. Straight-line distance: 15.47 mi (24.9 km).

Englewood Cliffs

#1 Englewood Cliffs

Borough in Bergen County, New Jersey, United States

Population5,320
Coordinates40.8853800, -73.9523600
Altitude115
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: Raymond Street (-73.952579, 40.885495)
End: Market Street (-74.17237, 40.73566)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 32 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.69 gal
2.62 L · about $2.82
Round trip
$5.64
1.38 gal · 5.24 L
Estimated CO2
6.1 kg one way
Round trip: 12.3 kg / 27 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $2.82 $5.64
Mid-grade $4.60 $3.17 $6.35
Premium $4.95 $3.42 $6.84
Diesel $5.98 $4.13 $8.25

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 Englewood Cliffs and Newark. The current time is 05:29:29.

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.