How far is Pequannock, NJ from Newark, NJ?

The driving distance from Pequannock, NJ to Newark, NJ is about 21.4 miles (34.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 16.3 miles (26.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 05m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
21.39 mi
00h 32m
Flight
16.36 mi
26.33 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
16.36 mi
Kilometers
26.33 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
21.39 mi
Kilometers
34.43 km
Drive Time
00h 32m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Newark
Wed, Apr 22, 10:44 PM EDT
Return by in Pequannock
Wed, Apr 22, 11:17 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pequannock
2026-04-22T22:11
Arrive Newark
Wed, Apr 22, 10:44 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:33 AM to 7:33 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:24 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Pequannock
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
Clifton
NJ

The most populous city in Passaic County, New Jersey.

From Pequannock
10.6 mi
00h 16m
To Newark
10.7 mi
00h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph SE
Destination
63°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Jacksonville Road

    1630 ft · 31 sec · Jacksonville Road

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Newark-Pompton Turnpike

    973 ft · 17 sec · Newark-Pompton Turnpike

  3. 3

    Continue on Newark-Pompton Turnpike

    1.5 km · 2 min · Newark-Pompton Turnpike

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Black Oak Ridge Road

    1549 ft · 33 sec · Black Oak Ridge Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp straight

    1.3 km · 1 min

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    2.8 mi · 3 min

  7. 7

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

    91 m · 7 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on US 46 East: Clifton

    1737 ft · 42 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight right

    2.1 mi · 2 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  11. 11

    Turn slight left

    4.4 mi · 5 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 21 South: Newark

    2870 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    5.6 mi · 6 min

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Clay Street

    636 ft · 20 sec · Clay Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Broad Street

    790 ft · 15 sec · Broad Street

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on University Avenue

    1.3 km · 2 min · University Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Market Street

    1224 ft · 39 sec · Market Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Market Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Pequannock 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
18 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
84.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
NJ 21 South
6.11 mi · 29%
US 46 East
4.03 mi · 19%
Black Oak Ridge Road
3.89 mi · 18%
Newark-Pompton Turnpike
1.11 mi · 5%
University Avenue
0.83 mi · 4%
Jacksonville Road
0.31 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 32m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.1 mi
16.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Clifton
00h 16m from Pequannock
Leave By
7:24 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 21.4 miles (34.4 km) and usually takes 00h 32m 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?

Clifton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.6 miles from Pequannock and 10.7 miles from Newark.

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

The direct path is about 16.3 miles (26.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.1 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 7:24 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.11 one way or $6.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Clifton

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 Clifton and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Parking Lot
Scenic stop 11.9 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 13.4 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 8.6 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 13.4 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 Clifton.

RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

14 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

17 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

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

Yonkers station

24 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pequannock and Newark. Straight-line distance: 16.36 mi (26.33 km).

Pequannock

#1 Pequannock

Township of New Jersey

Population14,884
Coordinates40.9523200, -74.2987600
Altitude58
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: Jacksonville Road (-74.29876, 40.95231)
End: Market Street (-74.17237, 40.73566)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 34 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.76 gal
2.86 L · about $3.11
Round trip
$6.21
1.52 gal · 5.72 L
Estimated CO2
6.8 kg one way
Round trip: 13.5 kg / 30 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $3.11 $6.21
Mid-grade $4.60 $3.50 $6.99
Premium $4.95 $3.77 $7.53
Diesel $5.98 $4.54 $9.09

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 Pequannock and Newark. The current time is 22:11:30.

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.