Origin
Tenafly, NJ
Afternoon in Tenafly on Sunday
Local time
1:48 PM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Tenafly, 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
33m
Distance
22.5 mi
36 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 31m
★
6 AM
0h 33m
8 AM
0h 39m
10 AM
0h 35m
12 PM
0h 35m
3 PM
0h 36m
5 PM
0h 39m
8 PM
0h 32m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Tenafly, NJ
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Trip Overview
Tenafly, NJ to Newark, NJ is 22.5 miles and takes about 33 minutes via NJ 21, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays entirely within New Jersey, connecting two points in the Northeast region. You'll experience a mixed drive, so expect some variety in the road conditions and speed. It's a straightforward journey, perfect for a quick trip or as part of a larger regional exploration, with minimal time commitment.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| NJ 21 | 5.9 mi | 6m |
| NJ 17 | 4.3 mi | 5m |
| New Bridge Road | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| Hackensack Avenue | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| River Street | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| South Washington Avenue | 1 mi | 1m |
| Riveredge Road | 1 mi | 1m |
| NJ 3 | 0.9 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
NJ 21
— 5.9 mi, about 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tenafly, NJ and Newark, NJ.
1
Start on CR 501
66 ft
·
2 sec
·
County Road
2
Turn right onto Jay Street
471 ft
·
22 sec
·
Jay Street
3
Continue on Riveredge Road
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Riveredge Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
Continue on CR 70
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
East Main Street
5
Turn left onto CR 39
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
South Washington Avenue
Use the left lane.
6
Turn right onto CR 49
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
New Bridge Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
Continue on CR 49
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
Roemer Avenue
8
Continue on CR 49
0.6 mi
·
53 sec
·
New Bridge Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
9
Continue on CR 503; CR 49
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Hackensack Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
10
Continue on CR 503; CR 49
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
River Street
Use the straight lane.
11
Turn right onto CR 56
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
Court Street
12
At end of road, turn left onto CR 56
362 ft
·
14 sec
·
Main Street
13
Turn right onto CR 124
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Essex Street
Use the right lane.
14
Turn left onto CR 55
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Polifly Road
15
Continue on CR 55
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
Terrace Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
16
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
17
Merge onto NJ 17
4.3 mi
·
5 min
·
NJ 17
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
18
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Toward NJ 3 West: Newark
Use the slight right lane.
19
Merge onto NJ 3
0.9 mi
·
57 sec
·
NJ 3
20
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
Toward NJ 21: Paterson, Newark
Use the slight right lane.
21
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
Toward NJ 21 North, NJ 21 South
22
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Toward NJ 21 South: Newark
Use the slight right lane.
23
Merge onto NJ 21
5.9 mi
·
6 min
·
NJ 21
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
24
Turn right onto CR 506 Spur
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
Clay Street
25
Turn left onto Broad Street
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
Broad Street
Use the left lane.
26
Keep slight right at fork onto University Avenue
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
University Avenue
27
Turn left onto CR 510
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
·
Market Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
28
Arrive at destination
CR 510
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 195 decision points cluster between mile 2.8 and 21.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
2.8 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
CR 49 / New Bridge Road
Turn right onto CR 49 / New Bridge Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
7.4 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
CR 124 / Essex Street
Turn right onto CR 124 / Essex Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
7
14.5 mi into trip
|
~22m in
Take the exit toward NJ 21: Paterson, Newark
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward NJ 21: Paterson, Newark
8
15 mi into trip
|
~23m in
Keep slight right at fork toward NJ 21 South: Newark
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward NJ 21 South: Newark
7
21.3 mi into trip
|
~30m in
|
Broad Street
Turn left onto Broad Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.73 one way
$7.46 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $4.09 | $8.17 |
| premium | $4.93 | $4.36 | $8.73 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.97 | $9.94 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.9 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 | 6.8 | 0 | $2.36 | $1.08 |
| Efficient EV | 5.6 | 0 | $1.97 | $0.90 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9 | 0 | $3.15 | $1.44 |
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
Afternoon in Newark on Sunday
Local time
1:48 PM
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
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
33m 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 features a mixed profile, with nearly half of the journey, about 49%, on highways. You'll encounter stretches on NJ 21, NJ 17, and New Bridge Road, offering a varied driving experience. The longest uninterrupted segment is 5.9 miles on NJ 21, providing a good opportunity to settle into a rhythm. As you progress, expect transitions between faster-paced highway sections and potentially more local road conditions.
49% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
28 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 5.9 mi on NJ 21.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
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 2.8 miles in near CR 49 / New Bridge Road.
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 19 decision points packed into just 22.5 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 33m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 2.8 miles (CR 49 / New Bridge Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 7.4 miles (CR 124 / Essex Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 14.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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 33m. Total distance: 22.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
33m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (49%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 5.9 miles on NJ 21. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 2.8 miles (CR 49 / New Bridge Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 7.4 miles (CR 124 / Essex Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 14.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Thomas Edison National Historical Park, Paterson Great Falls 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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