Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 8, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
37m
Distance
27.5 mi
44 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
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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Lake Telemark, NJ
Tom Fisk
Newark, NJ to Lake Telemark, NJ is 27.5 miles and takes about 37m via Essex Freeway and Christopher Columbus Highway, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This quick trip stays within the Northeast region and entirely within New Jersey. It's a straightforward drive that can easily be completed in under an hour. You'll likely find it a convenient option for a short excursion or a quick transfer, especially if you're already in the Newark area and looking to reach Lake Telemark without a lengthy commitment.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Essex Freeway | 12.5 mi | 15m |
| Christopher Columbus Highway | 8.3 mi | 9m |
| Green Pond Road | 3.9 mi | 5m |
| Raymond Boulevard | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Orange Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Lock Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Market Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Nesbitt Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 98 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
2 PM
~5,372 veh/hr typical · worst 6,289
Quietest
1 AM
~483 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
11.1×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
Averaged across 96 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Step-by-step road directions between Newark, NJ and Lake Telemark, NJ.
Start on CR 510
Turn right
Turn straight onto Washington Street
Turn left onto Raymond Boulevard
Continue on Lock Street
Continue on Nesbitt Street
Turn left onto Orange Street
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 280
Keep slight left at fork
Merge onto I 80
Take the exit
Keep slight left at fork
Turn left onto CR 513
Turn right onto Telemark Road
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 1.2 and 23.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn left onto Orange Street
Lane positioning matters here
Take the ramp toward I 280 West: Garden State Parkway
Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight left at fork toward I 280 West, I 80 West
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Take the exit toward CR 513: Hibernia, Rockaway
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight left at fork toward CR 513 North: Green Pond Road, Hibernia
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Regular Gas
$4.59 one way
$9.19 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.67 | $5.06 | $10.11 |
| premium | $5.01 | $5.43 | $10.85 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $6.06 | $12.12 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.3 | 0 | $2.89 | $1.32 |
| Efficient EV | 6.9 | 0 | $2.41 | $1.10 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11 | 0 | $3.85 | $1.76 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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
Evening in Newark on Tuesday
Local time
7:17 PM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Cloudy
Destination
Evening in Lake Telemark on Tuesday
Local time
7:17 PM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Mostly Clear
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.
This route is a mix of highway and surface road driving, with 46% of it on highways. You'll experience a stretch of 12.5 miles on the Essex Freeway, offering uninterrupted travel. After that, expect the route to transition to surface roads, which will likely involve more local traffic and intersections. The change from faster highway speeds to potentially slower surface roads will be a noticeable shift as you approach your destination.
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 1.2 miles in near Orange Street.
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 27.5 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 37m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.2 miles (Orange Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 14.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
1,000 ft
Total Descent
331 ft
Highest Point
701 ft
~27.5 mi in
Elevation Range
669 ft
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Newark, NJ and Lake Telemark, NJ, road signs point toward Cr 513: Hibernia, Rockaway and Hibernia.
Cr 513: Hibernia
Rockaway
Hibernia
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
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 37m. Total distance: 27.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
37m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (46%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
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, NPS for national parks, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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