Origin
Oradell, NJ
Late night in Oradell on Sunday
Local time
3:51 AM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Oradell, NJ to Newark, NJ
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
29m
Distance
21.7 mi
35 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 27m
★
6 AM
0h 29m
8 AM
0h 35m
10 AM
0h 31m
12 PM
0h 31m
3 PM
0h 31m
5 PM
0h 34m
8 PM
0h 28m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Oradell, NJ
Garrison Gao
Trip Overview
Oradell to Newark is 21.7 miles and takes about 29m via NJ 21 and Garden State Parkway, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This quick trip stays within New Jersey, moving from the Northeast region to the Northeast region. It's a straightforward, mostly highway drive, ideal for a short hop between locations. You'll be covering a relatively small distance, so this is definitely a same-day journey. Plan for a swift transit with minimal time commitment.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| NJ 21 | 10.9 mi | 12m |
| Garden State Parkway | 5.3 mi | 6m |
| Oradell Avenue | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| US 46 | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| University Avenue | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Market Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Seminole Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Broad Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
NJ 21
— 10.9 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oradell, NJ and Newark, NJ.
1
Start on Lotus Avenue
201 ft
·
11 sec
·
Lotus Avenue
2
Turn right onto Seminole Street
0.2 mi
·
52 sec
·
Seminole Street
3
At end of road, turn right onto CR 80
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Oradell Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
Take the ramp
331 ft
·
14 sec
Toward GSP Toll South: Commuter Parking
5
Continue on this road
0.1 mi
·
28 sec
·
this road
6
Keep slight left at fork
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
Toward From Road, Parkway South
Use the straight lane.
7
Turn straight onto From Road
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
From Road
8
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
Toward GSP South
9
Merge onto GSP
5.3 mi
·
6 min
·
Garden State Parkway
10
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
56 sec
Exit 157
Toward US 46 West: Garfield
Use the slight right lane.
11
Merge onto US 46
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
US 46
Use the slight right lane.
12
Keep slight left at fork onto NJ 21
11 mi
·
12 min
·
NJ 21
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
13
Turn right onto CR 506 Spur
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
Clay Street
14
Turn left onto Broad Street
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
Broad Street
Use the left lane.
15
Keep slight right at fork onto University Avenue
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
University Avenue
16
Turn left onto CR 510
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
·
Market Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
17
Arrive at destination
CR 510
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 135 decision points cluster between mile 0.3 and 20.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0.3 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
CR 80 / Oradell Avenue
At end of road, turn right onto CR 80 / Oradell Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
9
2.1 mi into trip
|
~4m in
Keep slight left at fork toward From Road, Parkway South
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight lane.
Toward From Road, Parkway South
7
8 mi into trip
|
~12m in
Take the exit toward US 46 West: Garfield
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 157
Toward US 46 West: Garfield
6
9.5 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
NJ 21
Keep slight left at fork onto NJ 21
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
7
20.5 mi into trip
|
~26m in
|
Broad Street
Turn left onto Broad Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.60 one way
$7.20 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $3.94 | $7.88 |
| premium | $4.93 | $4.21 | $8.42 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.79 | $9.58 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.32
Garden State Parkway
(5.3 mi)
$0.32
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: 7.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.5 | 0 | $2.28 | $1.04 |
| Efficient EV | 5.4 | 0 | $1.90 | $0.87 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.7 | 0 | $3.04 | $1.39 |
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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Newark, NJ
Late night in Newark on Sunday
Local time
3:51 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°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
15 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
29m 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 is heavily highway-focused, with 80% of the route utilizing faster roads like the Garden State Parkway and NJ 21. You'll experience a 10.9-mile stretch on NJ 21 without needing to exit, offering a consistent pace. The profile suggests a primarily highway experience, meaning you can expect higher speed limits and fewer traffic lights compared to local roads. The character of the drive is efficient and direct, designed for covering ground quickly rather than for leisurely sightseeing.
80% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 10.9 mi on NJ 21.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on NJ 21 and Garden State Parkway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in near CR 80 / Oradell Avenue.
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 21.7 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 29m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (CR 80 / Oradell Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
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 Oradell, NJ and Newark, NJ, road signs point toward Gsp Toll South: Commuter Parking and Gsp South.
Gsp Toll South: Commuter Parking
1.9 mi in
|
~3m
Gsp South
2.4 mi in
|
~5m
About the Cities
Arriving 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 29m. Total distance: 21.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
29m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (80%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 10.9 miles on NJ 21. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.32 in tolls one way, starting with Garden State Parkway. 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.
Yes — we found about 3 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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 Newark, 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 0.3 miles (CR 80 / Oradell Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park, Thomas Edison 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 Newark, 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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