Origin
Pompton Lakes, NJ
Morning in Pompton Lakes on Sunday
Local time
10:38 AM
EDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Pompton Lakes, 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
32m
Distance
25 mi
40 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 30m
★
6 AM
0h 33m
8 AM
0h 38m
10 AM
0h 35m
12 PM
0h 34m
3 PM
0h 35m
5 PM
0h 38m
8 PM
0h 31m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Pompton Lakes, NJ
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Trip Overview
This quick 25-mile journey from Pompton Lakes to Newark, New Jersey, can be completed in about 32 minutes, making it an ideal day trip. With 89% of the drive on highways, expect a straightforward, efficient transit. The estimated fuel cost is a modest $4, and with no designated stops, you can be on your way without delay. This route is primarily a highway-focused drive, designed for getting from point A to point B with minimal fuss. Given its short duration and direct nature, splitting this trip into multiple days is unnecessary.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| NJ 23 | 6.8 mi | 8m |
| NJ 21 | 5.6 mi | 6m |
| NJ 3 | 4.4 mi | 5m |
| US 46 | 3.7 mi | 4m |
| Newark-Pompton Turnpike | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| University Avenue | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Paterson-Hamburg Turnpike | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Wanaque Avenue | 0.5 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
NJ 23
— 6.8 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pompton Lakes, NJ and Newark, NJ.
1
Start on this road
39 ft
·
8 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto Lakeside Avenue
83 ft
·
4 sec
·
Lakeside Avenue
3
Turn sharp left onto CR 684
0.4 mi
·
41 sec
·
Wanaque Avenue
4
Keep slight right at fork onto CR 684
231 ft
·
3 sec
·
Wanaque Avenue
5
Turn slight right onto CR 689
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Paterson-Hamburg Turnpike
6
Turn left onto CR 511 ALT
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Newark-Pompton Turnpike
Use the left lane.
7
Continue on NJ 23; CR 511 Alternate
0.6 mi
·
46 sec
·
NJ 23; CR 511 Alternate
8
Keep slight left at fork onto NJ 23
6.2 mi
·
7 min
·
NJ 23
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
297 ft
·
7 sec
Toward I 80 East, US 46 East: New York, Clifton
10
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
Toward US 46 East: Clifton
11
Merge onto US 46
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
US 46
12
Continue on US 46
1.6 mi
·
1 min
·
US 46
Use the straight / right lanes.
13
Turn slight left onto NJ 3
4.4 mi
·
5 min
·
NJ 3
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward NJ 21 South: Newark
Use the slight right lane.
15
Merge onto NJ 21
5.6 mi
·
6 min
·
NJ 21
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Turn right onto CR 506 Spur
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
Clay Street
17
Turn left onto Broad Street
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
Broad Street
Use the left lane.
18
Keep slight right at fork onto University Avenue
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
University Avenue
19
Turn left onto CR 510
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
·
Market Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
20
Arrive at destination
CR 510
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 155 decision points cluster between mile 1.3 and 24.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
1.3 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
CR 511 ALT / Newark-Pompton Turnpike
Turn left onto CR 511 ALT / Newark-Pompton Turnpike
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
2.8 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
NJ 23
Keep slight left at fork onto NJ 23
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
17.6 mi into trip
|
~22m in
Take the exit toward NJ 21 South: Newark
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward NJ 21 South: Newark
7
23.8 mi into trip
|
~30m in
|
Broad Street
Turn left onto Broad Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
24.8 mi into trip
|
~31m in
|
CR 510 / Market Street
Turn left onto CR 510 / Market Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.14 one way
$8.29 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $4.54 | $9.08 |
| premium | $4.93 | $4.85 | $9.70 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.52 | $11.04 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.13
Newark-Pompton Turnpike
(0.9 mi)
$0.07
Paterson-Hamburg Turnpike
(0.8 mi)
$0.06
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: 8.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.5 | 0 | $2.63 | $1.20 |
| Efficient EV | 6.3 | 0 | $2.19 | $1.00 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10 | 0 | $3.50 | $1.60 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Newark, NJ
Morning in Newark on Sunday
Local time
10:38 AM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Scattered Rain Showers then Partly Cloudy
E 2 to 9 mph
31% chance
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
14 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
32m on the road
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.
What kind of drive is this?
Primarily a highway-focused drive, this route emphasizes efficient travel, with 89% of the mileage dedicated to faster roads. You'll experience stretches of highway driving, including a continuous 6.8-mile segment on NJ 23, which forms a significant portion of the journey. The main roads guiding you include NJ 23, NJ 21, and NJ 3, suggesting a progression through varied highway environments. Expect a consistent pace rather than a winding, scenic exploration.
89% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 6.8 mi on NJ 23.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on NJ 23 and NJ 21. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.3 miles in near CR 511 ALT / Newark-Pompton Turnpike.
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 15 decision points packed into just 25 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 32m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.3 miles (CR 511 ALT / Newark-Pompton Turnpike): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.8 miles (NJ 23): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 17.6 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.
On the drive from Pompton Lakes, NJ to Newark, NJ, road signs begin pointing toward Clifton along the way.
Clifton
9 mi in
|
~12m
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 32m. Total distance: 25 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
32m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (89%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 6.8 miles on NJ 23. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.13 in tolls one way, starting with Newark-Pompton Turnpike. 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.
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 1.3 miles (CR 511 ALT / Newark-Pompton Turnpike): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.8 miles (NJ 23): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 17.6 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 Morristown National Historical Park (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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