Origin
Waldwick, NJ
Afternoon in Waldwick on Friday
Local time
12:42 PM
EDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Waldwick, 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
35m
Distance
25.6 mi
41 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 32m
★
6 AM
0h 35m
8 AM
0h 41m
10 AM
0h 37m
12 PM
0h 37m
3 PM
0h 38m
5 PM
0h 41m
8 PM
0h 33m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Waldwick, NJ
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Trip Overview
The drive from Waldwick, NJ to Newark, NJ covers 25.6 miles and takes about 35m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Ridge Street, Dora Avenue, GSP Toll South for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.24 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 35m. Total distance: 25.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
35m 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 35m drive with frequent turns across 25.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Ridge 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 Waldwick, NJ to Newark, NJ is easy. At 35m 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 Waldwick, NJ to Newark, NJ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Ridge Street | — | — |
| Dora Avenue | — | — |
| GSP Toll South | — | — |
| Garden State Parkway | — | — |
| US 46 West | — | — |
| Clay Street | — | — |
| Broad Street | — | — |
| University Avenue | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Ridge Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Waldwick, NJ and Newark, NJ.
1
Start on East Prospect Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
East Prospect Street
2
Turn left onto Ridge Street
243 ft
·
10 sec
·
Ridge Street
3
Turn right onto Dora Avenue
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
·
Dora Avenue
4
Turn right
5.3 mi
·
7 min
5
Take the exit straight toward GSP Toll South: Parkway South, Shore Points
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
GSP Toll South: Parkway South, Shore Points
6
Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway
3.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Garden State Parkway
7
Take the exit slight right toward US 46 West: Garfield
0.3 mi
·
57 sec
·
US 46 West: Garfield
8
Merge slight left
1.1 mi
·
1 min
9
Keep slight left
11 mi
·
12 min
10
Turn right onto Clay Street
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
Clay Street
11
Turn left onto Broad Street
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
Broad Street
12
Keep slight right to continue on University Avenue
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
University Avenue
13
Turn left onto Market Street
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
·
Market Street
14
Arrive at your destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.24 one way
$8.49 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $4.65 | $9.30 |
| premium | $4.93 | $4.96 | $9.93 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.65 | $11.30 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.7 | 0 | $2.69 | $1.23 |
| Efficient EV | 6.4 | 0 | $2.24 | $1.02 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.2 | 0 | $3.58 | $1.64 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 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
Afternoon in Newark on Friday
Local time
12:42 PM
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
35m 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 Waldwick, NJ to Newark, NJ covers 25.6 miles and takes about 35m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Ridge Street, Dora Avenue, GSP Toll South. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 12.8 miles from Waldwick, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.24 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 Waldwick, NJ to Newark, NJ is easy. At 35m 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 Waldwick, NJ to Newark, NJ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Waldwick, 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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