How far is Newark, NJ from North Arlington, NJ?

The driving distance from Newark, NJ to North Arlington, NJ is about 5.2 miles (8.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 4.2 miles (6.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 17m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
5.21 mi
00h 08m
Flight
4.18 mi
6.73 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
4.18 mi
Kilometers
6.73 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
5.21 mi
Kilometers
8.39 km
Drive Time
00h 08m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in North Arlington
Sun, Apr 19, 7:35 AM EDT
Return by in Newark
Sun, Apr 19, 7:44 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Newark
2026-04-19T07:26
Arrive North Arlington
Sun, Apr 19, 7:35 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:09 AM to 7:09 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
8:12 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Newark
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Kearny
NJ

Town in New Jersey

From Newark
2.6 mi
00h 04m
To North Arlington
2.6 mi
00h 04m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 13 mph SW
Destination
65°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 14 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Newark and North Arlington.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Newark and North Arlington.

  1. 1

    Start on Market Street

    693 ft · 24 sec · Market Street

  2. 2

    Turn right

    66 m · 8 sec

  3. 3

    Turn straight onto Washington Street

    3114 ft · 1 min · Washington Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Broad Street

    1971 ft · 42 sec · Broad Street

  5. 5

    Turn right

    46 m · 6 sec

  6. 6

    Continue on Clay Street

    158 m · 14 sec · Clay Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto McCarter Highway

    2.5 mi · 3 min · McCarter Highway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 7: Belleville, North Arlington

    1386 ft · 34 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Rutgers Street

    34 m · 3 sec · Rutgers Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Belleville Turnpike

    3164 ft · 1 min · Belleville Turnpike

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Ridge Road

    2823 ft · 1 min · Ridge Road

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Beaver Avenue

    16 m · 2 sec · Beaver Avenue

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Beaver Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Newark and North Arlington.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
13 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
250 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
McCarter Highway
2.52 mi · 48%
Belleville Turnpike
0.6 mi · 12%
Washington Street
0.59 mi · 11%
Ridge Road
0.54 mi · 10%
Broad Street
0.37 mi · 7%
NJ 7
0.26 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

McCarter Highway

Turn left onto McCarter Highway

2.52 mi · 00h 03m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 08m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1 mi
4.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kearny
00h 04m from Newark
Leave By
8:12 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Newark and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near North Arlington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Newark to North Arlington?

The road trip is about 5.2 miles (8.4 km) and usually takes 00h 08m 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?

Kearny is a useful midpoint, sitting about 2.6 miles from Newark and 2.6 miles from North Arlington.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 4.2 miles (6.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 8:12 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.74 one way or $1.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Newark and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near North Arlington.

Stop Ideas Near Kearny

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Kearny and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Parking Lot
Scenic stop 7 mi away

City Hall Parking Lot

Jersey City , NJ
280 Grove St, Jersey City, NJ 07302
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews Parking lot
#Artlook New York City Hall Wedding Photographer
Practical stop 9 mi away

#Artlook New York City Hall Wedding Photographer

New York , NY
141 Worth St, New York, NY 10013
Rating 5.0/5 13 reviews Photographer,Photography service,Photography studio,Wedding photographer
City Hall Personnel Office
Meeting point 2.6 mi away

City Hall Personnel Office

Newark , NJ
920 Broad St, Newark, NJ 07102
Rating 5.0/5 5 reviews City government office
Diamond City Hall Photography
Nearby stop 9 mi away

Diamond City Hall Photography

New York , NY
141 Worth St, New York, NY 10013
Rating 5.0/5 53 reviews Wedding photographer

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Kearny.

RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

4 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

8 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

13 mi away
8th Ave 31st Street / 8th Ave 33rd Street
RAIL

Metropark station

27 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Newark and North Arlington. Straight-line distance: 4.18 mi (6.73 km).

Newark

#1 Newark

The most populous city in New Jersey and the center of the Newark metropolitan area.

Population282,520
Coordinates40.7356600, -74.1723700
Altitude9
CountryUnited States
North Arlington

#2 North Arlington

Borough in Bergen County, New Jersey

Population15,609
Coordinates40.7884300, -74.1332000
Altitude42
CountryUnited States
Start: Newark (-74.17237, 40.73566)
End: North Arlington (-74.1332, 40.78843)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 8 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 03m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.18 gal
0.7 L · about $0.74
Round trip
$1.47
0.36 gal · 1.4 L
Estimated CO2
1.6 kg one way
Round trip: 3.2 kg / 7 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $0.74 $1.47
Mid-grade $4.60 $0.83 $1.66
Premium $4.95 $0.89 $1.78
Diesel $5.98 $1.08 $2.15

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in New Jersey · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Newark and North Arlington. The current time is 07:26:52.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.