Origin
Bogota, NJ
Afternoon in Bogota on Thursday
Local time
4:48 PM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bogota, NJ to Newark, NJ
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
23m
Distance
16.8 mi
27 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 22m
★
6 AM
0h 24m
8 AM
0h 28m
10 AM
0h 25m
12 PM
0h 25m
3 PM
0h 26m
5 PM
0h 28m
8 PM
0h 23m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bogota, NJ
Parcerografo
Trip Overview
The drive from Bogota, NJ to Newark, NJ covers 16.8 miles and takes about 23m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on NJ 21, NJ 17, Christopher Columbus Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 5.9 miles on NJ 21. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.79 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 23m. Total distance: 16.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
23m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (66%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 23m highway drive covering 16.8 miles, with most of the trip on NJ 21 and NJ 17. The longest continuous stretch is about 5.9 miles on NJ 21.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 24 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 is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on NJ 21 and NJ 17. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 2.7 miles in.
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 22 decision points packed into just 16.8 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 23m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 2.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 2.8 miles (CR 55 / Polifly Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 8.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 22 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
8
2.7 mi into trip
|
~4m in
Take the exit toward Newark, Hasbrouck Heights
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 64B
Toward Newark, Hasbrouck Heights
7
2.8 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
CR 55 / Polifly Road
Turn left onto CR 55 / Polifly Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / right lanes.
7
8.7 mi into trip
|
~12m 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
9.3 mi into trip
|
~13m 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
15.6 mi into trip
|
~21m in
|
Broad Street
Turn left onto Broad Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Bogota, NJ to Newark, NJ, road signs begin pointing toward Hasbrouck Heights along the way.
Hasbrouck Heights
2.7 mi in
|
~4m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| NJ 21 | 5.9 mi | 6m |
| NJ 17 | 4.3 mi | 5m |
| Christopher Columbus Highway | 1.5 mi | 1m |
| NJ 3 | 0.9 mi | <1m |
| University Avenue | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| River Road | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| Market Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Terrace Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
NJ 21
— 5.9 mi, about 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bogota, NJ and Newark, NJ.
1
Start on West Fort Lee Road
0.2 mi
·
52 sec
·
West Fort Lee Road
2
Turn left onto CR 41
0.6 mi
·
59 sec
·
River Road
3
Keep slight right at fork onto CR 41
275 ft
·
10 sec
·
West Shore Avenue
4
Turn left onto Fairview Avenue
0.1 mi
·
31 sec
·
Fairview Avenue
5
Turn right onto Palisade Avenue
254 ft
·
9 sec
·
Palisade Avenue
6
Turn right onto North Avenue
111 ft
·
2 sec
·
North Avenue
7
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
Toward I 80 West
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
8
Merge onto I 80
1.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Christopher Columbus Highway
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Exit 64B
Toward Newark, Hasbrouck Heights
Use the slight right lane.
10
Turn left onto CR 55
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
·
Polifly Road
Use the left / right lanes.
11
Continue on CR 55
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
Terrace Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
12
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
13
Merge onto NJ 17
4.3 mi
·
5 min
·
NJ 17
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
14
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Toward NJ 3 West: Newark
Use the slight right lane.
15
Merge onto NJ 3
0.9 mi
·
57 sec
·
NJ 3
16
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
Toward NJ 21: Paterson, Newark
Use the slight right lane.
17
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
Toward NJ 21 North, NJ 21 South
18
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Toward NJ 21 South: Newark
Use the slight right lane.
19
Merge onto NJ 21
5.9 mi
·
6 min
·
NJ 21
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Turn right onto CR 506 Spur
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
Clay Street
21
Turn left onto Broad Street
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
Broad Street
Use the left lane.
22
Keep slight right at fork onto University Avenue
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
University Avenue
23
Turn left onto CR 510
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
·
Market Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
24
Arrive at destination
CR 510
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.79 one way
$5.57 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $3.05 | $6.10 |
| premium | $4.93 | $3.26 | $6.52 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.71 | $7.42 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5 | 0 | $1.76 | $0.81 |
| Efficient EV | 4.2 | 0 | $1.47 | $0.67 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.7 | 0 | $2.35 | $1.08 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 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
Afternoon in Newark on Thursday
Local time
4:48 PM
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
23m 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 Bogota, NJ to Newark, NJ covers 16.8 miles and takes about 23m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are NJ 21, NJ 17, Christopher Columbus Highway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 8.4 miles from Bogota, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.79 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 22 decision points packed into just 16.8 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 23m.
The main spots that need attention: at 2.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 2.8 miles (CR 55 / Polifly Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 8.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Bogota, NJ to Newark, NJ, road signs begin pointing toward Hasbrouck Heights along the way.
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.
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