How far is Newark, NJ from Teaneck, NJ?
The driving distance from Newark, NJ to Teaneck, NJ is about 18.6 miles (29.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 13.9 miles (22.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 56m 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 28m.
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.
Borough in New Jersey, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Newark and Teaneck.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Newark and Teaneck.
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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
1971 ft · 42 sec · Broad Street
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Turn right
46 m · 6 sec
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Continue on Clay Street
158 m · 14 sec · Clay Street
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Turn left onto McCarter Highway
5.8 mi · 7 min · McCarter Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward NJ 3: Clifton, Lincoln Tunnel
1809 ft · 44 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on NJ 3 East: Lincoln Tunnel
2889 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on NJ 3 East
1138 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left
1.2 mi · 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NJ 17 North: Rutherford
1441 ft · 35 sec
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Continue straight
3.6 mi · 4 min
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Continue straight
1.1 mi · 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 80 East: Hackensack
661 ft · 18 sec
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Continue on I 80 East: Hackensack
122 m · 11 sec
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Turn straight onto Terrace Avenue
100 m · 6 sec · Terrace Avenue
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Continue on Polifly Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Polifly Road
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Turn slight right
56 m · 8 sec
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Turn slight right onto Essex Street
2802 ft · 1 min · Essex Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
120 m · 13 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Court Street
832 ft · 24 sec · Court Street
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Turn left onto River Street
1.4 km · 2 min · River Street
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Turn slight right
59 m · 7 sec
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Turn right onto East Anderson Street
644 ft · 13 sec · East Anderson Street
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Continue on Cedar Lane
1.2 km · 1 min · Cedar Lane
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Turn left onto Garrison Avenue
2550 ft · 1 min · Garrison Avenue
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Continue on Sussex Road
896 ft · 33 sec · Sussex Road
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Turn right onto Emerson Avenue
115 m · 13 sec · Emerson Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Emerson Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Newark and Teaneck.
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.
McCarter Highway
Turn left onto McCarter Highway
5.79 mi · 00h 07m
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 Mostly Sunny near Teaneck.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Newark to Teaneck?
The road trip is about 18.6 miles (29.9 km) and usually takes 00h 28m 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?
Rutherford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.3 miles from Newark and 9.3 miles from Teaneck.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 13.9 miles (22.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.7 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 7:34 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.70 one way or $5.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Newark and Mostly Sunny near Teaneck.
Stop Ideas Near Rutherford
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 Rutherford.
Pennsylvania Station
Pennsylvania Station
Newark Liberty International Airport
Yonkers station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Newark and Teaneck. Straight-line distance: 13.86 mi (22.3 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 Teaneck
Township in New Jersey
| Population | 40,446 |
| Coordinates | 40.8976000, -74.0159700 |
| Altitude | 35 |
| Country | United States |
End: Teaneck (-74.01597, 40.8976)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 30 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 13m |
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 | $2.70 | $5.39 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $3.04 | $6.07 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $3.27 | $6.54 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $3.95 | $7.89 |
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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