How far is Pompton Lakes, NJ from Newark, NJ?
The driving distance from Pompton Lakes, NJ to Newark, NJ is about 31.1 miles (50.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 19.6 miles (31.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 22m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
Reverse, save, or send this route
This is an easy same-day return drive. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.
This is an easy same-day return drive.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 00h 41m.
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.
City in Morrison County, Minnesota
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Rain Showers Likely
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Pompton Lakes and Newark.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pompton Lakes and Newark.
-
1
Start on the route
12 m · 9 sec
-
2
Turn left onto Lakeside Avenue
25 m · 5 sec · Lakeside Avenue
-
3
Turn sharp left onto Wanaque Avenue
2271 ft · 42 sec · Wanaque Avenue
-
4
Keep slight right to continue on Wanaque Avenue
70 m · 4 sec · Wanaque Avenue
-
5
Turn slight right onto Paterson-Hamburg Turnpike
1.3 km · 2 min · Paterson-Hamburg Turnpike
-
6
Turn left onto Newark-Pompton Turnpike
1.5 km · 1 min · Newark-Pompton Turnpike
-
7
Continue straight
3090 ft · 47 sec
-
8
Keep slight left
6.2 mi · 7 min
-
9
Take the exit slight left toward I 80 East, US 46 East: New York, Clifton
91 m · 7 sec
-
10
Keep slight right to continue on US 46 East: Clifton
1737 ft · 42 sec
-
11
Merge slight right
2.1 mi · 2 min
-
12
Continue straight
1.6 mi · 2 min
-
13
Turn slight left
4.4 mi · 5 min
-
14
Take the exit slight right toward NJ 21 South: Newark
2870 ft · 1 min
-
15
Merge slight left
5.6 mi · 6 min
-
16
Turn right onto Clay Street
636 ft · 20 sec · Clay Street
-
17
Turn left onto Broad Street
790 ft · 15 sec · Broad Street
-
18
Keep slight right to continue on University Avenue
1.3 km · 2 min · University Avenue
-
19
Turn left onto Market Street
1224 ft · 39 sec · Market Street
-
20
Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Market Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Pompton Lakes and Newark.
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.
Newark-Pompton Turnpike
Keep slight left
6.21 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.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Pompton Lakes 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 Pompton Lakes to Newark?
The road trip is about 31.1 miles (50.1 km) and usually takes 00h 41m 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 12.5 miles from Pompton Lakes and 18.6 miles from Newark.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 19.6 miles (31.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.5 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 7:08 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.49 one way or $8.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Pompton Lakes and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Newark.
Stop Ideas Near Little Falls
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Radio City Music Hall
CITY HALL LOBBY
Market St at City Hall
City Hall Parking Lot
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Little Falls.
Pennsylvania Station
Newark Liberty International Airport
Pennsylvania Station
Yonkers station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Pompton Lakes and Newark. Straight-line distance: 19.64 mi (31.6 km).
#1 Pompton Lakes
Town in Passaic County, New Jersey, United States
| Population | 10,931 |
| Coordinates | 41.0053800, -74.2907000 |
| Altitude | 67 |
| Country | United States |
#2 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 |
End: Market Street (-74.17237, 40.73566)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 50 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 23m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.09 | $4.49 | $8.99 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $5.06 | $10.12 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $5.45 | $10.90 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $6.58 | $13.16 |
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
Distance to Other Cities
Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.