Origin
Wayne, NJ
Late night in Wayne on Sunday
Local time
3:44 AM
EDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Wayne, 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
24m
Distance
18.4 mi
30 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 22m
★
6 AM
0h 24m
8 AM
0h 28m
10 AM
0h 26m
12 PM
0h 25m
3 PM
0h 26m
5 PM
0h 28m
8 PM
0h 23m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Wayne, NJ
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Trip Overview
If you are traveling from Wayne to Newark, expect a quick 18.6-mile trek that typically takes about 27 minutes. This short journey is perfectly suited for a single-day trip, requiring no overnight stays. You will navigate via a combination of the Newark-Pompton Turnpike, I-80 East, and US-46 East. With a fuel cost estimate of just $3, it is an incredibly budget-friendly commute within the Northeast region. Because the origin and destination are both located in New Jersey, the transition between these two areas is seamless and straightforward.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| NJ 21 | 5.6 mi | 6m |
| NJ 3 | 4.4 mi | 5m |
| US 46 | 3.7 mi | 4m |
| US 202 | 1.7 mi | 1m |
| University Avenue | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Newark-Pompton Turnpike | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Ryerson Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Market Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
NJ 21
— 5.6 mi, about 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wayne, NJ and Newark, NJ.
1
Start on Ryerson Avenue
0.2 mi
·
57 sec
·
Ryerson Avenue
2
At end of road, turn right onto CR 683
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
Newark-Pompton Turnpike
3
Keep slight right at fork onto Newark-Pompton Turnpike
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
·
Newark-Pompton Turnpike
4
Continue on this road
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
this road
5
Merge onto US 202; NJ 23
1.7 mi
·
1 min
·
US 202; NJ 23
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
297 ft
·
7 sec
Toward I 80 East, US 46 East: New York, Clifton
7
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
Toward US 46 East: Clifton
8
Merge onto US 46
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
US 46
9
Continue on US 46
1.6 mi
·
1 min
·
US 46
Use the straight / right lanes.
10
Turn slight left onto NJ 3
4.4 mi
·
5 min
·
NJ 3
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward NJ 21 South: Newark
Use the slight right lane.
12
Merge onto NJ 21
5.6 mi
·
6 min
·
NJ 21
Use the straight / 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 0.2 and 18.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
CR 683 / Newark-Pompton Turnpike
At end of road, turn right onto CR 683 / Newark-Pompton Turnpike
Navigation decision point
5
0.4 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Newark-Pompton Turnpike
Keep slight right at fork onto Newark-Pompton Turnpike
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
6
11 mi into trip
|
~14m 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
17.2 mi into trip
|
~21m in
|
Broad Street
Turn left onto Broad Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
18.2 mi into trip
|
~23m 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
$3.05 one way
$6.10 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $3.34 | $6.68 |
| premium | $4.93 | $3.57 | $7.14 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.06 | $8.12 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.5 | 0 | $1.93 | $0.88 |
| Efficient EV | 4.6 | 0 | $1.61 | $0.74 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.4 | 0 | $2.58 | $1.18 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 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
Late night in Newark on Sunday
Local time
3:44 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
17 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
24m 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?
Prepare for a turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention behind the wheel. Unlike long-haul interstate routes, this trip features a 0% highway share, keeping you off the major freeways for the duration of the drive. You will experience a mix of local roads that require frequent navigation through intersections and turns. Since there are no designated stops along the way, you should be ready for a continuous flow of traffic. The character of this route is defined by its compact, urban-adjacent nature rather than long, uninterrupted stretches.
86% 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: 5.6 mi on NJ 21.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on NJ 21 and NJ 3. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near CR 683 / 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 13 decision points packed into just 18.4 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 24m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (CR 683 / Newark-Pompton Turnpike): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (Newark-Pompton Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 11 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 Wayne, NJ to Newark, NJ, road signs begin pointing toward Clifton along the way.
Clifton
2.5 mi in
|
~3m
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 24m. Total distance: 18.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
24m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (86%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 5.6 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 0.2 miles (CR 683 / Newark-Pompton Turnpike): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (Newark-Pompton Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 11 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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