How far is Newark, NJ from Montclair, NJ?
The driving distance from Newark, NJ to Montclair, NJ is about 10.6 miles (17.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 6.5 miles (10.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 42m 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 21m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Newark and Montclair.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Newark and Montclair.
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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 · 42 sec · Lock Street
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Continue on Nesbitt Street
653 ft · 25 sec · Nesbitt Street
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Turn left onto Orange Street
2121 ft · 49 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
3.9 mi · 5 min · Garden State Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward Montclair, Nutley
1018 ft · 30 sec
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Turn left onto Watchung Avenue
1.7 mi · 3 min · Watchung Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Park Street
1745 ft · 48 sec · Park Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Park Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Newark and Montclair.
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
3.86 mi · 00h 05m
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 Montclair.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Newark to Montclair?
The road trip is about 10.6 miles (17.1 km) and usually takes 00h 21m 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?
Glen Ridge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5 miles from Newark and 5.6 miles from Montclair.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 6.5 miles (10.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.1 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 7:48 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.55 one way or $3.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Newark and Sunny near Montclair.
Stop Ideas Near Glen Ridge
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 Glen Ridge.
Pennsylvania Station
Newark Liberty International Airport
Pennsylvania Station
Metropark station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Newark and Montclair. Straight-line distance: 6.52 mi (10.5 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 Montclair
Township in Essex County, New Jersey, United States
| Population | 38,509 |
| Coordinates | 40.8259300, -74.2090300 |
| Altitude | 93 |
| Country | United States |
End: Park Street (-74.209444, 40.826098)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 17 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 07m |
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 | $1.55 | $3.11 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $1.75 | $3.50 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $1.88 | $3.77 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $2.27 | $4.54 |
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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