How far is New York City, NY from Roseland, NJ?

The driving distance from New York City, NY to Roseland, NJ is about 20.7 miles (33.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 16.8 miles (27 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 12m 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
20.72 mi
00h 36m
Flight
16.76 mi
26.97 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
16.76 mi
Kilometers
26.97 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
20.72 mi
Kilometers
33.34 km
Drive Time
00h 36m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Roseland
Thu, Oct 15, 2:32 PM EDT
Return by in New York City
Thu, Oct 15, 3:08 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave New York City
2026-10-15T13:56
Arrive Roseland
Thu, Oct 15, 2:32 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:36 AM to 7:36 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:18 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in New York City
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
East Newark
NJ

Town

From New York City
10.3 mi
00h 18m
To Roseland
10.4 mi
00h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
New York City Weather
NY
Live fallback forecast
65°F
Thursday
Using Manhattan as the closest live forecast in the New York County weather hub.

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph NE
Destination
67°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph NE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between New York City and Roseland.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between New York City and Roseland.

  1. 1

    Start on Broadway

    24 m · 7 sec · Broadway

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Chambers Street

    529 ft · 27 sec · Chambers Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Church Street

    65 m · 17 sec · Church Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Reade Street

    535 ft · 27 sec · Reade Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Hudson Street

    1889 ft · 2 min · Hudson Street

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on Hudson Street

    859 ft · 39 sec · Hudson Street

  7. 7

    Take the exit right toward I 78: Holland Tunnel, New Jersey

    124 m · 14 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Holland Tunnel

    1.8 mi · 4 min · Holland Tunnel

  9. 9

    Continue on 14th Street

    2256 ft · 1 min · 14th Street

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on 14th Street Viaduct

    1674 ft · 25 sec · 14th Street Viaduct

  11. 11

    Continue on NJ 139 Lower Level

    1.2 km · 1 min · NJ 139 Lower Level

  12. 12

    Continue on Pulaski Skyway

    554 ft · 10 sec · Pulaski Skyway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward US 1-9 Truck: Newark

    2486 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto US 1-9 Truck

    1969 ft · 34 sec · US 1-9 Truck

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on Newark-Jersey City Turnpike

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Newark-Jersey City Turnpike

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward I 280 West

    1.3 km · 2 min

  18. 18

    Merge slight right onto Essex Freeway

    11.2 mi · 15 min · Essex Freeway

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 527 North: The Caldwells, Livingston

    1356 ft · 33 sec

  20. 20

    Turn straight

    1.1 km · 1 min

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Eagle Rock Avenue

    781 ft · 17 sec · Eagle Rock Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn right

    9 m · 2 sec

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between New York City and Roseland.

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
23 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
111.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Essex Freeway
11.2 mi · 54%
US 1-9 Truck
2.11 mi · 10%
Holland Tunnel
1.76 mi · 8%
Newark-Jersey City Turnpike
1.31 mi · 6%
I 280 West
0.81 mi · 4%
NJ 139 Lower Level
0.76 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Essex Freeway

Merge slight right onto Essex Freeway

11.2 mi · 00h 15m

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 36m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.9 mi
16.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
East Newark
00h 18m from New York City
Leave By
7:18 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving New York City and Sunny near Roseland.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from New York City to Roseland?

The road trip is about 20.7 miles (33.3 km) and usually takes 00h 36m 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 Newark is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.3 miles from New York City and 10.4 miles from Roseland.

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

The direct path is about 16.8 miles (27 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.9 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 7:18 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.25 one way or $6.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around New York City and Sunny near Roseland.

Stop Ideas Near East Newark

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 East Newark and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Parking Lot
Scenic stop 6.8 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 8.9 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 1.2 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 9 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 East Newark.

RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

2 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

5 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

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

Metropark station

24 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between New York City and Roseland. Straight-line distance: 16.76 mi (26.97 km).

New York City

#1 New York City

The most populous city in the United States and the center of the New York metropolitan area.

Population8,398,748
Coordinates40.7142700, -74.0059700
Altitude10
CountryUnited States
Roseland

#2 Roseland

Town in New Jersey

Population5,822
Coordinates40.8206600, -74.2937600
Altitude105
CountryUnited States
Start: New York City (-74.00597, 40.71427)
End: Roseland (-74.29376, 40.82066)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 33 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.73 gal
2.77 L · about $3.25
Round trip
$6.49
1.46 gal · 5.54 L
Estimated CO2
6.5 kg one way
Round trip: 13 kg / 29 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.45 $3.25 $6.49
Mid-grade $4.98 $3.64 $7.27
Premium $5.38 $3.93 $7.86
Diesel $6.51 $4.75 $9.50

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 York · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between New York City and Roseland. The current time is 13:56:23.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.