Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 12, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
32m
Distance
19.1 mi
31 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Newark, NJ
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Englewood Cliffs, NJ
David Kanigan
The drive from Newark, NJ to Englewood Cliffs, NJ covers 19.1 miles and takes about 32m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur, Essex Freeway, US 1 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 8 miles on New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.28 one way before food or hotel costs.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur | 8 mi | 10m |
| Essex Freeway | 2.8 mi | 4m |
| US 1 | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| Hudson Terrace | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| US 46 | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Washington Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Sylvan Avenue | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Bruce Reynolds Boulevard | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Newark, NJ and Englewood Cliffs, NJ.
Start on CR 510
Turn right
Turn straight onto Washington Street
Turn left onto Broad Street
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 280
Keep slight left at fork
Keep slight left at fork
Merge onto I 95; NJTP
Take the exit
Keep slight right at fork
Merge onto US 46
Continue on US 1; US 9; US 46
Merge onto I 95; US 1; US 9
Take the exit
Continue on Bruce Reynolds Boulevard
Turn left onto CR 505
Turn left onto Sherwood Avenue
Turn right onto US 9W
Turn left onto Demarest Avenue
Turn left onto Raymond Street
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 1 and 15.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Take the ramp toward I 280 East: Harrison, Jersey City
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight left at fork toward I 95 North: George Washington Bridge
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward US 46: The Ridgefields, Palisades Park
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight right at fork toward US 46 East: Ridgefield, Palisades Park
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Take the exit toward NJ 67: Lemoine Avenue, Fort Lee
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Regular Gas
$3.28 one way
$6.56 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.79 | $3.60 | $7.20 |
| premium | $5.13 | $3.86 | $7.71 |
| diesel | $5.97 | $4.49 | $8.97 |
Estimated Tolls: $17.12
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Tolls
$17
Total
$20
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-09-07.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.7 | 0 | $2.01 | $0.92 |
| Efficient EV | 4.8 | 0 | $1.67 | $0.76 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.6 | 0 | $2.67 | $1.22 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Morning in Newark on Saturday
Local time
6:37 AM
EDT
Current temp
70°F
Slight Chance Rain Showers
Destination
Morning in Englewood Cliffs on Saturday
Local time
6:37 AM
EDT
Current temp
69°F
Slight Chance Rain Showers
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
19.1 mi in 32m, mostly highway — 8 mi of that is on New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur and Essex Freeway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1 miles in.
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 18 decision points packed into just 19.1 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 32m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 4.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 12.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
428 ft
Total Descent
85 ft
Highest Point
376 ft
~19.1 mi in
Elevation Range
372 ft
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Newark, NJ and Englewood Cliffs, NJ, road signs point toward Jersey City, Trenton, Palisades Park and Fort Lee.
Jersey City
Trenton
Palisades Park
Fort Lee
Founded 1666
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.
Top landmarks
Top landmarks
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 32m. Total distance: 19.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
32m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (71%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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