Origin
Newark, NJ
Late night in Newark on Sunday
Local time
4:49 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Newark, NJ to Leonia, NJ
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
25m
Distance
15.2 mi
24 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 23m
★
6 AM
0h 25m
8 AM
0h 30m
10 AM
0h 27m
12 PM
0h 26m
3 PM
0h 27m
5 PM
0h 29m
8 PM
0h 24m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Leonia, NJ
Brendon Spring
Trip Overview
This quick 15.2-mile drive from Newark to Leonia, NJ, is designed for efficiency, taking about 25 minutes. Primarily a highway-focused journey, you'll spend about 75% of your time on the faster lanes. Given its short distance and duration, this route is perfectly suited as a single-day trip, requiring no overnight stays. The estimated fuel cost is around $3, making it an economical option for getting between these two Northeast locations. Expect a straightforward commute with minimal fuss.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur | 8 mi | 10m |
| Essex Freeway | 2.8 mi | 4m |
| Broad Avenue | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Washington Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| US 46 | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Broad Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Market Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur
— 8 mi, about 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Newark, NJ and Leonia, NJ.
1
Start on CR 510
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
·
Market Street
2
Turn right
217 ft
·
7 sec
3
Turn straight onto Washington Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Washington Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
Turn left onto Broad Street
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
Broad Street
Use the left lane.
5
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Toward I 280 East: Harrison, Jersey City
6
Merge onto I 280
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Essex Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Keep slight left at fork
401 ft
·
9 sec
Toward I 95: George Washington Bridge, Trenton
8
Keep slight left at fork
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 95 North: George Washington Bridge
Use the slight right lane.
9
Merge onto I 95; NJTP
8.0 mi
·
10 min
·
New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Toward US 46: The Ridgefields, Palisades Park
Use the slight right lane.
11
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
42 sec
Toward US 46 East: Ridgefield, Palisades Park
Use the slight right lane.
12
Merge onto US 46
0.5 mi
·
45 sec
·
US 46
13
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
Toward US 1 South, US 9 South: Broad Avenue
Use the slight right lane.
14
Turn left onto US 1; US 9
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Broad Avenue
Use the straight / left lanes.
15
Arrive at destination
Broad Avenue
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 135 decision points cluster between mile 1 and 13.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
1 mi into trip
|
~2m in
Take the ramp toward I 280 East: Harrison, Jersey City
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 280 East: Harrison, Jersey City
7
4.1 mi into trip
|
~7m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 95 North: George Washington Bridge
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 95 North: George Washington Bridge
7
12.7 mi into trip
|
~20m in
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
Use the slight right lane.
Toward US 46: The Ridgefields, Palisades Park
9
12.8 mi into trip
|
~20m in
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
Use the slight right lane.
Toward US 46 East: Ridgefield, Palisades Park
7
13.6 mi into trip
|
~22m in
Take the exit toward US 1 South, US 9 South: Broad Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward US 1 South, US 9 South: Broad Avenue
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.52 one way
$5.04 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $2.76 | $5.52 |
| premium | $4.93 | $2.95 | $5.90 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.36 | $6.71 |
Estimated Tolls: $1.12
New Jersey Turnpike
(8 mi)
$1.12
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Tolls
$1
Total
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.6 | 0 | $1.60 | $0.73 |
| Efficient EV | 3.8 | 0 | $1.33 | $0.61 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.1 | 0 | $2.13 | $0.97 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
Leonia, NJ
Late night in Leonia on Sunday
Local time
4:49 AM
EDT
Current temp
48°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
13 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
25m 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 drive leans heavily towards highway travel, with a 75% highway share. You'll experience a significant stretch of 8 miles on the New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur, offering a consistent pace. The route transitions through the Essex Freeway before reaching its local destination. While not a scenic tour, it prioritizes directness and speed, making it ideal for those prioritizing arrival time over leisurely exploration. The character is predominantly that of efficient transit.
75% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 8 mi on New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
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.
Driving Effort
10/10
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 13 decision points packed into just 15.2 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 25m.
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.
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 Newark, NJ and Leonia, NJ, road signs point toward Jersey City, Trenton and Palisades Park.
Jersey City
1 mi in
|
~2m
Trenton
4 mi in
|
~7m
Palisades Park
12.7 mi in
|
~20m
About the Cities
Starting 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 25m. Total distance: 15.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
25m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (75%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 8 miles on New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $1.12 in tolls one way, starting with New Jersey Turnpike. 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 Leonia, 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 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.
Yes — Thomas Edison National Historical Park, Paterson Great Falls 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 Leonia, 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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