Origin
Bergenfield, NJ
Morning in Bergenfield on Friday
Local time
11:41 AM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bergenfield, NJ to Newark, NJ
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
30m
Distance
20.8 mi
33 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 28m
★
6 AM
0h 31m
8 AM
0h 36m
10 AM
0h 32m
12 PM
0h 32m
3 PM
0h 33m
5 PM
0h 36m
8 PM
0h 29m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bergenfield, NJ
Thomas Parker
Trip Overview
This quick 20.8-mile journey from Bergenfield, NJ, to Newark, NJ, is designed for a single day, taking approximately 30 minutes to complete. You'll primarily navigate via NJ 21 and NJ 17, with a segment on New Bridge Road contributing to the overall drive. With a modest fuel cost of around $3, this route offers a convenient and budget-friendly option for getting between two points within the Northeast region. Its short distance makes it ideal for a quick trip without the need for an overnight stay.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 30m. Total distance: 20.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
30m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (53%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a mixed drive on this route, with 53% of the journey on highways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 5.9 miles along NJ 21. This drive transitions between faster-paced highway sections and potentially more local road conditions as you make your way south. You'll experience a blend of speeds and road types, keeping the driving dynamic throughout the relatively short distance.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 26 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
NJ 21 is the longest continuous segment at about 5.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near CR 39 / South Washington Avenue.
Driving Effort
10/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 19 decision points packed into just 20.8 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 30m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (CR 39 / South Washington Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.1 miles (CR 49 / New Bridge Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 12.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 19 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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CR 39 / South Washington Avenue
Turn right onto CR 39 / South Washington Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
1.1 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
CR 49 / New Bridge Road
Turn right onto CR 49 / New Bridge Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
12.8 mi into trip
|
~19m in
Take the exit toward NJ 21: Paterson, Newark
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward NJ 21: Paterson, Newark
8
13.3 mi into trip
|
~20m in
Keep slight right at fork toward NJ 21 South: Newark
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward NJ 21 South: Newark
7
19.6 mi into trip
|
~28m in
|
Broad Street
Turn left onto Broad Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| NJ 21 | 5.9 mi | 6m |
| NJ 17 | 4.3 mi | 5m |
| New Bridge Road | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| Hackensack Avenue | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| River Street | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| South Washington Avenue | 1 mi | 1m |
| NJ 3 | 0.9 mi | <1m |
| University Avenue | 0.8 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
NJ 21
— 5.9 mi, about 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bergenfield, NJ and Newark, NJ.
1
Start on Portland Avenue
93 ft
·
5 sec
·
Portland Avenue
2
Turn right onto CR 70
371 ft
·
11 sec
·
West Main Street
3
Turn right onto CR 39
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
South Washington Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
Turn right onto CR 49
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
New Bridge Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Continue on CR 49
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
Roemer Avenue
6
Continue on CR 49
0.6 mi
·
53 sec
·
New Bridge Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
Continue on CR 503; CR 49
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Hackensack Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
Continue on CR 503; CR 49
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
River Street
Use the straight lane.
9
Turn right onto CR 56
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
Court Street
10
At end of road, turn left onto CR 56
362 ft
·
14 sec
·
Main Street
11
Turn right onto CR 124
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Essex Street
Use the right lane.
12
Turn left onto CR 55
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Polifly Road
13
Continue on CR 55
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
Terrace Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
14
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
15
Merge onto NJ 17
4.3 mi
·
5 min
·
NJ 17
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
16
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Toward NJ 3 West: Newark
Use the slight right lane.
17
Merge onto NJ 3
0.9 mi
·
57 sec
·
NJ 3
18
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
Toward NJ 21: Paterson, Newark
Use the slight right lane.
19
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
Toward NJ 21 North, NJ 21 South
20
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Toward NJ 21 South: Newark
Use the slight right lane.
21
Merge onto NJ 21
5.9 mi
·
6 min
·
NJ 21
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
22
Turn right onto CR 506 Spur
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
Clay Street
23
Turn left onto Broad Street
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
Broad Street
Use the left lane.
24
Keep slight right at fork onto University Avenue
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
University Avenue
25
Turn left onto CR 510
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
·
Market Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
26
Arrive at destination
CR 510
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.45 one way
$6.90 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $3.78 | $7.55 |
| premium | $4.93 | $4.03 | $8.07 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.59 | $9.18 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.2 | 0 | $2.18 | $1.00 |
| Efficient EV | 5.2 | 0 | $1.82 | $0.83 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.3 | 0 | $2.91 | $1.33 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Newark, NJ
Morning in Newark on Friday
Local time
11:41 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
14 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
30m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Bergenfield, NJ to Newark, NJ covers 20.8 miles and takes about 30m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are NJ 21, NJ 17, New Bridge Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 10.4 miles from Bergenfield, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.45 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a short but busy drive. With 19 decision points packed into just 20.8 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 30m.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (CR 39 / South Washington Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.1 miles (CR 49 / New Bridge Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 12.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Bergenfield, NJ to Newark, NJ does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Thomas Edison National Historical Park, Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park and Gateway National Recreation Area. There are 4 parks within detour distance of this route.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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