Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
25m
Distance
16.6 mi
27 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
North Caldwell, NJ
Joel Zar
The drive from North Caldwell, NJ to Newark, NJ covers 16.6 miles and takes about 25m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on NJ 21, NJ 3, Mountain Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 5.6 miles on NJ 21. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.75 one way before food or hotel costs.
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 25m. Total distance: 16.6 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 (64%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
This is a 25m highway drive covering 16.6 miles, with most of the trip on NJ 21 and NJ 3. The longest continuous stretch is about 5.6 miles on NJ 21.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on NJ 21 and NJ 3. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near East Greenbrook Road.
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 12 decision points packed into just 16.6 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: near the start (East Greenbrook Road): Navigation decision point; at 4.1 miles (US 46): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 9.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Turn left onto East Greenbrook Road
Navigation decision point
Merge onto US 46
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward NJ 21 South: Newark
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Turn left onto Broad Street
Lane positioning matters here
Turn left onto CR 510 / Market Street
Lane positioning matters here
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| NJ 21 | 5.6 mi | 6m |
| NJ 3 | 4.4 mi | 5m |
| Mountain Avenue | 1.3 mi | 3m |
| West Lindsley Road | 1 mi | 1m |
| University Avenue | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Francisco Avenue | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| US 46 | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| Notch Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between North Caldwell, NJ and Newark, NJ.
Start on this road
Turn left onto East Greenbrook Road
Turn left onto CR 527
Continue on CR 527; CR 604
Continue on (612)
Turn left onto (641)
Continue on CR 631
Turn straight
Turn straight onto CR 633
Take the ramp
Continue on this road
Merge onto US 46
Turn slight left onto NJ 3
Take the exit
Merge onto NJ 21
Turn right onto CR 506 Spur
Turn left onto Broad Street
Keep slight right at fork onto University Avenue
Turn left onto CR 510
Arrive at destination
Regular Gas
$2.75 one way
$5.50 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $3.01 | $6.03 |
| premium | $4.93 | $3.22 | $6.44 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.67 | $7.33 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5 | 0 | $1.74 | $0.80 |
| Efficient EV | 4.2 | 0 | $1.45 | $0.66 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.6 | 0 | $2.32 | $1.06 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (67% 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
Morning in North Caldwell on Saturday
Local time
10:43 AM
EDT
Current temp
66°F
Mostly Sunny
Destination
Morning in Newark on Saturday
Local time
10:43 AM
EDT
Current temp
66°F
Mostly Sunny
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
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.
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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