How far is Haledon, NJ from Newark, NJ?

The driving distance from Haledon, NJ to Newark, NJ is about 17 miles (27.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 13.9 miles (22.3 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
17.04 mi
00h 31m
Flight
13.84 mi
22.27 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
13.84 mi
Kilometers
22.27 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
17.04 mi
Kilometers
27.42 km
Drive Time
00h 31m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Newark
Wed, Apr 22, 9:09 PM EDT
Return by in Haledon
Wed, Apr 22, 9:40 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Haledon
2026-04-22T20:38
Arrive Newark
Wed, Apr 22, 9:09 PM 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 Haledon
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
Wallington
NJ

Town in Bergen County, New Jersey, United States

From Haledon
8.9 mi
00h 15m
To Newark
8.1 mi
00h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Wednesday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph SE
Destination
63°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Van Dyke Avenue

    82 m · 17 sec · Van Dyke Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Norwood Street

    156 m · 24 sec · Norwood Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Belmont Avenue

    1.4 km · 2 min · Belmont Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto West Broadway

    2728 ft · 52 sec · West Broadway

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1613 ft · 37 sec · Main Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Ward Street

    121 m · 9 sec · Ward Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Oliver Street

    942 ft · 18 sec · Oliver Street

  8. 8

    Turn slight left

    1987 ft · 24 sec

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 80 East: George Washington Bridge, New York City

    2314 ft · 58 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Christopher Columbus Highway

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Christopher Columbus Highway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward SH 20: Hawthorne, Clifton

    1166 ft · 29 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on NJ 20 South: Clifton

    53 m · 4 sec

  13. 13

    Continue on NJ 20 South: Clifton

    814 ft · 20 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto McLean Boulevard

    2073 ft · 26 sec · McLean Boulevard

  15. 15

    Merge slight right

    2119 ft · 26 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left

    10.9 mi · 12 min

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Clay Street

    636 ft · 20 sec · Clay Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Broad Street

    790 ft · 15 sec · Broad Street

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on University Avenue

    1.3 km · 2 min · University Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Market Street

    1224 ft · 39 sec · Market Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Market Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Haledon 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
21 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
123.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
McLean Boulevard
11.7 mi · 69%
Christopher Columbus Highway
1.59 mi · 9%
Belmont Avenue
0.87 mi · 5%
University Avenue
0.83 mi · 5%
West Broadway
0.52 mi · 3%
I 80 East
0.44 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

McLean Boulevard

Keep slight left

10.9 mi · 00h 12m

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
+3.1 mi
13.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wallington
00h 15m from Haledon
Leave By
7:28 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Haledon 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 Haledon to Newark?

The road trip is about 17 miles (27.4 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?

Wallington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.9 miles from Haledon and 8.1 miles from Newark.

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

The direct path is about 13.9 miles (22.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.1 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 7:28 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.45 one way or $4.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Haledon and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Newark.

Stop Ideas Near Wallington

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 Wallington and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Parking Lot
Scenic stop 9.9 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 11.1 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 8.4 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 11.1 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 Wallington.

RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

14 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

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

Newark Liberty International Airport

18 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Yonkers station

20 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Haledon and Newark. Straight-line distance: 13.84 mi (22.27 km).

Haledon

#1 Haledon

Town in Passaic County, New Jersey

Population8,261
Coordinates40.9356500, -74.1862600
Altitude51
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: Van Dyke Avenue (-74.186366, 40.93564)
End: Market Street (-74.17237, 40.73566)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 27 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.6 gal
2.28 L · about $2.45
Round trip
$4.90
1.2 gal · 4.56 L
Estimated CO2
5.3 kg one way
Round trip: 10.7 kg / 24 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $2.45 $4.90
Mid-grade $4.60 $2.76 $5.52
Premium $4.95 $2.97 $5.94
Diesel $5.98 $3.59 $7.18

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 Haledon and Newark. The current time is 20:38:06.

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.