Origin
Vernon Valley, NJ
Late night in Vernon Valley on Sunday
Local time
4:09 AM
EDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Vernon Valley, 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
1h 9m
Distance
49.1 mi
79 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 4m
★
6 AM
1h 10m
8 AM
1h 21m
10 AM
1h 14m
12 PM
1h 12m
3 PM
1h 14m
5 PM
1h 20m
8 PM
1h 6m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Vernon Valley, NJ
Tom Fisk
Trip Overview
Vernon Valley, NJ to Newark, NJ is 49.1 miles and takes about 1h 9m via Paterson - Hamburg Turnpike and NJ 23, with a fuel budget near $8 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip keeps you within New Jersey, moving from the Northeast region towards another part of the Northeast. Expect a drive that leans heavily on highway travel, making it a straightforward journey. It's a relatively short distance, making it ideal for a quick trip without needing an overnight stay.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Paterson - Hamburg Turnpike | 9.8 mi | 11m |
| NJ 23 | 6.2 mi | 7m |
| NJ 21 | 5.6 mi | 6m |
| Vernon Warwick Road | 5.5 mi | 9m |
| Newfoundland Road | 5 mi | 6m |
| NJ 3 | 4.4 mi | 5m |
| US 46 | 3.7 mi | 4m |
| Stockholm Vernon Road | 3.2 mi | 5m |
Longest stretch:
Paterson - Hamburg Turnpike
— 9.8 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Vernon Valley, NJ and Newark, NJ.
1
Start on Walnut Hill Drive
260 ft
·
11 sec
·
Walnut Hill Drive
2
Continue on Thistle Avenue
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Thistle Avenue
3
Turn left onto Vlietstra Drive
485 ft
·
22 sec
·
Vlietstra Drive
4
Turn right onto CR 517
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
·
McAfee - Glenwood Road
5
Continue on CR 517
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
·
Aster Street
6
Continue on CR 517
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
McAfee - Glenwood Road
7
Turn left onto CR 644
1.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Vernon Crossing
8
Turn right onto NJ 94; CR 515
5.5 mi
·
9 min
·
Vernon Warwick Road
9
Continue on CR 515
3.2 mi
·
5 min
·
Stockholm Vernon Road
10
Turn left onto NJ 23
5.0 mi
·
6 min
·
Newfoundland Road
11
Continue on NJ 23
9.8 mi
·
11 min
·
Paterson - Hamburg Turnpike
12
Keep slight left at fork onto NJ 23
6.2 mi
·
7 min
·
NJ 23
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
297 ft
·
7 sec
Toward I 80 East, US 46 East: New York, Clifton
14
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
Toward US 46 East: Clifton
15
Merge onto US 46
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
US 46
16
Continue on US 46
1.6 mi
·
1 min
·
US 46
Use the straight / right lanes.
17
Turn slight left onto NJ 3
4.4 mi
·
5 min
·
NJ 3
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward NJ 21 South: Newark
Use the slight right lane.
19
Merge onto NJ 21
5.6 mi
·
6 min
·
NJ 21
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Turn right onto CR 506 Spur
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
Clay Street
21
Turn left onto Broad Street
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
Broad Street
Use the left lane.
22
Keep slight right at fork onto University Avenue
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
University Avenue
23
Turn left onto CR 510
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
·
Market Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
24
Arrive at destination
CR 510
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
25 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 24.5 miles from Vernon Valley, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 155 decision points cluster between mile 26.9 and 48.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
26.9 mi into trip
|
~42m 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.
5
33.1 mi into trip
|
~49m in
Take the exit toward I 80 East, US 46 East: New York, Clifton
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 80 East, US 46 East: New York, Clifton
6
41.6 mi into trip
|
~59m 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
47.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 7m in
|
Broad Street
Turn left onto Broad Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
48.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 9m 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
$8.14 one way
$16.28 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
17 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $8.92 | $17.83 |
| premium | $4.93 | $9.52 | $19.04 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.84 | $21.68 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.69
Paterson - Hamburg Turnpike
(9.8 mi)
$0.69
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Tolls
$1
Total
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 17.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14.7 | 0 | $5.16 | $2.36 |
| Efficient EV | 12.3 | 0 | $4.30 | $1.96 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 19.6 | 0 | $6.87 | $3.14 |
Gas CO2
17 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (65% 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
4:09 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
18 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
1h 9m 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 primarily highway-focused, with 61% of the journey taking place on higher-speed roads. You'll experience some variety as you navigate, with the Paterson - Hamburg Turnpike offering the longest uninterrupted stretch at 9.8 miles. While much of this route involves direct travel, the transition between roads like NJ 23 and NJ 21 will offer a change of pace. Be prepared for a dynamic driving experience that balances efficient highway cruising with sections that may feel more like traditional road travel.
61% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
24 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 9.8 mi on Paterson - Hamburg Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Paterson - Hamburg Turnpike and NJ 23. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 26.9 miles in near NJ 23.
Driving Effort
10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 49.1 miles you will encounter 15 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 26.9 miles (NJ 23): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 33.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 41.6 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 Vernon Valley, NJ to Newark, NJ, road signs begin pointing toward Clifton along the way.
Clifton
33.1 mi in
|
~49m
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 1h 9m. Total distance: 49.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 9m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (61%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 9.8 miles on Paterson - Hamburg Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.69 in tolls one way, starting with Paterson - Hamburg 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 26.9 miles (NJ 23): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 33.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 41.6 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 (5 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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