Origin
Alpine, NJ
Morning in Alpine on Tuesday
Local time
8:22 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Alpine, NJ to Newark, NJ
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
40m
Distance
26 mi
42 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 37m
★
6 AM
0h 40m
8 AM
0h 47m
10 AM
0h 42m
12 PM
0h 42m
3 PM
0h 43m
5 PM
0h 46m
8 PM
0h 38m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Alpine, NJ
Andreas Gusicov
Trip Overview
This quick 26-mile drive from Alpine, NJ, to Newark, NJ, is easily manageable as a day trip, taking approximately 40 minutes. You'll navigate a mix of local roads and highways, with about 43% of the journey on faster-paced routes. The estimated fuel cost for this short hop is around $4, making it an economical option for travel within the Northeast region. Since there are no recommended stops and the longest continuous stretch is under 6 miles, you have a lot of flexibility in planning your departure time and pace. This route is a straightforward connection between two points in New Jersey.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| NJ 21 | 5.9 mi | 6m |
| NJ 17 | 4.3 mi | 5m |
| New Bridge Road | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| County Road | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| Hackensack Avenue | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| River Street | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| South Washington Avenue | 1 mi | 1m |
| Riveredge Road | 1 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
NJ 21
— 5.9 mi, about 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Alpine, NJ and Newark, NJ.
1
Start on Warren Lane
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Warren Lane
2
Turn right onto CR 502
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Closter Dock Road
3
Turn left onto CR S-33
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Anderson Avenue
4
Continue on CR 501
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
County Road
5
Turn right onto Highwood Avenue
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
Highwood Avenue
6
Turn right onto Jay Street
180 ft
·
7 sec
·
Jay Street
7
Continue on Riveredge Road
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Riveredge Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
Continue on CR 70
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
East Main Street
9
Turn left onto CR 39
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
South Washington Avenue
Use the left lane.
10
Turn right onto CR 49
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
New Bridge Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
11
Continue on CR 49
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
Roemer Avenue
12
Continue on CR 49
0.6 mi
·
53 sec
·
New Bridge Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
13
Continue on CR 503; CR 49
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Hackensack Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
14
Continue on CR 503; CR 49
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
River Street
Use the straight lane.
15
Turn right onto CR 56
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
Court Street
16
At end of road, turn left onto CR 56
362 ft
·
14 sec
·
Main Street
17
Turn right onto CR 124
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Essex Street
Use the right lane.
18
Turn left onto CR 55
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Polifly Road
19
Continue on CR 55
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
Terrace Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
20
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
21
Merge onto NJ 17
4.3 mi
·
5 min
·
NJ 17
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
22
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Toward NJ 3 West: Newark
Use the slight right lane.
23
Merge onto NJ 3
0.9 mi
·
57 sec
·
NJ 3
24
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
Toward NJ 21: Paterson, Newark
Use the slight right lane.
25
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
Toward NJ 21 North, NJ 21 South
26
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Toward NJ 21 South: Newark
Use the slight right lane.
27
Merge onto NJ 21
5.9 mi
·
6 min
·
NJ 21
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
28
Turn right onto CR 506 Spur
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
Clay Street
29
Turn left onto Broad Street
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
Broad Street
Use the left lane.
30
Keep slight right at fork onto University Avenue
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
University Avenue
31
Turn left onto CR 510
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
·
Market Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
32
Arrive at destination
CR 510
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 225 decision points cluster between mile 6.2 and 24.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
6.2 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
CR 49 / New Bridge Road
Turn right onto CR 49 / New Bridge Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
10.9 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
CR 124 / Essex Street
Turn right onto CR 124 / Essex Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
7
17.9 mi into trip
|
~28m in
Take the exit toward NJ 21: Paterson, Newark
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward NJ 21: Paterson, Newark
8
18.5 mi into trip
|
~29m in
Keep slight right at fork toward NJ 21 South: Newark
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward NJ 21 South: Newark
7
24.8 mi into trip
|
~37m in
|
Broad Street
Turn left onto Broad Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.31 one way
$8.62 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $4.72 | $9.44 |
| premium | $4.93 | $5.04 | $10.08 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.74 | $11.48 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.1 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 | 7.8 | 0 | $2.73 | $1.25 |
| Efficient EV | 6.5 | 0 | $2.28 | $1.04 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.4 | 0 | $3.64 | $1.66 |
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
Morning in Newark on Tuesday
Local time
8:22 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
12 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
40m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a mixed driving experience on this route, featuring both highway segments and local road navigation. With 43% of the drive on highways, you'll encounter some faster-paced travel, interspersed with more community-focused stretches. The longest uninterrupted segment you'll cover is 5.9 miles on NJ 21, offering a solid block of consistent driving. This blend means you'll transition between different driving environments, from quicker travel to more varied road conditions as you progress toward Newark.
43% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
32 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 5.9 mi on NJ 21.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 6.2 miles in near CR 49 / New Bridge Road.
Driving Effort
10/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 22 decision points packed into just 26 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 40m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 6.2 miles (CR 49 / New Bridge Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 10.9 miles (CR 124 / Essex Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 17.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
About the Cities
Arriving in Newark, NJ
Full guide →Newark is New Jersey's largest city and second largest in Metro New York. Although one of the great historic cities of the Northeast and the most culture-rich city in the state, Newark is often overlooked in favor of Goliath-like Manhattan and towns along the Hudson River, such as Jersey City and Hoboken. While no longer the industrial powerhouse it once was, Newark remains one of America's major shipping, rail, and air hubs. Public transportation is abundant, making it easy to get to, from, and around the city. Newark has been economically disadvantaged for some time, and suffers from a bad reputation, often informed by negative stereotyping. Thanks in large part to a nationally high-profile mayor (Cory Booker, now a U.S.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 40m. Total distance: 26 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
40m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (43%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 5.9 miles on NJ 21. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Newark, NJ before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 6.2 miles (CR 49 / New Bridge Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 10.9 miles (CR 124 / Essex Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 17.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Thomas Edison National Historical Park, Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park and Gateway National Recreation Area (4 total within detour distance). See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Newark, NJ before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner 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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