Origin
Tenafly, NJ
Morning in Tenafly on Friday
Local time
11:51 AM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Tenafly, NJ to Newark, NJ
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
41m
Distance
23.1 mi
37 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 38m
★
6 AM
0h 41m
8 AM
0h 48m
10 AM
0h 44m
12 PM
0h 43m
3 PM
0h 44m
5 PM
0h 48m
8 PM
0h 39m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Tenafly, NJ
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Trip Overview
The drive from Tenafly, NJ to Newark, NJ covers 23.1 miles and takes about 41m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Jay Street, Riveredge Road, East Main Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.83 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 41m. Total distance: 23.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
41m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 41m drive with frequent turns across 23.1 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 28 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Jay Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Tenafly, NJ to Newark, NJ is easy. At 41m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Tenafly, NJ to Newark, NJ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Jay Street | — | — |
| Riveredge Road | — | — |
| East Main Street | — | — |
| South Washington Avenue | — | — |
| New Bridge Road | — | — |
| Roemer Avenue | — | — |
| Hackensack Avenue | — | — |
| River Street | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Jay Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tenafly, NJ and Newark, NJ.
1
Start on County Road
66 ft
·
3 sec
·
County Road
2
Turn right onto Jay Street
472 ft
·
23 sec
·
Jay Street
3
Continue on Riveredge Road
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Riveredge Road
4
Continue on East Main Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
East Main Street
5
Turn left onto South Washington Avenue
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
South Washington Avenue
6
Turn right onto New Bridge Road
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
New Bridge Road
7
Continue on Roemer Avenue
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
Roemer Avenue
8
Continue on New Bridge Road
0.6 mi
·
53 sec
·
New Bridge Road
9
Continue on Hackensack Avenue
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Hackensack Avenue
10
Continue on River Street
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
River Street
11
Turn right onto Court Street
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
Court Street
12
At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street
361 ft
·
14 sec
·
Main Street
13
Turn right onto Essex Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Essex Street
14
Turn left onto Polifly Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Polifly Road
15
Continue on Terrace Avenue
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Terrace Avenue
16
Take the ramp slight left
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
17
Merge slight left
4.3 mi
·
5 min
18
Take the exit slight right toward NJ 3 West: Newark
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
NJ 3 West: Newark
19
Merge slight left
0.9 mi
·
58 sec
20
Take the exit slight right toward NJ 21: Paterson, Newark
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
·
NJ 21: Paterson, Newark
21
Keep slight right to continue on NJ 21 North, NJ 21 South
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
NJ 21 North, NJ 21 South
22
Keep slight right to continue on NJ 21 South: Newark
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
NJ 21 South: Newark
23
Merge slight left
5.9 mi
·
6 min
24
Turn right onto Clay Street
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
Clay Street
25
Turn left onto Broad Street
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
Broad Street
26
Keep slight right to continue on University Avenue
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
University Avenue
27
Turn left onto Market Street
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
·
Market Street
28
Arrive at your destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.83 one way
$7.66 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $4.19 | $8.39 |
| premium | $4.93 | $4.48 | $8.96 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.10 | $10.20 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.9 | 0 | $2.43 | $1.11 |
| Efficient EV | 5.8 | 0 | $2.02 | $0.92 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.2 | 0 | $3.23 | $1.48 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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 Friday
Local time
11:51 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
14 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
41m 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 Tenafly, NJ to Newark, NJ covers 23.1 miles and takes about 41m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Jay Street, Riveredge Road, East Main Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 11.5 miles from Tenafly, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.83 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.
The drive from Tenafly, NJ to Newark, NJ is easy. At 41m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Tenafly, NJ to Newark, NJ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Tenafly, NJ to Newark, NJ does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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