Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 12, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
18m
Distance
9.5 mi
15 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
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
Wikimedia Commons
Roselle Park, NJ
Wikimedia Commons
Newark, NJ to Roselle Park, NJ is 9.5 miles and takes about 18 minutes via Garden State Parkway and Springfield Avenue, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within New Jersey, making it a convenient option for local travel. The drive is mostly on highways, offering a quick connection between these two Northeast locations. Given its brevity, this route is ideal for a quick errand or a brief transfer without requiring extensive planning.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Garden State Parkway | 3.8 mi | 5m |
| Springfield Avenue | 2.7 mi | 5m |
| Chestnut Street | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| Galloping Hill Road | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Ball Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Market Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Lyons Avenue | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Union Avenue | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Newark, NJ and Roselle Park, NJ.
Start on CR 510
Turn left onto CR 510; CR 603
Turn left onto Washington Avenue
Continue on Ball Street
Turn right onto CR 602
Turn left onto Union Avenue
Take the ramp
Merge onto GSP
Take the exit
Keep slight right at fork
Turn straight onto CR 509
Take the ramp
Keep slight right at fork
Turn straight onto CR 509
Turn slight right onto CR 627
Turn left onto East Grant Avenue
Turn left
Turn left
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 2.9 and 8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn left onto Washington Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Take the ramp toward GSP South: Garden State Parkway South
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
Take the exit toward CR 509: Kenilworth
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight right at fork toward CR 509 North
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight right at fork toward CR 509 East: Union, Roselle Park
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Regular Gas
$1.63 one way
$3.27 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.79 | $1.79 | $3.58 |
| premium | $5.13 | $1.92 | $3.84 |
| diesel | $5.97 | $2.23 | $4.46 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.23
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Tolls
$0
Total
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-09-07.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.9 | 0 | $1.00 | $0.46 |
| Efficient EV | 2.4 | 0 | $0.83 | $0.38 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.8 | 0 | $1.33 | $0.61 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (67% 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
6:49 AM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Slight Chance Rain Showers
Destination
Morning in Roselle Park on Saturday
Local time
6:49 AM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Partly Cloudy
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
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 drive features a 39% highway share, with the longest stretch on the Garden State Parkway covering 3.8 miles. You'll transition from highway cruising to surface streets as you approach your destination. Expect to navigate through areas with frequent exits and intersections as you move off the parkway onto Springfield Avenue and then Chestnut Street.
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 2.9 miles in near Washington Avenue.
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 13 decision points packed into just 9.5 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 18m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 2.9 miles (Washington Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.7 miles: Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 7.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
234 ft
Total Descent
190 ft
Highest Point
197 ft
~2 mi in
Elevation Range
165 ft
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Newark, NJ and Roselle Park, NJ, road signs point toward Gsp South: Garden State Parkway South, Cr 509: Kenilworth, Cr 509 North and Cr 509 East: Union.
Gsp South: Garden State Parkway South
Cr 509: Kenilworth
Cr 509 North
Cr 509 East: Union
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 1901
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 18m. Total distance: 9.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
18m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (39%). 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, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
Was this helpful?
Thanks for your feedback!
Your tip has been submitted. Thanks!
/500
Recent Tips
·
Explore more options from Newark, NJ or browse trips ending in Roselle Park, NJ.
Looking for more statewide routes? Browse NJ road trips.
