How far is Leonardo, NJ from Newark, NJ?
The driving distance from Leonardo, NJ to Newark, NJ is about 36.8 miles (59.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 52m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 22.7 miles (36.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 44m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 00h 52m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Leonardo and Newark.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Leonardo and Newark.
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Start on Highland Avenue
545 ft · 25 sec · Highland Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Appleton Avenue
1358 ft · 42 sec · Appleton Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Leonardville Road
2 mi · 3 min · Leonardville Road
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Turn right onto Cherry Tree Farm Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · Cherry Tree Farm Road
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Turn right
3.8 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight left toward GSP: Clark Street
2550 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Local, All Exits
1071 ft · 14 sec
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Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway
10.6 mi · 14 min · Garden State Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 95, NJTP: New York City, Trenton
2199 ft · 48 sec
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Keep slight right
655 ft · 16 sec
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Continue straight
2500 ft · 1 min
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Continue on I 95 North, NJTP North: New York City
673 ft · 16 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 95 North, NJTP North: New York City
2694 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike
9.5 mi · 12 min · New Jersey Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward Newark Airport, Elizabeth Seaport
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
1.2 km · 1 min
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Keep slight left
2085 ft · 44 sec
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Continue straight
1.7 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight left to continue on NJ 21, US 22: Newark, Downtown
1.9 mi · 4 min
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Turn left onto Chestnut Street
70 m · 8 sec · Chestnut Street
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Turn right onto Mulberry Street
3217 ft · 2 min · Mulberry Street
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Turn left onto Market Street
905 ft · 30 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 Leonardo and Newark.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Garden State Parkway
Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway
10.6 mi · 00h 14m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Patchy Fog leaving Leonardo 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 Leonardo to Newark?
The road trip is about 36.8 miles (59.2 km) and usually takes 00h 52m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Fords is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.2 miles from Leonardo and 18.6 miles from Newark.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 22.7 miles (36.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:46 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.32 one way or $10.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog around Leonardo and Mostly Sunny near Newark.
Stop Ideas Near Fords
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Fords.
Metropark station
New Brunswick station
Newark Liberty International Airport
Pennsylvania Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Leonardo and Newark. Straight-line distance: 22.74 mi (36.6 km).
#1 Leonardo
Leonardo is a place in New Jersey, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.4173300, -74.0620800 |
| Altitude | 12 |
| 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: 59 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 27m |
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 | $4.10 | $5.32 | $10.65 |
| Mid-grade | $4.72 | $6.14 | $12.28 |
| Premium | $5.04 | $6.55 | $13.10 |
| Diesel | $6.33 | $8.23 | $16.47 |
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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