Origin
Bloomfield, NJ
Late night in Bloomfield on Tuesday
Local time
5:48 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bloomfield, 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
13m
Distance
7.4 mi
12 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 12m
★
6 AM
0h 14m
8 AM
0h 16m
10 AM
0h 14m
12 PM
0h 14m
3 PM
0h 15m
5 PM
0h 16m
8 PM
0h 13m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bloomfield, NJ
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
Spanning just 7.4 miles, this quick transit between Bloomfield and Newark is a straightforward trip that takes roughly 13 minutes to complete. Because of the minimal distance, you can easily handle this as a single-day excursion without needing any overnight stays. You will navigate a mix of thoroughfares, including the Garden State Parkway, Central Avenue, and Raymond Boulevard, keeping your fuel costs remarkably low at around $1. This drive serves as a practical connection within the Northeast region, offering a direct path between the two New Jersey locations. It is an ideal route if you are looking for efficiency and simplicity rather than a long-haul adventure.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Garden State Parkway | 3.6 mi | 4m |
| Central Avenue | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Raymond Boulevard | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Warren Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Ridge Avenue | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| Market Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| West Market Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| University Avenue | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Garden State Parkway
— 3.6 mi, about 4m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bloomfield, NJ and Newark, NJ.
1
Start on Ridge Avenue
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Ridge Avenue
2
At end of road, turn right onto CR 651
187 ft
·
6 sec
·
Hoover Avenue
3
Turn right onto Summit Avenue
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
Summit Avenue
4
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
Toward GSP Toll South
5
Merge onto GSP
3.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Garden State Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Exit 145
Toward I 280, CR 508: The Oranges, Newark
Use the slight right lane.
7
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
Toward CR 508: Central Avenue
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
8
Turn straight onto South Oraton Parkway
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
South Oraton Parkway
9
Turn left onto CR 508
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Central Avenue
10
Turn right onto 1st Street
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
1st Street
Use the right lane.
11
Turn left onto West Market Street
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
West Market Street
Use the left lane.
12
Turn slight left onto Warren Street
0.4 mi
·
44 sec
·
Warren Street
13
Turn right onto Raymond Boulevard
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
·
Raymond Boulevard
14
Turn right onto University Avenue
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
University Avenue
15
Turn left onto CR 510
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
·
Market Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
16
Arrive at destination
CR 510
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 125 decision points cluster between mile 4.3 and 7.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
8
4.3 mi into trip
|
~6m in
Take the exit toward I 280, CR 508: The Oranges, 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.
Exit 145
Toward I 280, CR 508: The Oranges, Newark
8
4.5 mi into trip
|
~7m in
Keep slight right at fork toward CR 508: Central Avenue
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
Toward CR 508: Central Avenue
6
6 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
1st Street
Turn right onto 1st Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
6.1 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
West Market Street
Turn left onto West Market Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
7.2 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
CR 510 / Market Street
Turn left onto CR 510 / Market Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.23 one way
$2.45 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $1.34 | $2.69 |
| premium | $4.93 | $1.44 | $2.87 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.63 | $3.27 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.22
Garden State Parkway
(3.6 mi)
$0.22
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Tolls
$0
Total
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.2 | 0 | $0.78 | $0.36 |
| Efficient EV | 1.9 | 0 | $0.65 | $0.30 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3 | 0 | $1.04 | $0.47 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 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
Late night in Newark on Tuesday
Local time
5:48 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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
13m 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 that balances high-speed transit with local navigation. You will spend about 50% of your time on highways, with the Garden State Parkway providing the longest uninterrupted stretch of 3.6 miles. As you transition off the Parkway, the character of the road shifts toward local streets like Central Avenue and Raymond Boulevard. This evolution from highway pace to urban road surfaces requires you to stay alert for changing speed limits and traffic patterns. The brief duration ensures you won't face the fatigue of a long-distance commute, allowing you to focus on the immediate transitions between these two neighboring municipalities.
50% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 3.6 mi on Garden State Parkway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
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 4.3 miles in.
Driving Effort
7/10
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 7.4 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 13m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 4.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 4.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 6 miles (1st Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Bloomfield, NJ and Newark, NJ, road signs point toward Gsp Toll South and Cr 508: The Oranges.
Gsp Toll South
0.5 mi in
|
~1m
Cr 508: The Oranges
4.3 mi in
|
~6m
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 13m. Total distance: 7.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
13m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (50%). 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 3.6 miles on Garden State Parkway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.22 in tolls one way, starting with Garden State Parkway. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
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 4.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 4.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 6 miles (1st Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Thomas Edison National Historical Park, Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park and Morristown National Historical Park (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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