How far is Newark, NJ from Haledon, NJ?
The driving distance from Newark, NJ to Haledon, NJ is about 17.9 miles (28.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 13.9 miles (22.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 48m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 24m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Bergen County, New Jersey, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Newark and Haledon.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Newark and Haledon.
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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
3114 ft · 1 min · Washington Street
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Turn left onto Broad Street
1971 ft · 42 sec · Broad Street
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Turn right
46 m · 6 sec
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Continue on Clay Street
158 m · 14 sec · Clay Street
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Turn left onto McCarter Highway
11 mi · 12 min · McCarter Highway
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Merge slight right
1233 ft · 15 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on McLean Boulevard
2284 ft · 28 sec · McLean Boulevard
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Take the exit slight right toward I 80: Elmwood Park, Paterson
1009 ft · 25 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Market Street, Paterson, Elmwood Park
147 m · 12 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Market Street, Paterson
133 m · 10 sec
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Continue straight
1019 ft · 20 sec
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Take the ramp straight toward I 80 West: Delaware Water Gap
1232 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left onto Christopher Columbus Highway
1.6 mi · 2 min · Christopher Columbus Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Paterson
1249 ft · 38 sec
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Turn left onto Main Street
1.1 km · 1 min · Main Street
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Turn slight left onto West Broadway
2728 ft · 52 sec · West Broadway
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Turn right onto Belmont Avenue
1.6 km · 2 min · Belmont Avenue
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Turn left onto Tilt Street
156 m · 28 sec · Tilt Street
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Turn left onto Van Dyke Avenue
90 m · 13 sec · Van Dyke Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Van Dyke Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Newark and Haledon.
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.
McCarter Highway
Turn left onto McCarter Highway
11 mi · 00h 12m
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny leaving Newark and Rain Showers Likely near Haledon.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Newark to Haledon?
The road trip is about 17.9 miles (28.8 km) and usually takes 00h 24m 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 Newark and 8.9 miles from Haledon.
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 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 7:42 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.57 one way or $5.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny around Newark and Rain Showers Likely near Haledon.
Stop Ideas Near Wallington
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 Wallington.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Newark and Haledon. Straight-line distance: 13.84 mi (22.27 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 Haledon
Town in Passaic County, New Jersey
| Population | 8,261 |
| Coordinates | 40.9356500, -74.1862600 |
| Altitude | 51 |
| Country | United States |
End: Haledon (-74.18626, 40.93565)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 29 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 13m |
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 | $2.57 | $5.15 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $2.90 | $5.79 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $3.12 | $6.24 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $3.77 | $7.53 |
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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