How far is Newark, NJ from Norwood, NJ?

The driving distance from Newark, NJ to Norwood, NJ is about 28 miles (45 km), with a travel time of about 00h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 21.2 miles (34.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 20m 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
27.98 mi
00h 40m
Flight
21.21 mi
34.14 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
21.21 mi
Kilometers
34.14 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
27.98 mi
Kilometers
45.03 km
Drive Time
00h 40m

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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 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Norwood
Sun, Apr 19, 3:55 AM EDT
Return by in Newark
Sun, Apr 19, 4:35 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Newark
2026-04-19T03:15
Arrive Norwood
Sun, Apr 19, 3:55 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:40 AM to 7:40 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:10 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Newark
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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.

Mid-route stop
Elmwood Park
NJ

Borough in Bergen County, New Jersey

From Newark
14 mi
00h 20m
To Norwood
14 mi
00h 20m

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
60°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Newark and Norwood.

  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

    11 mi · 12 min · McCarter Highway

  8. 8

    Merge slight right

    1233 ft · 15 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on US 46 East: Elmwood Park

    1 km · 41 sec

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward GSP North: Garden State Parkway

    1569 ft · 39 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

    5.6 mi · 8 min · Garden State Parkway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Ridgewood, Oradell

    1326 ft · 37 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on Oradell

    937 ft · 25 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Oradell Avenue

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Oradell Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Kinderkamack Road

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Kinderkamack Road

  16. 16

    Turn slight right

    42 m · 5 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Old Hook Road

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Old Hook Road

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Schraalenburgh Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Schraalenburgh Road

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Tappan Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Tappan Road

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Jones Court

    154 m · 28 sec · Jones Court

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
75 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
McCarter Highway
11.3 mi · 40%
Garden State Parkway
5.63 mi · 20%
Old Hook Road
2.46 mi · 9%
Kinderkamack Road
2.23 mi · 8%
Oradell Avenue
1.77 mi · 6%
Tappan Road
1 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 40m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.8 mi
21.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Elmwood Park
00h 20m from Newark
Leave By
7:10 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Newark and Rain Showers Likely near Norwood.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Newark to Norwood?

The road trip is about 28 miles (45 km) and usually takes 00h 40m 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?

Elmwood Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14 miles from Newark and 14 miles from Norwood.

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

The direct path is about 21.2 miles (34.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.8 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 7:10 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.05 one way or $8.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Newark and Rain Showers Likely near Norwood.

Stop Ideas Near Elmwood Park

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 Elmwood Park and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Parking Lot
Scenic stop 13.1 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 14 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 12 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 14 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 Elmwood Park.

RAIL

Yonkers station

18 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

19 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

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

Newark Liberty International Airport

23 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Newark and Norwood. Straight-line distance: 21.21 mi (34.14 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
Norwood

#2 Norwood

Borough in Bergen County, New Jersey, United States

Population5,752
Coordinates40.9981500, -73.9618000
Altitude29
CountryUnited States
Start: Newark (-74.17237, 40.73566)
End: Norwood (-73.9618, 40.99815)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 45 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.99 gal
3.74 L · about $4.05
Round trip
$8.09
1.98 gal · 7.48 L
Estimated CO2
8.8 kg one way
Round trip: 17.6 kg / 39 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $4.05 $8.09
Mid-grade $4.60 $4.55 $9.11
Premium $4.95 $4.90 $9.81
Diesel $5.98 $5.92 $11.84

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 Norwood. The current time is 03:15:13.

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.