How far is Green Knoll, NJ from Newark, NJ?
The driving distance from Green Knoll, NJ to Newark, NJ is about 29.3 miles (47.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 24.9 miles (40 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 21m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Borough in Somerset County, New Jersey, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Green Knoll and Newark.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Green Knoll and Newark.
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Start on Brian Drive
918 ft · 44 sec · Brian Drive
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Turn right onto North Bridge Street
1.2 km · 2 min · North Bridge Street
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Turn right onto Prince Rodgers Avenue
2359 ft · 1 min · Prince Rodgers Avenue
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Turn right onto Commons Way
2150 ft · 1 min · Commons Way
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Take the ramp slight right toward US 202 North, US 206 North
1078 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left
2099 ft · 27 sec
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Take the exit slight left toward I 287 North: Netcong, Morristown
1981 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight left
2.5 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 78 East: New York City
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
2852 ft · 37 sec · Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
16.6 mi · 19 min · Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
5.8 mi · 7 min · Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Hillside, Irvington
748 ft · 18 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Irvington
911 ft · 22 sec
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Turn straight onto Fabyan Place
663 ft · 21 sec · Fabyan Place
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Turn left onto Chancellor Avenue
1422 ft · 33 sec · Chancellor Avenue
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Turn right onto Coit Street
1078 ft · 24 sec · Coit Street
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Turn slight left onto Grove Street
1.5 km · 2 min · Grove Street
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Turn right onto Springfield Avenue
2.4 mi · 4 min · Springfield Avenue
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Continue on Market Street
1253 ft · 42 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 Green Knoll 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.
Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
Keep slight right to continue on Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
16.6 mi · 00h 19m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Green Knoll and Mostly Sunny near Newark.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Green Knoll to Newark?
The road trip is about 29.3 miles (47.1 km) and usually takes 00h 40m 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?
Watchung is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.7 miles from Green Knoll and 12.6 miles from Newark.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 24.9 miles (40 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.4 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:08 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.20 one way or $8.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Green Knoll and Mostly Sunny near Newark.
Stop Ideas Near Watchung
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
West Orange Town Hall
City Hall - City of Newark
City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Watchung.
Metropark station
New Brunswick station
Newark Liberty International Airport
Pennsylvania Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Green Knoll and Newark. Straight-line distance: 24.87 mi (40.03 km).
#1 Green Knoll
Green Knoll is a place in New Jersey, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.6001000, -74.6121000 |
| Altitude | 45 |
| 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: 47 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 21m |
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 | $4.08 | $4.20 | $8.40 |
| Mid-grade | $4.71 | $4.85 | $9.70 |
| Premium | $5.02 | $5.17 | $10.35 |
| Diesel | $6.31 | $6.50 | $13.01 |
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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