Origin
Midland Park, NJ
Morning in Midland Park on Sunday
Local time
8:02 AM
EDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Midland Park, 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
28m
Distance
21.5 mi
35 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 26m
★
6 AM
0h 29m
8 AM
0h 34m
10 AM
0h 31m
12 PM
0h 30m
3 PM
0h 31m
5 PM
0h 33m
8 PM
0h 27m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Midland Park, NJ
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Trip Overview
Midland Park to Newark is 21.5 miles and takes about 28 minutes via NJ 21, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays entirely within New Jersey, connecting two points in the Northeast region. Given its short distance and duration, it's a straightforward trip, perfect for a quick commute or an easily manageable day trip. Expect a mostly highway-focused experience, so pack accordingly for a brisk journey.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| NJ 21 | 10.9 mi | 12m |
| McLean Boulevard | 3.4 mi | 5m |
| NJ 208 | 2.4 mi | 3m |
| Goffle Road | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| University Avenue | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Fair Lawn Avenue | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| US 46 | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Godwin Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
NJ 21
— 10.9 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Midland Park, NJ and Newark, NJ.
1
Start on this road
21 ft
·
8 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto CR 84
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
·
Godwin Avenue
3
Turn right onto CR 84
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Goffle Road
4
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
Toward NJ 208 South: Fairlawn
5
Merge onto NJ 208
163 ft
·
2 sec
·
NJ 208
6
Turn straight onto NJ 208
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
NJ 208
Use the right lane.
7
Continue on NJ 208
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
NJ 208
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
Toward Fair Lawn Avenue
Use the slight right lane.
9
Turn right onto CR 76
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Fair Lawn Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
10
At end of road, turn left onto NJ 20
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
McLean Boulevard
11
Continue on NJ 20
0.8 mi
·
51 sec
·
McLean Boulevard
12
Merge onto US 46
0.4 mi
·
25 sec
·
US 46
13
Keep slight left at fork onto NJ 21
11 mi
·
12 min
·
NJ 21
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
14
Turn right onto CR 506 Spur
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
Clay Street
15
Turn left onto Broad Street
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
Broad Street
Use the left lane.
16
Keep slight right at fork onto University Avenue
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
University Avenue
17
Turn left onto CR 510
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
·
Market Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
18
Arrive at destination
CR 510
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 145 decision points cluster between mile 4.5 and 21.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
4.5 mi into trip
|
~6m in
Take the exit toward Fair Lawn Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward Fair Lawn Avenue
6
4.7 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
CR 76 / Fair Lawn Avenue
Turn right onto CR 76 / Fair Lawn Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
9.2 mi into trip
|
~13m 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
20.3 mi into trip
|
~26m in
|
Broad Street
Turn left onto Broad Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
21.3 mi into trip
|
~28m 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
$3.56 one way
$7.13 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $3.90 | $7.81 |
| premium | $4.93 | $4.17 | $8.34 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.75 | $9.49 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.5 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 | 6.5 | 0 | $2.26 | $1.03 |
| Efficient EV | 5.4 | 0 | $1.88 | $0.86 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.6 | 0 | $3.01 | $1.38 |
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 Sunday
Local time
8:02 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
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
28m 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 predominantly highway-focused, with 64% of it consisting of higher-speed roads. You'll encounter a significant stretch of 10.9 miles on NJ 21, which will likely be your primary highway experience. The drive can feel quite direct, characterized by the efficiency of main roads like NJ 21, McLean Boulevard, and NJ 208. While not a winding, scenic byway, it offers a practical and relatively fast connection between your starting and ending points.
64% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
18 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 McLean Boulevard. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 4.5 miles in.
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 14 decision points packed into just 21.5 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 28m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 4.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 4.7 miles (CR 76 / Fair Lawn Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 9.2 miles (NJ 21): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
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 28m. Total distance: 21.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
28m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (64%). 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.
Yes — we found about 3 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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 4.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 4.7 miles (CR 76 / Fair Lawn Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 9.2 miles (NJ 21): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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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