How far is Newark, NJ from Fanwood, NJ?
The driving distance from Newark, NJ to Fanwood, NJ is about 14.5 miles (23.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 12.9 miles (20.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 58m 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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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Newark and Fanwood.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Newark and Fanwood.
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Start on Market Street
1359 ft · 45 sec · Market Street
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Turn left onto Springfield Avenue
2.7 mi · 5 min · Springfield Avenue
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Turn left onto Washington Avenue
137 m · 11 sec · Washington Avenue
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Continue on Ball Street
2273 ft · 53 sec · Ball Street
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Turn right onto Lyons Avenue
646 ft · 21 sec · Lyons Avenue
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Turn left onto Union Avenue
635 ft · 22 sec · Union Avenue
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Take the ramp left toward GSP South: Garden State Parkway South
145 m · 11 sec
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Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway
5 mi · 7 min · Garden State Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward NJ 28: Roselle Park, Cranford
1280 ft · 31 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on NJ 28 West: Cranford
99 m · 8 sec
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Turn straight onto North Avenue East
1.4 km · 3 min · North Avenue East
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Turn right onto Eastman Street
40 m · 6 sec · Eastman Street
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Turn left onto North Avenue West
2.4 mi · 6 min · North Avenue West
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Turn left onto East Broad Street
151 m · 10 sec · East Broad Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Westfield Circle
10 m · 1 sec · South Avenue West
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Exit the rotary onto South Avenue West
1.5 mi · 4 min · South Avenue West
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Turn left onto Laurel Place
610 ft · 17 sec · Laurel Place
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Continue on La Grande Avenue
1363 ft · 40 sec · La Grande Avenue
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Turn right onto South Martine Avenue
123 m · 15 sec · South Martine Avenue
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Turn right
71 m · 17 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Newark and Fanwood.
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.
Garden State Parkway
Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway
5.05 mi · 00h 07m
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.
Sunny near Newark.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Newark to Fanwood?
The road trip is about 14.5 miles (23.4 km) and usually takes 00h 29m 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?
Kenilworth is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.3 miles from Newark and 7.3 miles from Fanwood.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 12.9 miles (20.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.6 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 7:32 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.08 one way or $4.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before leaving, the latest forecast around Newark is Sunny.
Stop Ideas Near Kenilworth
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall Parking Lot
The Yard: City Hall Park NYC
The City of Rahway
Diamond City Hall Photography
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Kenilworth.
Newark Liberty International Airport
Pennsylvania Station
Metropark station
New Brunswick station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Newark and Fanwood. Straight-line distance: 12.85 mi (20.68 km).
#1 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 |
#2 Fanwood
Borough in Union County, New Jersey, United States
| Population | 7,722 |
| Coordinates | 40.6409400, -74.3834800 |
| Altitude | 49 |
| Country | United States |
End: Fanwood (-74.38348, 40.64094)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 23 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 10m |
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 | $2.08 | $4.17 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $2.35 | $4.69 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $2.53 | $5.05 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $3.05 | $6.10 |
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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