How far is Newark, NJ from Roselle Park, NJ?

The driving distance from Newark, NJ to Roselle Park, NJ is about 9.5 miles (15.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 6.9 miles (11.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 37m 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
9.51 mi
00h 18m
Flight
6.88 mi
11.07 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
6.88 mi
Kilometers
11.07 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
9.51 mi
Kilometers
15.31 km
Drive Time
00h 18m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Roselle Park
Wed, Apr 22, 11:02 PM EDT
Return by in Newark
Wed, Apr 22, 11:21 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Newark
2026-04-22T22:43
Arrive Roselle Park
Wed, Apr 22, 11:02 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:19 AM to 7:19 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:52 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
Hillside
NJ

Township of New Jersey

From Newark
4.7 mi
00h 09m
To Roselle Park
4.8 mi
00h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph SE
Destination
Roselle Park Weather
NJ
Live fallback forecast
70°F
Wednesday
Using Winfield as the closest live forecast in the Union County weather hub.

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Newark and Roselle Park.

  1. 1

    Start on Market Street

    1359 ft · 45 sec · Market Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Springfield Avenue

    2.7 mi · 5 min · Springfield Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Washington Avenue

    137 m · 11 sec · Washington Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on Ball Street

    2273 ft · 53 sec · Ball Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Lyons Avenue

    646 ft · 21 sec · Lyons Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Union Avenue

    635 ft · 22 sec · Union Avenue

  7. 7

    Take the ramp left toward GSP South: Garden State Parkway South

    145 m · 11 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

    3.8 mi · 5 min · Garden State Parkway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 509: Kenilworth

    981 ft · 24 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on CR 509 North

    112 m · 9 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto Boulevard

    131 m · 15 sec · Boulevard

  12. 12

    Take the ramp slight right

    117 m · 11 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on CR 509 East: Union, Roselle Park

    67 m · 6 sec

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto Galloping Hill Road

    2410 ft · 1 min · Galloping Hill Road

  15. 15

    Turn slight right onto Chestnut Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · Chestnut Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto East Grant Avenue

    90 m · 19 sec · East Grant Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn left

    38 m · 14 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left

    66 m · 16 sec

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
200 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Garden State Parkway
3.75 mi · 39%
Springfield Avenue
2.69 mi · 28%
Chestnut Street
0.94 mi · 10%
Galloping Hill Road
0.46 mi · 5%
Ball Street
0.43 mi · 5%
Market Street
0.26 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Garden State Parkway

Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

3.75 mi · 00h 05m

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 18m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.6 mi
6.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hillside
00h 09m from Newark
Leave By
7:52 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny leaving Newark and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Roselle Park.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Newark to Roselle Park?

The road trip is about 9.5 miles (15.3 km) and usually takes 00h 18m 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?

Hillside is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.7 miles from Newark and 4.8 miles from Roselle Park.

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

The direct path is about 6.9 miles (11.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.6 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 7:52 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.39 one way or $2.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny around Newark and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Roselle Park.

Stop Ideas Near Hillside

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 Hillside and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Parking Lot
Scenic stop 10.6 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 12.7 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 4.1 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 12.8 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 Hillside.

RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

3 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

7 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

Metropark station

17 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

21 mi away
8th Ave 31st Street / 8th Ave 33rd Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Newark and Roselle Park. Straight-line distance: 6.88 mi (11.07 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
Roselle Park

#2 Roselle Park

Borough in Union County, New Jersey

Population13,510
Coordinates40.6645500, -74.2643100
Altitude23
CountryUnited States
Start: Newark (-74.17237, 40.73566)
End: Roselle Park (-74.26431, 40.66455)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 15 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.34 gal
1.27 L · about $1.39
Round trip
$2.78
0.68 gal · 2.54 L
Estimated CO2
3 kg one way
Round trip: 6 kg / 13 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $1.39 $2.78
Mid-grade $4.60 $1.56 $3.13
Premium $4.95 $1.68 $3.37
Diesel $5.98 $2.03 $4.07

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Newark and Roselle Park. The current time is 22:43:27.

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.