How far is Glen Ridge, NJ from Newark, NJ?
The driving distance from Glen Ridge, NJ to Newark, NJ is about 7.2 miles (11.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 5.1 miles (8.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 36m 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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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The most populous city in Essex County, New Jersey.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Glen Ridge and Newark.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Glen Ridge and Newark.
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Start on Argyle Street
50 m · 10 sec · Argyle Street
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Turn right onto Sherman Avenue
702 ft · 34 sec · Sherman Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Belleville Avenue
2447 ft · 55 sec · Belleville Avenue
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Turn right onto Broad Street
1628 ft · 30 sec · Broad Street
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Turn slight left onto Franklin Street
1994 ft · 48 sec · Franklin Street
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Turn slight right onto John F. Kennedy Drive South
1221 ft · 26 sec · John F. Kennedy Drive South
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Continue on John F. Kennedy Drive South
2812 ft · 1 min · John F. Kennedy Drive South
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Continue on North Clinton Street
2369 ft · 49 sec · North Clinton Street
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Continue on Parkway Drive
1.1 km · 1 min · Parkway Drive
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Turn left onto Park Avenue
1.9 mi · 3 min · Park Avenue
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Turn right onto Bloomfield Avenue
921 ft · 34 sec · Bloomfield Avenue
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Continue on Broadway
1178 ft · 24 sec · Broadway
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Turn right onto Broad Street
790 ft · 15 sec · Broad Street
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Keep slight right to continue on University Avenue
1.3 km · 2 min · University Avenue
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Turn left onto Market Street
1224 ft · 41 sec · Market Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Market Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Glen Ridge and Newark.
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.
Park Avenue
Turn left onto Park Avenue
1.89 mi · 00h 03m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Glen Ridge and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Newark.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Glen Ridge to Newark?
The road trip is about 7.2 miles (11.6 km) and usually takes 00h 18m 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?
East Orange is a useful midpoint, sitting about 3.4 miles from Glen Ridge and 3.9 miles from Newark.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 5.1 miles (8.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.1 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 7:54 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.06 one way or $2.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Glen Ridge and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Newark.
Stop Ideas Near East Orange
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to East Orange.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Glen Ridge and Newark. Straight-line distance: 5.09 mi (8.19 km).
#1 Glen Ridge
Town in New Jersey
| Population | 7,570 |
| Coordinates | 40.8053800, -74.2037600 |
| Altitude | 66 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Newark
The most populous city in New Jersey and the center of the Newark metropolitan area.
| Population | 282,520 |
| Coordinates | 40.7356600, -74.1723700 |
| Altitude | 9 |
| Country | United States |
End: Market Street (-74.17237, 40.73566)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 12 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 05m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.09 | $1.06 | $2.12 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $1.20 | $2.39 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $1.29 | $2.58 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $1.55 | $3.11 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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