How far is Newark, NJ from Midland Park, NJ?
The driving distance from Newark, NJ to Midland Park, NJ is about 20.7 miles (33.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 17.6 miles (28.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 57m 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 28m.
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 Passaic County, New Jersey.
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 Newark and Midland Park.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Newark and Midland Park.
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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 right to continue on Market Street, Elmwood Park
69 m · 5 sec
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Continue straight
141 m · 14 sec
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Turn left onto River Road
1552 ft · 43 sec · River Road
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Continue on River Drive
1.2 mi · 2 min · River Drive
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Continue on River Road
1.5 km · 2 min · River Road
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Turn right onto Fair Lawn Avenue
2740 ft · 1 min · Fair Lawn Avenue
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Take the ramp left toward NJ 208 North
1106 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left
2.2 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Midland Park, Ridgewood
855 ft · 24 sec
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Turn slight right onto Goffle Road
1.4 mi · 2 min · Goffle Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Godwin Avenue
1436 ft · 29 sec · Godwin Avenue
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Turn right
6 m · 2 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 Midland Park.
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.
Sunny leaving Newark and Mostly Sunny near Midland Park.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Newark to Midland Park?
The road trip is about 20.7 miles (33.3 km) and usually takes 00h 28m 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?
Passaic is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.3 miles from Newark and 10.3 miles from Midland Park.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 17.6 miles (28.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.1 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 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 $2.98 one way or $5.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Newark and Mostly Sunny near Midland Park.
Stop Ideas Near Passaic
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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City Hall Personnel Office
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Passaic.
Pennsylvania Station
Pennsylvania Station
Newark Liberty International Airport
Yonkers station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Newark and Midland Park. Straight-line distance: 17.6 mi (28.32 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 Midland Park
Town in New Jersey
| Population | 7,177 |
| Coordinates | 40.9892600, -74.1407000 |
| Altitude | 79 |
| Country | United States |
End: Midland Park (-74.1407, 40.98926)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 33 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.09 | $2.98 | $5.97 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $3.36 | $6.71 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $3.62 | $7.23 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $4.37 | $8.73 |
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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