How far is Oakland, NJ from Newark, NJ?

The driving distance from Oakland, NJ to Newark, NJ is about 25 miles (40.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 19.8 miles (31.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 19m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
25.05 mi
00h 39m
Flight
19.77 mi
31.81 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
19.77 mi
Kilometers
31.81 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
25.05 mi
Kilometers
40.31 km
Drive Time
00h 39m

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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 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Newark
Fri, Nov 6, 2:42 PM EST
Return by in Oakland
Fri, Nov 6, 3:22 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Oakland
2026-11-06T14:02
Arrive Newark
Fri, Nov 6, 2:42 PM EST
Route Timing
00h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:40 AM to 7:40 PM EST

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 EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Oakland
10:00 PM EST
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
Little Falls
NJ

City in Morrison County, Minnesota

From Oakland
12.4 mi
00h 19m
To Newark
12.6 mi
00h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Today

Rain

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 8:00 AM EST
Wind
2 mph NW
Destination
67°F
Friday

Rain

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 6:00 AM EST
Wind
3 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Ramapo Valley Road

    106 m · 6 sec · Ramapo Valley Road

  2. 2

    Continue on Terhune Drive

    1.8 mi · 4 min · Terhune Drive

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Paterson-Hamburg Turnpike

    1.2 km · 1 min · Paterson-Hamburg Turnpike

  4. 4

    Turn slight right

    2.4 mi · 5 min

  5. 5

    Take the ramp right

    133 m · 12 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight left

    39 m · 6 sec

  7. 7

    Turn left

    3.8 mi · 4 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight left toward I 80 East, US 46 East: New York, Clifton

    91 m · 7 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on US 46 East: Clifton

    1737 ft · 42 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight right

    2.1 mi · 2 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  12. 12

    Turn slight left

    4.4 mi · 5 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 21 South: Newark

    2870 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    5.6 mi · 6 min

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Clay Street

    636 ft · 20 sec · Clay Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Broad Street

    790 ft · 15 sec · Broad Street

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on University Avenue

    1.3 km · 2 min · University Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Market Street

    1224 ft · 39 sec · Market Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Market Street

Car Route Details

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

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
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
76 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
NJ 21 South
6.11 mi · 24%
US 46 East
4.03 mi · 16%
Terhune Drive
1.84 mi · 7%
University Avenue
0.83 mi · 3%
Paterson-Hamburg Turnpike
0.83 mi · 3%
Market Street
0.23 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

NJ 21 South

Merge slight left

5.56 mi · 00h 06m

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 39m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.2 mi
19.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Little Falls
00h 19m from Oakland
Leave By
7:10 PM EST
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Rain leaving Oakland and Rain near Newark.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 25 miles (40.3 km) and usually takes 00h 39m 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?

Little Falls is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.4 miles from Oakland and 12.6 miles from Newark.

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

The direct path is about 19.8 miles (31.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.2 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:10 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.60 one way or $7.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain around Oakland and Rain near Newark.

Stop Ideas Near Little Falls

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 Little Falls and the surrounding midpoint area.
Radio City Music Hall
Scenic stop 13.9 mi away

Radio City Music Hall

New York , NY
1260 6th Ave, New York, NY 10020, United States
Rating 4.7/5 17,642 reviews Tourist attraction,Concert hall,Live music venue,Performing arts theater
CITY HALL LOBBY
Meeting point 12.9 mi away

CITY HALL LOBBY

Hoboken , NJ
94 Washington St, Hoboken, NJ 07030
Rating 4.8/5 8 reviews City Hall
Clifton Recycle in City Hall
Nearby stop 2 mi away

Clifton Recycle in City Hall

Clifton , NJ
Recycle Drive, Clifton, NJ 07013
Rating 4.6/5 44 reviews Recycling drop-off location
City Hall Parking Lot
Scenic stop 13.6 mi away

City Hall Parking Lot

Jersey City , NJ
280 Grove St, Jersey City, NJ 07302
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews Parking lot

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Little Falls.

RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

15 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

18 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

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

Yonkers station

27 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Oakland and Newark. Straight-line distance: 19.77 mi (31.81 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Oakland

Oakland is a place in New Jersey, United States.

Population0
Coordinates41.0131500, -74.2643100
Altitude68
CountryUnited States
Newark

#2 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
Start: Ramapo Valley Road (-74.26417, 41.013149)
End: Market Street (-74.17237, 40.73566)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 40 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.88 gal
3.35 L · about $3.60
Round trip
$7.21
1.76 gal · 6.7 L
Estimated CO2
7.8 kg one way
Round trip: 15.6 kg / 34 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.10 $3.60 $7.21
Mid-grade $4.72 $4.16 $8.31
Premium $5.04 $4.43 $8.87
Diesel $6.33 $5.57 $11.15

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 · Nov 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Oakland and Newark. The current time is 14:02:58.

Distance to Other Cities

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