Origin
Ho-Ho-Kus, NJ
Late night in Ho-Ho-Kus on Sunday
Local time
3:36 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Ho-Ho-Kus, NJ to Newark, NJ
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
29m
Distance
22.3 mi
36 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 27m
★
6 AM
0h 30m
8 AM
0h 35m
10 AM
0h 32m
12 PM
0h 31m
3 PM
0h 32m
5 PM
0h 35m
8 PM
0h 28m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Ho-Ho-Kus, NJ
Malcolm Garret
Trip Overview
Ho-Ho-Kus to Newark is 22.3 miles and takes about 29m via NJ 21/Garden State Parkway/NJ 17, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within New Jersey, connecting two points in the Northeast region. Expect a drive that's predominantly highway, making it a quick and efficient transit rather than a scenic exploration. It’s a straightforward journey perfect for when you need to get from point A to point B without much fuss.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| NJ 21 | 10.9 mi | 12m |
| Garden State Parkway | 3.8 mi | 4m |
| NJ 17 | 3.8 mi | 5m |
| US 46 | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| University Avenue | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Race Track Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Market Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Broad Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
NJ 21
— 10.9 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ho-Ho-Kus, NJ and Newark, NJ.
1
Start on Arbor Drive
0.1 mi
·
41 sec
·
Arbor Drive
2
At end of road, turn left onto CR 112
0.3 mi
·
46 sec
·
Race Track Road
3
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
4
Merge onto NJ 17
3.8 mi
·
5 min
·
NJ 17
Use the right lane.
5
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward GSP Toll South: Parkway South, Shore Points
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Merge onto GSP
3.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Garden State Parkway
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
56 sec
Exit 157
Toward US 46 West: Garfield
Use the slight right lane.
8
Merge onto US 46
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
US 46
Use the slight right lane.
9
Keep slight left at fork onto NJ 21
11 mi
·
12 min
·
NJ 21
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
10
Turn right onto CR 506 Spur
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
Clay Street
11
Turn left onto Broad Street
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
Broad Street
Use the left lane.
12
Keep slight right at fork onto University Avenue
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
University Avenue
13
Turn left onto CR 510
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
·
Market Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
14
Arrive at destination
CR 510
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 125 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 21.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
CR 112 / Race Track Road
At end of road, turn left onto CR 112 / Race Track Road
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
7
4.3 mi into trip
|
~7m in
Take the exit toward GSP Toll South: Parkway South, Shore Points
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward GSP Toll South: Parkway South, Shore Poi...
7
8.6 mi into trip
|
~12m in
Take the exit toward US 46 West: Garfield
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 157
Toward US 46 West: Garfield
6
10.1 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
NJ 21
Keep slight left at fork onto NJ 21
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
7
21.1 mi into trip
|
~27m in
|
Broad Street
Turn left onto Broad Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.70 one way
$7.39 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $4.05 | $8.10 |
| premium | $4.93 | $4.32 | $8.65 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.92 | $9.85 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.23
Garden State Parkway
(3.8 mi)
$0.23
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Tolls
$0
Total
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.8 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 | 6.7 | 0 | $2.34 | $1.07 |
| Efficient EV | 5.6 | 0 | $1.95 | $0.89 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.9 | 0 | $3.12 | $1.43 |
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
Late night in Newark on Sunday
Local time
3:36 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
29m 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?
This route is heavily highway-focused, with 88% of the drive taking place on faster roads. You'll experience a highway-style drive for most of the 22.3 miles. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 10.9 miles on NJ 21, offering a consistent pace. The primary roads you'll navigate include NJ 21, the Garden State Parkway, and NJ 17, all contributing to the efficient, high-speed character of this journey.
88% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 10.9 mi on NJ 21.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on NJ 21 and Garden State Parkway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near CR 112 / Race Track Road.
Driving Effort
9/10
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 12 decision points packed into just 22.3 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 29m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (CR 112 / Race Track Road): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 4.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 8.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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 Ho-Ho-Kus, NJ and Newark, NJ, road signs point toward Gsp Toll South: Parkway South and Shore Points.
Gsp Toll South: Parkway South
4.3 mi in
|
~7m
Shore Points
4.3 mi in
|
~7m
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 29m. Total distance: 22.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
29m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (88%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 10.9 miles on NJ 21. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.23 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 0.1 miles (CR 112 / Race Track Road): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 4.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 8.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park, Thomas Edison 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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