Origin
Newark, NJ
Night in Newark on Sunday
Local time
9:32 PM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Newark, NJ to Bloomfield, NJ
Drive Time
13m
Distance
7.1 mi
11 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
Traveling the 7.1 miles from Newark to Bloomfield is a quick, straightforward journey that typically takes about 13 minutes. Because of the short distance, this trip is ideal as a simple day outing or a quick commute between these two Northeast locations. You will primarily navigate via the Garden State Parkway, Park Avenue, and Raymond Boulevard. Budgeting just $1 for fuel makes this an incredibly economical trip to plan. Since the entire route takes place within New Jersey, you won't need to worry about crossing regional borders or dealing with major logistics. It is a practical, no-fuss drive that gets you to your destination with minimal time behind the wheel.
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
3.6 miles from Newark, NJ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 7m into the drive .
Drive Character
This 7.1-mile trek offers a mixed driving profile that keeps things interesting as you transition between local streets and highway segments. You will spend roughly 40 percent of your time on the highway, with the longest uninterrupted stretch occurring on the Garden State Parkway for 2.5 miles. Expect the road personality to shift from the urban flow of Raymond Boulevard to the faster-paced environment of the Parkway. The transition between these road types requires you to stay alert as the pace changes from city speeds to highway cruising. Overall, the short duration ensures you reach Bloomfield well before any road fatigue sets in.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 19 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 2.5 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 1.6 miles in near North 1st Street.
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 7.1 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 1.6 miles (North 1st Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.2 miles (CR 658 / Park Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.3 miles (Parkway Drive): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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.
5
1.6 mi into trip
|
~3m in
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North 1st Street
Turn right onto North 1st Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
2.2 mi into trip
|
~4m in
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CR 658 / Park Avenue
Turn left onto CR 658 / Park Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
3.3 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
Parkway Drive
Keep slight left at fork onto Parkway Drive
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the none lane.
7
6.5 mi into trip
|
~11m in
Take the exit toward Hoover Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 150
Toward Hoover Avenue
7
6.7 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
CR 651 / Hoover Avenue
Turn left onto CR 651 / Hoover Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Towns Along This Route
On the drive from Newark, NJ to Bloomfield, NJ, road signs begin pointing toward Gsp Toll North along the way.
Gsp Toll North
3.8 mi in
|
~7m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Garden State Parkway | 2.5 mi | 3m |
| Park Avenue | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Raymond Boulevard | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| North 1st Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Orange Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Parkway Drive | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Lock Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Ridge Avenue | 0.3 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Garden State Parkway
— 2.5 mi, about 3m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Newark, NJ and Bloomfield, NJ.
1
Start on CR 510
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
·
Market Street
2
Turn right
217 ft
·
7 sec
3
Turn straight onto Washington Street
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
Washington Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
Turn left onto Raymond Boulevard
0.5 mi
·
56 sec
·
Raymond Boulevard
5
Continue on Lock Street
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
Lock Street
Use the none lane.
6
Continue on Nesbitt Street
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
·
Nesbitt Street
7
Turn left onto Orange Street
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
·
Orange Street
8
Turn right onto North 1st Street
0.5 mi
·
47 sec
·
North 1st Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
9
Continue on North 4th Street
393 ft
·
14 sec
·
North 4th Street
10
Turn left onto CR 658
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Park Avenue
Use the left lane.
11
Turn right onto North Oraton Parkway
63 ft
·
1 sec
·
North Oraton Parkway
12
Keep slight left at fork onto Parkway Drive
0.4 mi
·
42 sec
·
Parkway Drive
Use the none lane.
13
Continue on North Walnut Street
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
North Walnut Street
Use the none lane.
14
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
Toward GSP Toll North
15
Merge onto GSP
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Garden State Parkway
Use the none lane.
16
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
40 sec
Exit 150
Toward Hoover Avenue
Use the slight right lane.
17
Turn left onto CR 651
449 ft
·
15 sec
·
Hoover Avenue
Use the left lane.
18
Turn left onto Ridge Avenue
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Ridge Avenue
19
Arrive at destination
Ridge Avenue
Trip Plan
Since this is a short 13-minute drive, you have plenty of flexibility regarding your departure time. You can easily complete the entire trip without needing any scheduled stops, allowing you to maximize your time in Bloomfield. Keep an eye on your speed when transitioning from the 2.5-mile stretch on the Garden State Parkway onto local roads like Park Avenue, as traffic patterns can shift quickly. Because the fuel cost is estimated at only $1, you don't need to worry about planning specific gas stops along the way. Use the convenience of this short transit to enjoy a stress-free trip without the need for an overnight stay.
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 3.6 miles from Newark, NJ, or about 7m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 2.5 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 7.1 miles or 13m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 3.6 miles or 7m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 10m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Bloomfield, NJ than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Newark, 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 Newark, NJ
This is one driving day of about 7.1 miles and 13m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Newark, 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 2.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 3.6 mi from Newark, NJ · 7m 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 7.1 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 3.6 miles from Newark, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Bloomfield, NJ
The final approach into Bloomfield, 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 Bloomfield, 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
$1.17 one way
$2.35 round trip
$4.20/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $1.29 | $2.57 |
| premium | $4.92 | $1.38 | $2.75 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $1.58 | $3.15 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.15
Garden State Parkway
(2.5 mi)
$0.15
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: 2.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 50% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.1 | 0 | $0.75 | $0.34 |
| Efficient EV | 1.8 | 0 | $0.62 | $0.28 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 2.8 | 0 | $0.99 | $0.45 |
Gas CO2
2 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (50% 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
Bloomfield, NJ
Night in Bloomfield on Sunday
Local time
9:32 PM
EDT
Current temp
59°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 cooler 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 Newark, NJ to Bloomfield, NJ covers 7.1 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, Park Avenue, Raymond Boulevard. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 3.6 miles from Newark, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.17 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 7.1 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 1.6 miles (North 1st Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.2 miles (CR 658 / Park Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.3 miles (Parkway Drive): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Newark, NJ to Bloomfield, NJ, road signs begin pointing toward Gsp Toll North along the way.
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