Origin
North Plainfield, NJ
Morning in North Plainfield on Saturday
Local time
6:58 AM
EDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from North Plainfield, NJ to Newark, NJ
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
28m
Distance
16.6 mi
27 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 26m
★
6 AM
0h 28m
8 AM
0h 33m
10 AM
0h 30m
12 PM
0h 30m
3 PM
0h 30m
5 PM
0h 33m
8 PM
0h 27m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
North Plainfield, NJ
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Trip Overview
The drive from North Plainfield, NJ to Newark, NJ covers 16.6 miles and takes about 28m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 22, Springfield Avenue, Garden State Parkway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 10.2 miles on US 22. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.75 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 28m. Total distance: 16.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
28m 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 is a 28m highway drive covering 16.6 miles, with most of the trip on US 22 and Springfield Avenue. The longest continuous stretch is about 10.2 miles on US 22.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 22 is the longest continuous segment at about 10.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 22 and Springfield Avenue. You will hit about 6 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near US 22.
Driving Effort
5/10
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 16.6 miles you will encounter 6 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 0.2 miles (US 22): Navigation decision point; at 10.7 miles (GSP / Garden State Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 12.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 6 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 22
Turn right onto US 22
Navigation decision point
5
10.7 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
GSP / Garden State Parkway
Merge onto GSP / Garden State Parkway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
12.9 mi into trip
|
~20m in
Take the exit toward Irvington
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 143
Toward Irvington
6
13.1 mi into trip
|
~21m in
|
Cleremont Avenue
Turn left onto Cleremont Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
13.7 mi into trip
|
~22m in
|
CR 603 / Springfield Avenue
Turn right onto CR 603 / Springfield Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between North Plainfield, NJ and Newark, NJ, road signs point toward Gsp Toll North: Paterson and Irvington.
Gsp Toll North: Paterson
10.4 mi in
|
~17m
Irvington
12.9 mi in
|
~20m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 22 | 10.2 mi | 16m |
| Springfield Avenue | 2.7 mi | 5m |
| Garden State Parkway | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| Ball Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Market Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| North Drive | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Cleremont Avenue | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Washington Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 22
— 10.2 mi, about 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Plainfield, NJ and Newark, NJ.
1
Start on Norwood Avenue
100 ft
·
2 sec
·
Norwood Avenue
2
Continue on North Drive
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
North Drive
3
Turn right onto US 22
3.4 mi
·
5 min
·
US 22
4
Continue on US 22
5.4 mi
·
8 min
·
US 22
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Continue on US 22
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
US 22
6
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Toward GSP Toll North: Paterson
7
Merge onto GSP
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Garden State Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
Exit 143
Toward Irvington
Use the slight right lane.
9
Turn left onto Cleremont Avenue
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
Cleremont Avenue
Use the left lane.
10
Continue on Ball Street
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
·
Ball Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
11
Continue on Washington Avenue
450 ft
·
13 sec
·
Washington Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
12
Turn right onto CR 603
2.7 mi
·
5 min
·
Springfield Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
13
Continue on CR 510
0.2 mi
·
41 sec
·
Market Street
14
Arrive at destination
CR 510
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.75 one way
$5.50 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| 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 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.13
Garden State Parkway
(2.2 mi)
$0.13
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Tolls
$0
Total
$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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Newark, NJ
Morning in Newark on Saturday
Local time
6:58 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°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
16 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
28m 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 North Plainfield, NJ to Newark, NJ covers 16.6 miles and takes about 28m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 22, Springfield Avenue, Garden State Parkway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 8.3 miles from North Plainfield, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.75 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 16.6 miles you will encounter 6 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (US 22): Navigation decision point; at 10.7 miles (GSP / Garden State Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 12.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Between North Plainfield, NJ and Newark, NJ, road signs point toward Gsp Toll North: Paterson and Irvington.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Thomas Edison National Historical Park, Morristown National Historical Park and Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park. There are 4 parks within detour distance of this route.
How this page is built
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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