Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 12, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
24m
Distance
12.6 mi
20 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
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Westfield, NJ
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The drive from Newark, NJ to Westfield, NJ covers 12.6 miles and takes about 24m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 22, Springfield Avenue, Garden State Parkway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed highway & surface. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 5.1 miles on US 22. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.17 one way before food or hotel costs.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 22 | 5.1 mi | 8m |
| Springfield Avenue | 2.7 mi | 5m |
| Garden State Parkway | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| Mountain Avenue | 1 mi | 3m |
| Ball Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Market Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Harrison Avenue | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Lyons Avenue | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Newark, NJ and Westfield, 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
Merge onto US 22
Take the exit
Merge onto US 22
Take the exit
Turn right onto CR 613
Turn left onto Raymond Street
Turn right onto Harrison Avenue
Turn right onto Maple Street
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 2.9 and 11.4 — 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
Turn left onto Union Avenue
Navigation decision point
Take the ramp toward GSP South: Garden State Parkway South
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
Take the exit toward US 22, NJ 82 East: Elizabeth, Somerville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Take the exit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Regular Gas
$2.17 one way
$4.33 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.79 | $2.38 | $4.75 |
| premium | $5.13 | $2.54 | $5.09 |
| diesel | $5.97 | $2.96 | $5.92 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.12
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: 4.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-09-07.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.8 | 0 | $1.32 | $0.60 |
| Efficient EV | 3.2 | 0 | $1.10 | $0.50 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5 | 0 | $1.76 | $0.81 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
6:41 AM
EDT
Current temp
81°F
Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
Destination
Morning in Westfield on Saturday
Local time
6:41 AM
EDT
Current temp
81°F
Mostly Sunny
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.
12.6 mi in 24m — 57% highway, the rest on surface roads. Biggest road: US 22.
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 15 decision points packed into just 12.6 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 24m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 2.9 miles (Washington Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.6 miles (Union Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 3.7 miles: Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
266 ft
Total Descent
171 ft
Highest Point
199 ft
~1.8 mi in
Elevation Range
167 ft
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Newark, NJ and Westfield, NJ, road signs point toward Gsp South: Garden State Parkway South and Somerville.
Gsp South: Garden State Parkway South
Somerville
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 1794
Central Union County is a rural area of Union County, New Jersey.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 24m. Total distance: 12.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
24m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (57%). 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.
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