How far is Newark, NJ from Glen Ridge, NJ?
The driving distance from Newark, NJ to Glen Ridge, NJ is about 6.5 miles (10.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 5.1 miles (8.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 26m 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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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The most populous city in Essex County, New Jersey.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Newark and Glen Ridge.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Newark and Glen Ridge.
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Start on Market Street
693 ft · 24 sec · Market Street
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Turn right
66 m · 8 sec
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Turn straight onto Washington Street
545 ft · 21 sec · Washington Street
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Turn left onto Raymond Boulevard
2703 ft · 56 sec · Raymond Boulevard
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Continue on Lock Street
1773 ft · 44 sec · Lock Street
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Continue on Nesbitt Street
653 ft · 27 sec · Nesbitt Street
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Turn left onto Orange Street
2121 ft · 51 sec · Orange Street
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Turn right onto North 1st Street
2390 ft · 48 sec · North 1st Street
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Continue on North 4th Street
120 m · 14 sec · North 4th Street
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Turn left onto Park Avenue
1.1 mi · 2 min · Park Avenue
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Turn right onto North Oraton Parkway
19 m · 1 sec · North Oraton Parkway
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Keep slight left to continue on Parkway Drive
1921 ft · 42 sec · Parkway Drive
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Continue on North Walnut Street
570 ft · 11 sec · North Walnut Street
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Take the ramp straight toward GSP Toll North
1115 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway
2329 ft · 36 sec · Garden State Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 506, CR 509: Bloomfield, Glen Ridge
2241 ft · 55 sec
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Turn straight onto John F. Kennedy Drive North
1445 ft · 34 sec · John F. Kennedy Drive North
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Turn left onto Franklin Street
2155 ft · 51 sec · Franklin Street
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Continue on Broad Street
1664 ft · 35 sec · Broad Street
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Turn left onto Belleville Avenue
2447 ft · 54 sec · Belleville Avenue
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Turn right onto Sherman Avenue
702 ft · 36 sec · Sherman Avenue
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Turn left onto Argyle Street
50 m · 7 sec · Argyle Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Argyle Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Newark and Glen Ridge.
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.
Park Avenue
Turn left onto Park Avenue
1.13 mi · 00h 02m
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 leaving Newark and Sunny near Glen Ridge.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Newark to Glen Ridge?
The road trip is about 6.5 miles (10.4 km) and usually takes 00h 13m 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 Orange is a useful midpoint, sitting about 3.2 miles from Newark and 3.2 miles from Glen Ridge.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 5.1 miles (8.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.4 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:04 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.94 one way or $1.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Newark and Sunny near Glen Ridge.
Stop Ideas Near East Orange
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to East Orange.
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Newark Liberty International Airport
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Newark and Glen Ridge. Straight-line distance: 5.09 mi (8.19 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 Glen Ridge
Town in New Jersey
| Population | 7,570 |
| Coordinates | 40.8053800, -74.2037600 |
| Altitude | 66 |
| Country | United States |
End: Glen Ridge (-74.20376, 40.80538)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 10 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 05m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 04m |
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 | $0.94 | $1.88 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $1.06 | $2.12 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $1.14 | $2.28 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $1.38 | $2.75 |
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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