How far is Winfield, NJ from Newark, NJ?

The driving distance from Winfield, NJ to Newark, NJ is about 10.7 miles (17.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 8.8 miles (14.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 38m 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
10.72 mi
00h 19m
Flight
8.74 mi
14.07 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
8.74 mi
Kilometers
14.07 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
10.72 mi
Kilometers
17.26 km
Drive Time
00h 19m

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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 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Newark
Sun, May 3, 9:25 AM EDT
Return by in Winfield
Sun, May 3, 9:44 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Winfield
2026-05-03T09:05
Arrive Newark
Sun, May 3, 9:25 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 19m
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 Winfield
10:00 PM EDT
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
Union
NJ

A city in Union County, New Jersey.

From Winfield
5.2 mi
00h 09m
To Newark
5.6 mi
00h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Winfield Weather
NJ
Live fallback forecast
42°F
Overnight
Using Linden as the closest live forecast in the Union County weather hub.

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Sun, May 3 3:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW
Destination
62°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 3 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 21 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Commerce Drive

    34 m · 10 sec · Commerce Drive

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Jackson Drive

    149 m · 22 sec · Jackson Drive

  3. 3

    Take the ramp straight toward GSP Toll North

    1178 ft · 29 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

    6.2 mi · 9 min · Garden State Parkway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward Irvington

    816 ft · 24 sec

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Cleremont Avenue

    671 ft · 17 sec · Cleremont Avenue

  7. 7

    Continue on Ball Street

    2273 ft · 49 sec · Ball Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Washington Avenue

    137 m · 13 sec · Washington Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Springfield Avenue

    2.7 mi · 5 min · Springfield Avenue

  10. 10

    Continue on Market Street

    1253 ft · 42 sec · Market Street

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Market Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Winfield 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
11 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
102.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Garden State Parkway
6.21 mi · 58%
Springfield Avenue
2.7 mi · 25%
Ball Street
0.43 mi · 4%
Market Street
0.24 mi · 2%
GSP Toll North
0.22 mi · 2%
Irvington
0.15 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Garden State Parkway

Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

6.21 mi · 00h 09m

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 19m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.9 mi
8.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Union
00h 09m from Winfield
Leave By
7:52 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Cloudy leaving Winfield and Sunny near Newark.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 10.7 miles (17.3 km) and usually takes 00h 19m 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?

Union is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.2 miles from Winfield and 5.6 miles from Newark.

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

The direct path is about 8.8 miles (14.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.9 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 $1.55 one way or $3.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Winfield and Sunny near Newark.

Stop Ideas Near Union

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 Union and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Parking Lot
Scenic stop 10.8 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 12.9 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 4.4 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 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 Union.

RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

6 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

9 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

Metropark station

15 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Winfield and Newark. Straight-line distance: 8.74 mi (14.07 km).

Winfield

#1 Winfield

Census-designated place in Union County, Pennsylvania

Population1,494
Coordinates40.6426000, -74.2854300
Altitude18
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: Commerce Drive (-74.285474, 40.642573)
End: Market Street (-74.17237, 40.73566)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 17 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.38 gal
1.43 L · about $1.55
Round trip
$3.11
0.76 gal · 2.86 L
Estimated CO2
3.4 kg one way
Round trip: 6.8 kg / 15 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $1.55 $3.11
Mid-grade $4.60 $1.75 $3.50
Premium $4.95 $1.88 $3.77
Diesel $5.98 $2.27 $4.54

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 · May 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Winfield and Newark. The current time is 09:05:52.

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.