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Cities Near Newark

Cities near Newark, New Jersey: 10 notable destinations within day-trip and weekend range, including Jersey City, Elizabeth, Clifton. Compare distance, drive time and flight time, with day-trip and getaway ideas.

The closest notable city to Newark, New Jersey is Jersey City, about 5 mi (8 km) away — roughly 17 min by road. Below, 10 nearby cities are ranked by distance, with real drive and flight estimates and whether each works best as a day trip or an overnight getaway.

CityDistanceDriveFlightBest for
Jersey City5 mi / 8 km17 minDrive/railDay trip
Elizabeth5 mi / 9 km18 minDrive/railDay trip
Clifton8 mi / 14 km29 minDrive/railDay trip
Borough Park12 mi / 19 km39 minDrive/railDay trip
Staten Island12 mi / 19 km41 minDrive/railDay trip
Morningside Heights12 mi / 20 km41 minDrive/railDay trip
Plainfield14 mi / 23 km27 minDrive/railDay trip
Wayne14 mi / 23 km27 minDrive/railDay trip
Parsippany16 mi / 25 km30 minDrive/railDay trip
Perth Amboy17 mi / 27 km32 minDrive/railDay trip

Day trips from Newark

Within about 100 miles and easy to visit in a day: Jersey City, Elizabeth, Clifton, Borough Park, Staten Island. These are close enough to go and return without an overnight stay.

Getting around

Nearby cities are usually quickest by car or train; for the longer hops a regional flight can save time. Tap any city above for its full distance, driving-time and flight-time breakdown, or plan a specific route with the tools below.

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Frequently asked questions

Notable cities near Newark include Jersey City, Elizabeth, Clifton, Borough Park, Staten Island. The closest is Jersey City, about 5 miles (8 km) away. The table above lists each with its distance, drive time and best use.

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