How far is Newark, NJ from Palisades Park, NJ?
The driving distance from Newark, NJ to Palisades Park, NJ is about 14.2 miles (22.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 12 miles (19.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 46m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 23m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in New Jersey in eastern USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny
Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Newark and Palisades Park.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Newark and Palisades 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
1149 ft · 30 sec · Broad Street
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Take the ramp right toward I 280 East: Harrison, Jersey City
1083 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left onto Essex Freeway
2.8 mi · 5 min · Essex Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 95: George Washington Bridge, Trenton
122 m · 10 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North: George Washington Bridge
3187 ft · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur
8 mi · 11 min · New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur
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Take the exit slight right toward US 46: The Ridgefields, Palisades Park
823 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 46 East: Ridgefield, Palisades Park
1233 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left
2653 ft · 46 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward US 1 South, US 9 South: Broad Avenue
720 ft · 26 sec
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Turn left onto Broad Avenue
2209 ft · 48 sec · Broad Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Broad Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Newark and Palisades 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.
New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur
Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur
7.99 mi · 00h 11m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Newark and Partly Sunny near Palisades Park.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Newark to Palisades Park?
The road trip is about 14.2 miles (22.8 km) and usually takes 00h 23m 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?
Secaucus is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.1 miles from Newark and 7.1 miles from Palisades Park.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 12 miles (19.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.2 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 7:44 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.04 one way or $4.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Newark and Partly Sunny near Palisades Park.
Stop Ideas Near Secaucus
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 Secaucus.
Pennsylvania Station
Pennsylvania Station
Newark Liberty International Airport
Yonkers station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Newark and Palisades Park. Straight-line distance: 12 mi (19.31 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 Palisades Park
A borough which locates in Bergen County, New Jersey
| Population | 20,942 |
| Coordinates | 40.8481600, -73.9976400 |
| Altitude | 29 |
| Country | United States |
End: Palisades Park (-73.99764, 40.84816)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 23 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 10m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.09 | $2.04 | $4.09 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $2.30 | $4.60 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $2.48 | $4.95 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $2.99 | $5.98 |
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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