How far is Fanwood, NJ from Newark, NJ?

The driving distance from Fanwood, NJ to Newark, NJ is about 18.4 miles (29.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 12.9 miles (20.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 02m 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
18.37 mi
00h 31m
Flight
12.85 mi
20.68 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
12.85 mi
Kilometers
20.68 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
18.37 mi
Kilometers
29.57 km
Drive Time
00h 31m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Newark
Thu, Apr 23, 1:16 AM EDT
Return by in Fanwood
Thu, Apr 23, 1:48 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fanwood
2026-04-23T00:45
Arrive Newark
Thu, Apr 23, 1:16 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:31 AM to 7:31 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:28 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Fanwood
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
Maplewood
NJ

Township in Essex County, New Jersey, United States

From Fanwood
8.8 mi
00h 15m
To Newark
9.6 mi
00h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin

Forecast data is not available for this endpoint yet.

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 Fanwood and Newark.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    6 m · 5 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Avenue

    41 m · 8 sec · South Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North Martine Avenue

    1.1 km · 2 min · North Martine Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on Park Avenue

    3212 ft · 2 min · Park Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn left onto New Providence Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · New Providence Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Diamond Hill Road

    2202 ft · 51 sec · Diamond Hill Road

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 78 East: Newark

    1418 ft · 36 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

    4.1 mi · 5 min · Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

    5.8 mi · 7 min · Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Hillside, Irvington

    748 ft · 18 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Irvington

    911 ft · 22 sec

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto Fabyan Place

    663 ft · 21 sec · Fabyan Place

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Chancellor Avenue

    1422 ft · 33 sec · Chancellor Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Coit Street

    1078 ft · 24 sec · Coit Street

  15. 15

    Turn slight left onto Grove Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · Grove Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Springfield Avenue

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Springfield Avenue

  17. 17

    Continue on Market Street

    1253 ft · 42 sec · Market Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Market Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Fanwood 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
18 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
97.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
9.93 mi · 54%
Springfield Avenue
2.39 mi · 13%
New Providence Road
1.1 mi · 6%
Grove Street
0.91 mi · 5%
North Martine Avenue
0.68 mi · 4%
Park Avenue
0.61 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

Keep slight right to continue on Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

5.83 mi · 00h 07m

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 31m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.5 mi
12.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Maplewood
00h 15m from Fanwood
Leave By
7:28 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny near Newark.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 18.4 miles (29.6 km) and usually takes 00h 31m 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?

Maplewood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.8 miles from Fanwood and 9.6 miles from Newark.

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

The direct path is about 12.9 miles (20.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.5 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 7:28 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.66 one way or $5.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before arriving, the latest forecast around Newark is Sunny.

Stop Ideas Near Maplewood

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 Maplewood and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Parking Lot
Scenic stop 14 mi away

City Hall Parking Lot

Jersey City , NJ
280 Grove St, Jersey City, NJ 07302
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews Parking lot
City of Elizabeth
Meeting point 6.2 mi away

City of Elizabeth

Elizabeth , NJ
50 Winfield Scott Plaza, Elizabeth, NJ 07201
Rating 4.5/5 65 reviews City Hall
Clifton Recycle in City Hall
Nearby stop 13.2 mi away

Clifton Recycle in City Hall

Clifton , NJ
Recycle Drive, Clifton, NJ 07013
Rating 4.6/5 44 reviews Recycling drop-off location

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Maplewood.

RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

8 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

9 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

Metropark station

19 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

24 mi away
8th Ave 31st Street / 8th Ave 33rd Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fanwood and Newark. Straight-line distance: 12.85 mi (20.68 km).

Fanwood

#1 Fanwood

Borough in Union County, New Jersey, United States

Population7,722
Coordinates40.6409400, -74.3834800
Altitude49
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: South Avenue (-74.383524, 40.640998)
End: Market Street (-74.17237, 40.73566)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 30 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.65 gal
2.45 L · about $2.66
Round trip
$5.31
1.3 gal · 4.9 L
Estimated CO2
5.8 kg one way
Round trip: 11.6 kg / 26 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $2.66 $5.31
Mid-grade $4.60 $2.99 $5.98
Premium $4.95 $3.22 $6.44
Diesel $5.98 $3.89 $7.77

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 Fanwood and Newark. The current time is 00:45:45.

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.