Origin
Newark, NJ
Afternoon in Newark on Thursday
Local time
1:16 PM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Newark, NJ to Leonia, NJ
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
25m
Distance
15.2 mi
24 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 23m
★
6 AM
0h 25m
8 AM
0h 30m
10 AM
0h 27m
12 PM
0h 26m
3 PM
0h 27m
5 PM
0h 29m
8 PM
0h 24m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Leonia, NJ
Brendon Spring
Trip Overview
This quick 15.2-mile drive from Newark to Leonia, NJ, is designed for efficiency, taking about 25 minutes. Primarily a highway-focused journey, you'll spend about 75% of your time on the faster lanes. Given its short distance and duration, this route is perfectly suited as a single-day trip, requiring no overnight stays. The estimated fuel cost is around $3, making it an economical option for getting between these two Northeast locations. Expect a straightforward commute with minimal fuss.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 25m. Total distance: 15.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
25m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (75%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This drive leans heavily towards highway travel, with a 75% highway share. You'll experience a significant stretch of 8 miles on the New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur, offering a consistent pace. The route transitions through the Essex Freeway before reaching its local destination. While not a scenic tour, it prioritizes directness and speed, making it ideal for those prioritizing arrival time over leisurely exploration. The character is predominantly that of efficient transit.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur is the longest continuous segment at about 8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur and Essex Freeway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1 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 13 decision points packed into just 15.2 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 25m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 4.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 12.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 13 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
1 mi into trip
|
~2m in
Take the ramp toward I 280 East: Harrison, Jersey City
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 280 East: Harrison, Jersey City
7
4.1 mi into trip
|
~7m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 95 North: George Washington Bridge
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 95 North: George Washington Bridge
7
12.7 mi into trip
|
~20m in
Take the exit toward US 46: The Ridgefields, Palisades Park
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 US 46: The Ridgefields, Palisades Park
9
12.8 mi into trip
|
~20m in
Keep slight right at fork toward US 46 East: Ridgefield, Palisades Park
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward US 46 East: Ridgefield, Palisades Park
7
13.6 mi into trip
|
~22m in
Take the exit toward US 1 South, US 9 South: Broad Avenue
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 US 1 South, US 9 South: Broad Avenue
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Newark, NJ and Leonia, NJ, road signs point toward Jersey City, Trenton and Palisades Park.
Jersey City
1 mi in
|
~2m
Trenton
4 mi in
|
~7m
Palisades Park
12.7 mi in
|
~20m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur | 8 mi | 10m |
| Essex Freeway | 2.8 mi | 4m |
| Broad Avenue | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Washington Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| US 46 | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Broad Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Market Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur
— 8 mi, about 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Newark, NJ and Leonia, 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
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Washington Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
Turn left onto Broad Street
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
Broad Street
Use the left lane.
5
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Toward I 280 East: Harrison, Jersey City
6
Merge onto I 280
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Essex Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Keep slight left at fork
401 ft
·
9 sec
Toward I 95: George Washington Bridge, Trenton
8
Keep slight left at fork
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 95 North: George Washington Bridge
Use the slight right lane.
9
Merge onto I 95; NJTP
8.0 mi
·
10 min
·
New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Toward US 46: The Ridgefields, Palisades Park
Use the slight right lane.
11
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
42 sec
Toward US 46 East: Ridgefield, Palisades Park
Use the slight right lane.
12
Merge onto US 46
0.5 mi
·
45 sec
·
US 46
13
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
Toward US 1 South, US 9 South: Broad Avenue
Use the slight right lane.
14
Turn left onto US 1; US 9
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Broad Avenue
Use the straight / left lanes.
15
Arrive at destination
Broad Avenue
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.52 one way
$5.04 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $2.76 | $5.52 |
| premium | $4.93 | $2.95 | $5.90 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.36 | $6.71 |
Estimated Tolls: $1.12
New Jersey Turnpike
(8 mi)
$1.12
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Tolls
$1
Total
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.6 | 0 | $1.60 | $0.73 |
| Efficient EV | 3.8 | 0 | $1.33 | $0.61 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.1 | 0 | $2.13 | $0.97 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
Leonia, NJ
Afternoon in Leonia on Thursday
Local time
1:16 PM
EDT
Current temp
48°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
13 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
25m 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 Leonia, NJ covers 15.2 miles and takes about 25m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur, Essex Freeway, Broad Avenue. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 7.6 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 $2.52 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 13 decision points packed into just 15.2 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 25m.
The main spots that need attention: at 1 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 4.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 12.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Newark, NJ and Leonia, NJ, road signs point toward Jersey City, Trenton and Palisades Park.
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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