Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 12, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
31m
Distance
24.1 mi
39 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
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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Woodcliff Lake, NJ
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The drive from Newark, NJ to Woodcliff Lake, NJ covers 24.1 miles and takes about 31m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on McCarter Highway, Garden State Parkway, Werimus Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed highway & surface. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 11 miles on McCarter Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.14 one way before food or hotel costs.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| McCarter Highway | 11 mi | 12m |
| Garden State Parkway | 8.4 mi | 10m |
| Werimus Road | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| US 46 | 0.9 mi | <1m |
| Washington Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Van Emburgh Avenue | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Broad Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Washington Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Newark, NJ and Woodcliff Lake, 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
Merge onto US 46
Keep slight right at fork onto US 46
Take the exit
Merge onto GSP
Take the exit
Keep slight left at fork
Turn left onto CR 502
Turn right onto CR 71
Continue on CR 71; CR 112
Continue on CR 71
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.8 and 22.1 — 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
Keep slight right at fork onto US 46 toward US 46 East: Elmwood Park
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward CR 502: Washington, Westwood
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 502 West: Ho-Ho-Kus
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Turn left onto CR 502 / Washington Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Regular Gas
$4.14 one way
$8.28 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.79 | $4.54 | $9.09 |
| premium | $5.13 | $4.86 | $9.73 |
| diesel | $5.97 | $5.66 | $11.32 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.50
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Tolls
$1
Total
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-09-07.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.2 | 0 | $2.53 | $1.16 |
| Efficient EV | 6 | 0 | $2.11 | $0.96 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.6 | 0 | $3.37 | $1.54 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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
6:37 AM
EDT
Current temp
87°F
Partly Sunny
Destination
Morning in Woodcliff Lake on Saturday
Local time
6:37 AM
EDT
Current temp
86°F
Partly Sunny
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.
24.1 mi in 31m — 38% highway, the rest on surface roads. Biggest road: McCarter Highway.
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 24.1 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 31m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.8 miles (Broad Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 12.5 miles (US 46): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 21.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
247 ft
Total Descent
35 ft
Highest Point
244 ft
~24.1 mi in
Elevation Range
234 ft
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Newark, NJ and Woodcliff Lake, NJ, road signs point toward Cr 502: Washington, Westwood and Cr 502 West: Ho-Ho-Kus.
Cr 502: Washington
Westwood
Cr 502 West: Ho-Ho-Kus
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 1894
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 31m. Total distance: 24.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
31m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (38%). 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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