Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
27m
Distance
19.2 mi
31 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
North Haledon, NJ
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The drive from Newark, NJ to North Haledon, NJ covers 19.2 miles and takes about 27m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on McCarter Highway, McLean Boulevard, CR 650 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 11 miles on McCarter Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.18 one way before food or hotel costs.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| McCarter Highway | 11 mi | 12m |
| McLean Boulevard | 2.7 mi | 3m |
| CR 650 | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Belmont Avenue | 1 mi | 1m |
| 10th Avenue | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Washington Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Lafayette Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Broad Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Newark, NJ and North Haledon, NJ.
Start on CR 510
Turn right
Turn straight onto Washington Street
Turn left onto Broad Street
Turn right
Continue on CR 506 Spur
Turn left onto NJ 21
Merge onto US 46
Keep slight left at fork onto NJ 20
Turn slight left
Continue on 10th Avenue
At end of road, turn right onto East 16th Street
Turn left onto CR 650
Turn slight left onto CR 650
Turn right onto CR 675
Turn right
Turn left
At end of road, turn right
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.8 and 19.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn left onto Broad Street
Lane positioning matters here
Turn right
Lane positioning matters here
Turn left onto NJ 21 / McCarter Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight left at fork onto NJ 20 / McLean Boulevard toward NJ 20 North: Paterson
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
At end of road, turn right
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
Regular Gas
$3.18 one way
$6.37 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $3.49 | $6.97 |
| premium | $4.93 | $3.72 | $7.45 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.24 | $8.48 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.8 | 0 | $2.02 | $0.92 |
| Efficient EV | 4.8 | 0 | $1.68 | $0.77 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.7 | 0 | $2.69 | $1.23 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Afternoon in Newark on Saturday
Local time
3:35 PM
EDT
Current temp
81°F
Slight Chance Rain Showers
Destination
Afternoon in North Haledon on Saturday
Local time
3:35 PM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
19.2 mi in 27m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 13 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.8 miles in near Broad Street.
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 19.2 miles you will encounter 13 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 0.8 miles (Broad Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.1 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 1.3 miles (NJ 21 / McCarter Highway): Lane positioning matters here.
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 27m. Total distance: 19.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
27m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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