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Day trips from Newark

19 nearby parks, towns and places to explore, ordered by straight-line distance.

The CloistersThings to do

The Cloisters

15 miles northeast · straight-line distanceSaved road-route estimate: 20 miles · 35 min

Museum in New York City part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art.

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Roberto Clemente State ParkState park

Roberto Clemente State Park

16 miles northeast · straight-line distance

In Morris Heights, Bronx, New York City.

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Things to do

Bronx Zoo

17 miles northeast · straight-line distanceSaved road-route estimate: 22 miles · 40 min

Metropolitan zoo in the Bronx, New York City, New York, USA.

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Queens MuseumThings to do

Queens Museum

17 miles east · straight-line distanceSaved road-route estimate: 21 miles · 45 min

Art museum in New York, New York.

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YonkersTown

Yonkers

21 miles northeast · straight-line distanceSaved road-route estimate: 27 miles · 45 min

City in Westchester County, New York, United States.

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New BrunswickTown

New Brunswick

22 miles southwest · straight-line distanceSaved road-route estimate: 26 miles · 40 min

City in and county seat of Middlesex County, New Jersey, United States.

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City IslandOutdoors

City Island

22 miles east · straight-line distance

Island and neighborhood of the Bronx in New York City.

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Campgaw Mountain ReservationSki area

Campgaw Mountain Reservation

22 miles north · straight-line distanceSaved road-route estimate: 28 miles · 50 min

County park in Bergen County.

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National park site

Gateway National Recreation Area

22 miles southeast · straight-line distance

Parks and beaches in New York City and New Jersey.

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Tallman Mountain State ParkState park

Tallman Mountain State Park

24 miles northeast · straight-line distance

State park in New York, United States.

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Town

White Plains

29 miles northeast · straight-line distanceSaved road-route estimate: 39 miles · 1 hr

City in and seat of Westchester County, New York, United States.

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State park

Bear Mountain State Park

41 miles north · straight-line distance

State park of New York state, United States.

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StamfordTown

Stamford

41 miles northeast · straight-line distanceSaved road-route estimate: 51 miles · 1 hr 20 min

City in Fairfield County, Connecticut, United States.

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TrentonTown

Trenton

47 miles southwest · straight-line distanceSaved road-route estimate: 51 miles · 1 hr 15 min

Capital city of the U.S. state of New Jersey and seat of Mercer County.

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Outdoors

Long Island

49 miles east · straight-line distance

Island in New York, United States of America.

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Thunder Ridge Ski AreaSki area

Thunder Ridge Ski Area

62 miles northeast · straight-line distanceSaved road-route estimate: 75 miles · 1 hr 55 min

Ski area in New York, United States.

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Fire Island National SeashoreNational park site

Fire Island National Seashore

62 miles east · straight-line distance

National park system unit in New York, United States.

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Home of Franklin D. Roosevelt National Historic SiteNational park site

Home of Franklin D. Roosevelt National Historic Site

72 miles north · straight-line distance

Historic building in Hyde Park, New York, United States.

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Vanderbilt Mansion National Historic SiteNational park site

Vanderbilt Mansion National Historic Site

74 miles north · straight-line distance

National Historic Site of the United States.

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Distances are straight-line measurements from the city, not driving distance. Saved road estimates have no consistently recorded source date and are not current traffic; estimates to park centers, water locations or inconsistent routes are omitted. Named-destination route links are not verified entrances. Place descriptions come from Wikidata; photo credits below include recorded capture dates when available. A photograph does not show current conditions.

Questions

What day-trip ideas are near Newark?

This guide includes The Cloisters, Roberto Clemente State Park, Bronx Zoo, Queens Museum, Yonkers. Places are ordered by straight-line distance. Confirm visitor access, opening hours and current travel conditions before choosing a trip.

How far is The Cloisters from Newark?

Approximately 15 miles northeast in a straight line; a saved road-route estimate is 20 miles and 35 min. This is not current traffic or a route to a verified visitor entrance. Use the named destination and confirm the appropriate entrance or transport.

How far is Roberto Clemente State Park from Newark?

Approximately 16 miles northeast in a straight line. This is not current traffic or a route to a verified visitor entrance. Use the named destination and confirm the appropriate entrance or transport.

How far is Bronx Zoo from Newark?

Approximately 17 miles northeast in a straight line; a saved road-route estimate is 22 miles and 40 min. This is not current traffic or a route to a verified visitor entrance. Use the named destination and confirm the appropriate entrance or transport.

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