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Trip from Clark, NJ to Newark, NJ

Drive Time

21m

Distance

12.1 mi

19 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$2

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 6 min
4 AM
0h 20m ★
6 AM
0h 22m
8 AM
0h 26m
10 AM
0h 23m
12 PM
0h 23m
3 PM
0h 23m
5 PM
0h 25m
8 PM
0h 21m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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township in southern Union County, New Jersey, United States

Clark, NJ

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Trip Overview

If you are looking for a quick and straightforward transit in the Northeast, the 12.1-mile drive from Clark to Newark is a practical choice. You can expect to reach your destination in about 21 minutes, making this an ideal one-day trip that requires no overnight stops. With a fuel budget of just $2, it is an incredibly economical route for commuters or local travelers. The path transitions entirely within New Jersey, keeping you firmly in the Northeast region throughout the journey. Because the duration is so brief, you have total flexibility in your departure time without needing to worry about complex scheduling or long-distance travel fatigue.

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

6.1 miles from Clark, NJ

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 11m into the drive .

Drive Character

This 12.1-mile journey offers a mixed driving profile that keeps you engaged as you navigate through the area. You will split your time between local roads like Springfield Avenue and Raritan Road, and a significant 51% highway portion on the Garden State Parkway. Be prepared for a change in pace, as the longest uninterrupted stretch of the trip is 6.2 miles on the Parkway. The transition from local streets to higher-speed highway segments defines the character of this drive, requiring you to shift your focus between suburban navigation and faster-flowing traffic patterns. It is a functional, efficient route that balances urban accessibility with standard highway transit.

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 6.2 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.9 miles in near CR 607 / Raritan Road.

Route Complexity 6/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 12.1 miles you will encounter 11 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.9 miles (CR 607 / Raritan Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.9 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 8.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 11 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

6
0.9 mi into trip | ~2m in | CR 607 / Raritan Road

Turn left onto CR 607 / Raritan Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
1.9 mi into trip | ~5m in

Take the ramp toward GSP Toll North

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward GSP Toll North
7
8.4 mi into trip | ~14m in

Take the exit toward Irvington

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit 143 Toward Irvington
6
8.5 mi into trip | ~14m in | Cleremont Avenue

Turn left onto Cleremont Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
6
9.2 mi into trip | ~16m in | CR 603 / Springfield Avenue

Turn right onto CR 603 / Springfield Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.

Towns Along This Route

Between Clark, NJ and Newark, NJ, road signs point toward Gsp Toll North and Irvington.

Gsp Toll North

1.9 mi in | ~5m

Irvington

8.4 mi in | ~14m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Garden State Parkway 6.2 mi 8m
Springfield Avenue 2.7 mi 5m
Raritan Road 0.9 mi 2m
Walnut Avenue 0.5 mi 1m
Ball Street 0.4 mi <1m
Market Street 0.2 mi <1m
Chester Lang Place 0.2 mi <1m
Cleremont Avenue 0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Garden State Parkway — 6.2 mi, about 8m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Clark, NJ and Newark, NJ.

1

Start on Concord Street

211 ft · 14 sec · Concord Street
2

Turn left onto Carolina Street

397 ft · 19 sec · Carolina Street
3

Turn right onto Lexington Avenue

355 ft · 20 sec · Lexington Avenue
4

Turn left onto Chester Lang Place

0.2 mi · 42 sec · Chester Lang Place
5

At end of road, turn right onto CR 632

0.5 mi · 1 min · Walnut Avenue
6

Turn left onto CR 607

0.9 mi · 2 min · Raritan Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7

Turn left onto CR 615

432 ft · 17 sec · Centennial Avenue
Use the left lane.
8

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 31 sec
Toward GSP Toll North Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Merge onto GSP

6.2 mi · 8 min · Garden State Parkway
Use the straight / right lanes.
10

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 24 sec
Exit 143 Toward Irvington Use the slight right lane.
11

Turn left onto Cleremont Avenue

0.1 mi · 17 sec · Cleremont Avenue
Use the left lane.
12

Continue on Ball Street

0.4 mi · 49 sec · Ball Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
13

Continue on Washington Avenue

450 ft · 13 sec · Washington Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
14

Turn right onto CR 603

2.7 mi · 5 min · Springfield Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
15

Continue on CR 510

0.2 mi · 41 sec · Market Street
16

Arrive at destination

CR 510

Trip Plan

Since this is a short, 21-minute trip, you have the advantage of being able to depart whenever it suits your schedule best. You won't need to plan for any formal stops, as the distance is easily managed in a single, continuous stretch. Keep a close watch on your navigation as you move from the local roads onto the Garden State Parkway, as the transition is the most critical part of the drive. Because your fuel costs are minimal at approximately $2, you can prioritize convenience over finding the cheapest gas station along the way. Use the flexibility of this short travel time to avoid peak traffic hours if you want the smoothest experience possible.

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 6.1 miles from Clark, NJ, or about 11m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 6.2 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 12.1 miles or 21m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 6.1 miles or 11m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 18m

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 Clark, NJ so your first major turns are already loaded.

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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 Clark, NJ

This is one driving day of about 12.1 miles and 21m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Clark, 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 6.2 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 6.1 mi from Clark, NJ · 11m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Staten Island, NY

6 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

New York City, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 12.1 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Staten Island, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 6.1 miles from Clark, 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.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Thomas Edison National Historical Park

Thomas Edison National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Today, the brick buildings on Main Street in West Orange, NJ seem quiet, betraying little evidence of the research, development, and innovation of their heyday. Visitors can step back in time to Thoma...

4 mi from route ~10 min detour $10 near mile 9.6
Park Closure: Glenmont Mansion and Grounds Closed
View on nps.gov
Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park

Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Silk cloth and steam locomotives; textiles and continuous paper rolls; firearms and aircraft engines. What do these things have in common? All were manufactured in the same place - Paterson, NJ. In 17...

12 mi from route ~31 min detour Free near mile 11.7
View on nps.gov
Morristown National Historical Park

Morristown National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Morristown National Historical Park commemorates the sites of General Washington and the Continental Army’s winter encampment from December 1779 to June 1780, where soldiers survived the coldest winte...

15 mi from route ~36 min detour Free
View on nps.gov
Gateway National Recreation Area

Gateway National Recreation Area

National Recreation Area

Spanning 27,000 acres from Sandy Hook in New Jersey to Breezy Point in New York City, the park is both the gateway from the ocean into New York Harbor, and the gateway to the National Park Service for...

18 mi from route ~45 min detour Free near mile 12.1
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$2.00 one way

$4.00 round trip

$4.20/gal 25.4 MPG avg 4 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.60 $2.19 $4.38
premium $4.92 $2.34 $4.69
diesel $5.64 $2.69 $5.38

Estimated Tolls: $0.37

Garden State Parkway (6.2 mi) $0.37

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

$2

Tolls

$0

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$27–$52

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 4.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 3.6 0 $1.27 $0.58
Efficient EV 3 0 $1.06 $0.48
EV Truck/SUV 4.8 0 $1.69 $0.77

Gas CO2

4 kg

EV CO2

1 kg (75% 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.

Forecast data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Clark, NJ

Afternoon in Clark on Monday

Local time

1:50 PM

EDT

Current temp

61°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Newark, NJ

Afternoon in Newark on Monday

Local time

1:50 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

Very similar conditions

Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.

Road read

21m 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 Clark, NJ to Newark, NJ covers 12.1 miles and takes about 21m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Garden State Parkway, Springfield Avenue, Raritan Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 6.1 miles from Clark, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.00 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 12.1 miles you will encounter 11 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.9 miles (CR 607 / Raritan Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.9 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 8.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Clark, NJ and Newark, NJ, road signs point toward Gsp Toll North and Irvington.

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