Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 3, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
28m
Distance
21.3 mi
34 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
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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Pequannock, NJ
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Newark, NJ to Pequannock, NJ is 21.3 miles and takes about 28m via Washington Street, Broad Street, and Clay Street, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Northeast region and the state of New Jersey, covering a short distance primarily on city streets. Given its brief duration, it's an ideal option for a quick errand, a visit to friends, or an extension of another trip without requiring an overnight stay. You'll primarily be navigating urban and suburban environments for the entirety of this short transit.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| McCarter Highway | 5.8 mi | 6m |
| NJ 3 | 4.4 mi | 5m |
| US 46 | 3.7 mi | 4m |
| Newark-Pompton Turnpike | 2.5 mi | 4m |
| NJ 23 | 2 mi | 2m |
| Washington Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Broad Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Jacksonville Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 32 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~5,323 veh/hr typical
Quietest
2 AM
~318 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
16.7×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
Averaged across 98 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Step-by-step road directions between Newark, NJ and Pequannock, NJ.
Start on CR 510
Turn right
Turn straight onto Washington Street
Turn left onto Broad Street
Turn right
Continue on CR 506 Spur
Turn left onto NJ 21
Take the exit
Keep slight right at fork
Continue on NJ 3
Merge onto US 46
Take the exit
Merge onto NJ 23
Take the exit
Keep slight left at fork
Continue on CR 683
Turn left onto CR 504
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.8 and 7.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn left onto Broad Street
Lane positioning matters here
Turn right
Lane positioning matters here
Turn left onto NJ 21 / McCarter Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward NJ 3: Clifton, Lincoln Tunnel
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 NJ 3 West: Clifton
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Regular Gas
$3.56 one way
$7.12 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.67 | $3.92 | $7.83 |
| premium | $5.01 | $4.20 | $8.41 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $4.70 | $9.39 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.17
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: 7.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.4 | 0 | $2.24 | $1.02 |
| Efficient EV | 5.3 | 0 | $1.86 | $0.85 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.5 | 0 | $2.98 | $1.36 |
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
Night in Newark on Wednesday
Local time
10:02 PM
EDT
Current temp
69°F
Showers And Thunderstorms
Destination
Night in Pequannock on Wednesday
Local time
10:02 PM
EDT
Current temp
68°F
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
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 covers 21.3 miles with a 0% highway share, meaning you'll be on surface roads for the entire drive. Expect to navigate through city streets like Washington Street, Broad Street, and Clay Street. The longest stretch without a significant change in direction or road type is not specified, but given the short mileage and urban setting, expect frequent intersections and traffic signals. You'll notice the dense network of local roads characteristic of this part of New Jersey.
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 0.8 miles in near Broad 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 13 decision points packed into just 21.3 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 0.8 miles (Broad Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.1 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 1.3 miles (NJ 21 / McCarter Highway): Lane positioning matters here.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
313 ft
Total Descent
159 ft
Highest Point
285 ft
~12.2 mi in
Elevation Range
275 ft
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Newark, NJ and Pequannock, NJ, road signs point toward Butler and Newark-Pompton Turnpike.
Butler
Newark-Pompton Turnpike
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
Founded 1740
Top landmarks
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 28m. Total distance: 21.3 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 (59%). 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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