Origin
Bloomfield, NJ
Night in Bloomfield on Sunday
Local time
9:32 PM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bloomfield, NJ to Newark, NJ
Drive Time
13m
Distance
7.4 mi
12 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 12m
★
6 AM
0h 14m
8 AM
0h 16m
10 AM
0h 14m
12 PM
0h 14m
3 PM
0h 15m
5 PM
0h 16m
8 PM
0h 13m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bloomfield, NJ
Alexa V. Mato
Trip Overview
Spanning just 7.4 miles, this quick transit between Bloomfield and Newark is a straightforward trip that takes roughly 13 minutes to complete. Because of the minimal distance, you can easily handle this as a single-day excursion without needing any overnight stays. You will navigate a mix of thoroughfares, including the Garden State Parkway, Central Avenue, and Raymond Boulevard, keeping your fuel costs remarkably low at around $1. This drive serves as a practical connection within the Northeast region, offering a direct path between the two New Jersey locations. It is an ideal route if you are looking for efficiency and simplicity rather than a long-haul adventure.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
3.7 miles from Bloomfield, NJ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 6m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a mixed driving experience that balances high-speed transit with local navigation. You will spend about 50% of your time on highways, with the Garden State Parkway providing the longest uninterrupted stretch of 3.6 miles. As you transition off the Parkway, the character of the road shifts toward local streets like Central Avenue and Raymond Boulevard. This evolution from highway pace to urban road surfaces requires you to stay alert for changing speed limits and traffic patterns. The brief duration ensures you won't face the fatigue of a long-distance commute, allowing you to focus on the immediate transitions between these two neighboring municipalities.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Garden State Parkway is the longest continuous segment at about 3.6 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 4.3 miles in.
Route Complexity
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 13 significant decision points across 7.4 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 4.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 4.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 6 miles (1st Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 13 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
8
4.3 mi into trip
|
~6m in
Take the exit toward I 280, CR 508: The Oranges, 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.
Exit 145
Toward I 280, CR 508: The Oranges, Newark
8
4.5 mi into trip
|
~7m in
Keep slight right at fork toward CR 508: Central Avenue
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
Toward CR 508: Central Avenue
6
6 mi into trip
|
~10m in
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1st Street
Turn right onto 1st Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
6.1 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
West Market Street
Turn left onto West Market Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
7.2 mi into trip
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~12m in
|
CR 510 / Market Street
Turn left onto CR 510 / Market Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
Towns Along This Route
Between Bloomfield, NJ and Newark, NJ, road signs point toward Gsp Toll South and Cr 508: The Oranges.
Gsp Toll South
0.5 mi in
|
~1m
Cr 508: The Oranges
4.3 mi in
|
~6m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Garden State Parkway | 3.6 mi | 4m |
| Central Avenue | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Raymond Boulevard | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Warren Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Ridge Avenue | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| Market Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| West Market Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| University Avenue | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Garden State Parkway
— 3.6 mi, about 4m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bloomfield, NJ and Newark, NJ.
1
Start on Ridge Avenue
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Ridge Avenue
2
At end of road, turn right onto CR 651
187 ft
·
6 sec
·
Hoover Avenue
3
Turn right onto Summit Avenue
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
Summit Avenue
4
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
Toward GSP Toll South
5
Merge onto GSP
3.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Garden State Parkway
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Exit 145
Toward I 280, CR 508: The Oranges, Newark
Use the slight right lane.
7
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
Toward CR 508: Central Avenue
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
8
Turn straight onto South Oraton Parkway
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
South Oraton Parkway
9
Turn left onto CR 508
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Central Avenue
Use the none lane.
10
Turn right onto 1st Street
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
1st Street
Use the right lane.
11
Turn left onto West Market Street
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
West Market Street
Use the left lane.
12
Turn slight left onto Warren Street
0.4 mi
·
44 sec
·
Warren Street
Use the none lane.
13
Turn right onto Raymond Boulevard
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
·
Raymond Boulevard
14
Turn right onto University Avenue
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
University Avenue
15
Turn left onto CR 510
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
·
Market Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
16
Arrive at destination
CR 510
Trip Plan
Given the short 13-minute duration, you have significant flexibility when planning your departure time. Since this route involves no planned stops, you can easily integrate it into a larger daily schedule without worrying about complex logistics. Keep an eye on your navigation as you move from the Garden State Parkway onto local arterials to ensure you don't miss your turn onto Central Avenue. Because fuel costs are negligible at $1, you don't need to worry about planning specific gas stops along the way. Use the brevity of this 7.4-mile trip to your advantage by choosing a departure window that avoids local peak-hour congestion for the smoothest possible transition into Newark.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 3.7 miles from Bloomfield, NJ, or about 6m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 3.6 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 7.4 miles or 13m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 3.7 miles or 6m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 11m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Newark, NJ than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Bloomfield, NJ so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Bloomfield, NJ
This is one driving day of about 7.4 miles and 13m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Bloomfield, NJ.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on Garden State Parkway for about 3.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 3.7 mi from Bloomfield, NJ · 6m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
4 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 7.4 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 3.7 miles from Bloomfield, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Newark, NJ
The final approach into Newark, NJ usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Newark, NJ.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.22 one way
$2.45 round trip
$4.20/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $1.34 | $2.68 |
| premium | $4.92 | $1.43 | $2.87 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $1.64 | $3.29 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.22
Garden State Parkway
(3.6 mi)
$0.22
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$1
Tolls
$0
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$26–$51
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.2 | 0 | $0.78 | $0.36 |
| Efficient EV | 1.9 | 0 | $0.65 | $0.30 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3 | 0 | $1.04 | $0.47 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (67% 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
Night in Newark on Sunday
Local time
9:32 PM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
2 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
13m 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 Bloomfield, NJ to Newark, NJ covers 7.4 miles and takes about 13m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Garden State Parkway, Central Avenue, Raymond Boulevard. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 3.7 miles from Bloomfield, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.22 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 demanding drive. With 13 significant decision points across 7.4 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 4.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 4.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 6 miles (1st Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Between Bloomfield, NJ and Newark, NJ, road signs point toward Gsp Toll South and Cr 508: The Oranges.
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