Origin
Glen Rock, NJ
Afternoon in Glen Rock on Monday
Local time
2:01 PM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Glen Rock, NJ to Newark, NJ
Drive Time
34m
Distance
23.3 mi
37 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 32m
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6 AM
0h 35m
8 AM
0h 41m
10 AM
0h 37m
12 PM
0h 36m
3 PM
0h 37m
5 PM
0h 41m
8 PM
0h 33m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Glen Rock, NJ
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Trip Overview
If you are traveling from Glen Rock to Newark, you are looking at a straightforward 23.3-mile journey through the Northeast. Expect to spend about 34 minutes behind the wheel, making this a perfect candidate for a quick day trip that requires no overnight stays. You will navigate entirely via local roads, specifically Glen Avenue, Maple Avenue, and 1st Avenue, rather than hopping on major interstates. With a fuel budget of just $4, this is an incredibly economical route to manage. Since the trip is short and straightforward, you have plenty of flexibility to plan your arrival time around your specific needs in Newark.
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
11.6 miles from Glen Rock, NJ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 17m into the drive .
Drive Character
This 23.3-mile trek is strictly a turn-heavy local drive, meaning you won't experience any highway stretches along the way. Because your highway share is 0%, you should prepare for a consistent pace through residential and commercial corridors rather than high-speed cruising. The route keeps you engaged with frequent turns, requiring your full attention as you move through the local road network. Without any long, uninterrupted stretches, the drive feels constant and deliberate from start to finish. Navigating these local streets offers a direct, no-frills path between these two New Jersey locations.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Glen Avenue is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Glen Rock, NJ to Newark, NJ is easy. At 34m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Glen Rock, NJ to Newark, NJ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Glen Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Maple Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| 1st Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Madison Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| 2nd Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| McLean Boulevard | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Clay Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Broad Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Glen Avenue
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Glen Rock, NJ and Newark, NJ.
1
Start on the route
446 ft
·
36 sec
·
the route
2
At the end of the road, turn right onto Glen Avenue
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Glen Avenue
3
Turn right onto Maple Avenue
1.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Maple Avenue
4
Turn slight right onto 1st Avenue
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
1st Avenue
5
Turn left onto Madison Avenue
509 ft
·
16 sec
·
Madison Avenue
6
Turn left onto 2nd Avenue
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
2nd Avenue
7
Continue on McLean Boulevard
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
McLean Boulevard
8
Continue on McLean Boulevard
0.8 mi
·
51 sec
·
McLean Boulevard
9
Merge slight right
0.4 mi
·
26 sec
10
Keep slight left
11 mi
·
12 min
11
Turn right onto Clay Street
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
Clay Street
12
Turn left onto Broad Street
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
Broad Street
13
Keep slight right to continue on University Avenue
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
University Avenue
14
Turn left onto Market Street
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
·
Market Street
15
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Because this route relies exclusively on local roads like Maple and 1st Avenue, traffic patterns can shift quickly, so check your GPS for real-time congestion before you head out. You won't need to plan for any formal stops along the 34-minute drive, allowing you to easily complete the trip in one go. Keep your $4 fuel budget in mind, and consider filling up before you depart to avoid hunting for stations in busier areas. Since there are no highway segments to break up the drive, try to avoid peak commuting hours to ensure you aren't stuck behind local traffic lights for longer than necessary. Flexibility is your best asset here, as the short duration makes it easy to adjust your departure time to match your schedule.
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 11.6 miles from Glen Rock, NJ, or about 17m into the drive.
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 23.3 miles or 34m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 11.6 miles or 17m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 29m
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 Glen Rock, 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 Glen Rock, NJ
This is one driving day of about 23.3 miles and 34m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Glen Rock, 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 11.6 mi from Glen Rock, NJ · 17m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
12 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 23.3 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 11.6 miles from Glen Rock, 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
$3.86 one way
$7.71 round trip
$4.20/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $4.22 | $8.44 |
| premium | $4.92 | $4.52 | $9.03 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $5.18 | $10.35 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$4
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$29–$54
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7 | 0 | $2.45 | $1.12 |
| Efficient EV | 5.8 | 0 | $2.04 | $0.93 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.3 | 0 | $3.26 | $1.49 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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 Monday
Local time
2:01 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
3 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
34m 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 Glen Rock, NJ to Newark, NJ covers 23.3 miles and takes about 34m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Glen Avenue, Maple Avenue, 1st Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 11.6 miles from Glen Rock, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.86 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.
The drive from Glen Rock, NJ to Newark, NJ is easy. At 34m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Glen Rock, NJ to Newark, NJ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Glen Rock, NJ to Newark, NJ does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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