✈️ TLV to New York - Newark (EWR)
United States
Newark
CityEWR
IATA9160.4 km
Distance11h 23m
Flight TimeCoordinates: 40.69248, -74.16869
Airlines:
About Newark
Weather in Newark
Understand
English is the main language, but the Ironbound area is home to a significant Brazilian and Portuguese population. Newark, NJ, is pronounced "Noo-wirk", as opposed to Newark, Delaware, which is pronounced "Noo-ark". Locals will often pronounce it "Nork" or "Nerk".
Get in
Newark has great transportation, and is very easy to get into and out of.
Get around
The Newark Light Rail runs two lines that originate at Penn Station. The City Subway Line (shown in blue on maps) has service to University Heights, Branch Brook Park and Grove Street (in adjacent Bloomfield). The Broad Street Line (orange on maps) operates between Penn Station and Broad Street Station. There is an extensive network of New Jersey Transit buses, many originating at Penn Station. Taxis are also available and can be flagged.
See
40.770278 -74.176389 1 Branch Brook Park , Park Ave & Lake St . Branch Brook Park contains 360 acres of open meadowland and small patches of woodland on gently rolling terrain. More than 4,100 cherry trees that blossom during April are greater both in variety and number than the famed trees in Washington, D.C. The park is 1.7 miles from downtown, and accessible by light rail. Includes spectacular views of the Cathedral Basilica of the Sacred Heart. 40.7549 -74.1784 2 Cathedral Basilica of the Sacred Heart , 89 Ridge St , ☏ +1 973-484-4600 . Cathedral Basilica of the Sacred Heart is a French Gothic-styled cathedral, the fourth largest in North America boasting upwards of 200 stained glass windows and 14 giant bells cast in Italy. The cathedral hosts a number of symphony orchestras and other concerts, in addition to serving as the mother church for the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Newark. It is north of downtown Newark, across from Branch Brook Park, and accessible by light rail. 40.7397 -74.1692 3 Military Park , Broad St between Rector St and Raymond Blvd , ☏ +1 973-733-9333 . A park downtown that began as a militia training green in the 1600s. Wars of America monument is an imposing work of Mount Rushmore artist Gutzon Borglum. In the summer on Thursdays, the park hosts Common Greens, a farmers market . 40.742965 -74.171653 4 The Newark Museum of Art , 49 Washington St , ☏ +1 973-596-6550 . W-Su noon-5PM . The museum complex incorporates 80 galleries of art and science, a mini zoo, planetarium, cafe, auditorium, sculpture garden, a schoolhouse from the 1780s and the Ballantine House, the restored 1885 mansion that is a National Historic Landmark. Suggested admission $10 adults, $6 children/seniors/students/veterans. Planetarium an additional $5 adults, $3 children/seniors/students . 40.702 -74.203 5 Weequahic Park , Elizabeth Ave & Meeker Ave ( If driving, take the Elizabeth Ave exit from Route 78 West ). Very big park with a golf course and large lake. Designed by the Olmsted Brothers.
Do
40.733838 -74.170762 1 Prudential Center , Prudential Center, Mulberry St ( across from Triangle Park and 1 block W of Penn Stn ), ☏ +1 973-757-6000 . It hosts the NHL's New Jersey Devils, Seton Hall University basketball, New Jersey Ironmen MISL (indoor soccer), and concerts. 40.7402 -74.1671 2 New Jersey Performing Arts Center , 1 Center St , toll-free: +1 888-466-5722 . 40.72778 -74.176083 3 Newark Symphony Hall , 1020 Broad St , ☏ +1 973-643-8468 . 40.7389 -74.1687 4 New Jersey Historical Society , 52 Park Pl , ☏ +1 973-596-8500 . Tu-Sa noon-5PM .
Buy
Stroll Ferry Street in the East Ward and find numerous boutiques, bake shops and cafes. There are no real malls in Newark but there are malls near by that the buses in the city will take you to one for a relatively cheap fare. The Mills at Jersey Gardens and IKEA [dead link] are nearby in Elizabeth , NJ. You can also reach the Newport Center Mall in Jersey City via PATH (Newport-Pavonia).
Eat
Newark has three "restaurant rows' downtown: Around the Prudential Center, Halsey Street, and Ferry Street in the Ironbound, the latter known for its Portuguese, Brazilian and Latino food.
Drink
There is a liquor store in Penn Station. You can buy individual bottles of beer (including microbrews). 40.722459 -74.150136 1 Blitz Sports Bar , 179 Wilson Avenue . M-W 11AM-2AM, Th-Sa 11AM-3AM, Su noon-2AM . in the Ironbound
Sleep
40.741061 -74.168708 1 Newark YMCA , Washington Park , ☏ +1 973-624-8900 . Courteous, clean, and very convenient 40.724285 -74.184398 2 Hotel Riveria , 169 Clinton Avenue . An at-your-own-risk bargain in up-and-coming historic district. 40.754777 -74.167067 3 Comfort Suites , 1348 McCarter Hwy , ☏ +1 973-481-5200 , toll-free: +1-866-434-4917 , fax : +1 973-481-9399 . 40.733195 -74.173584 4 Courtyard Newark Downtown , 858 Broad St ( adjacent to the Prudential Center ). 40.739997 -74.156514 5 Element Harrison Newark , 399 Somerset St ( next to Harrison PATH Station ). Harrison PATH station across river from Downtown. Owned by Marriott. 40.746384 -74.164701 6 Hampton Inn & Suites , 100 Passaic Ave ( take Exit 15E on the NJ Turnpike to I-280, from I-280, take the exit for CR-508 West, then, make a right at the Popeye's (Passaic Ave) and the hotel will be on the left ). The hotel is in the nearby town of Harrison but serves as a hotel for the city of Newark. 40.73537 -74.165345 7 DoubleTree by Hilton Newark Penn Station , 1048 Raymond Blvd , ☏ +1 973-622-5000 . Gateway Center, within walking distance to many local attractions and connected by skywalk to the train station downtown with easy connections to Manhattan and airport. 40.738852 -74.168529 8 Robert Treat Hotel , 50 Park Place , ☏ +1 973-622-1000 , fax : +1 973-622-6410 . Renovated, runs free guest shuttles both to Newark Penn Station as well as to Newark Airport. Rooms at back have views of Manhattan while those at front have views of Military Park and Broad Street. NJPAC is across the street. 40.738015 -74.168234 9 TRYP Hotel , 24 Park St . boutique hotel, newest in Newark near NJPAC, Military Park. While hotels serving Newark Airport can be inexpensive ($50+ booked online; $69 walk in). some require multiple transfers with hotel shuttle to airport & NJT#62 [dead link] to Penn Station. Service is sporadic, so you can sometimes expect 1 to 2 hr each way. Those hotels located on Route 1 & 9 South/Frontage Road have NJT#40 [dead link] bus service which travel between the airport and Downtown/Newark Penn on an hourly basis. 40.709351 -74.172371 10 Courtyard Newark Liberty International Airport ( Route 1&9 S (Frontage Road) ), ☏ +1 973-643-8500 , fax : +1 973-648-0662 . 40.705233 -74.187107 11 Best Western Newark Airport West , 101 International Way , ☏ +1 973-621-6200 , fax : +1 973-621-6266 . 40.709518 -74.170854 12 Fairfield Inn & Suites Newark Liberty International Airport , 618 Routes 1 & 9 S, (Frontage Road) , ☏ +1 973-242-2600 , fax : +1 973-242-6560 . 40.69921 -74.18733 13 Holiday Inn , 160 Frontage Rd ( Newark Airport ), ☏ +1 973-589-1000 . 40.69188 -74.181388 14 Newark Liberty International Airport Marriott ( Walking distance to terminals and conveient to all transportation ), ☏ +1 973-623-0006 , toll-free: +1-800-882-1037 , fax : +1 973-623-7618 . 40.709772 -74.169685 15 SpringHill Suites Newark Liberty International Airport , 652 Route 1 & 9 S (Frontage Road) , ☏ +1 973-624-5300 , toll-free: +1-888-887-8123 , fax : +1 973-624-3355 .
Stay safe
Ever since the infamous Newark riots in the 1960s, the city has been plagued by a somewhat undeserved reputation for high crime and murders. However, crime has dropped significantly in Newark; in fact the city’s overall crime rate is stooping down to record lows not seen in decades. Still, Newark has its share of persisting problems like any other big city. Car theft and car jackings are the biggest crimes in Newark, followed by home invasions. Downtown Newark is crowded and safe during the day. It empties out at night and may seem creepy, but as long as you stay in well lit open areas you should be fine. The Ironbound district has most of the great restaurants and is busy on nights and weekends and is probably the safest part of the city, behind Downtown and residential Forest Hill. If you were to go to an event at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center, the New Jersey Symphony Hall, or the Prudential Center, you should be fine. They are well lit areas with a police presence and are the safest part of the city. The North, Central, and especially South Wards have heavier crime rates and it pays to be more guarded in those areas. Although bustling during peak travel hours and almost completely safe in daylight, Newark Broad Street station (NJ Transit) can be very dangerous after hours and through the night when fewer people wait for trains (usually from 10PM-5AM). Armed robberies are common and can occur even when you are not the only one waiting for a late train. If you do find yourself at the station after hours, wait in the lobby beneath the platform, or failing that, one of the lit waiting booths on the platform. Do NOT display cell phones or iPods.
Go next
Manhattan is easily accessible. The cheapest way is via the PATH train, from Newark Penn Station to World Trade Center or with a transfer at Journal Square (Jersey City) to the line which goes to Christopher St. and along 6th Avenue to 9th, 14th, 23rd and 33rd Streets. NJ Transit from Broad Street Station and Newark Penn Station takes you directly to the New York Penn Station in about 17 min. The nearby city of Elizabeth , which offers plenty of shopping options including the Jersey Gardens shopping mall and IKEA, is only a short car ride away. The Jersey Shore , with funky Asbury Park , Victorian Ocean Grove , and fishing town Manasquan is served by the North Jersey Coast Line, and is an easy day trip. The Statue of Liberty National Monument includes Ellis Island, once America's busiest immigration station, and Liberty Island, home to the statue itself. Ferries depart from Liberty State Park in Jersey City , reached by taking PATH to Exchange Place and switching to the Hudson-Bergen Light Rail. Field Station: Dinosaurs theme park exhibition is within walking distance of Secaucus Junction, one stop from Newark Penn on NJ Transit trains. Thomas Edison National Historical Park, which preserves Thomas Edison's laboratory and residence, is 6 miles (10 km) west of downtown Newark in West Orange . St. John's Church, a Gothic Revival Roman Catholic church which houses outstanding 19th-century artworks and an historic pipe organ is located in the nearby City of Orange . Hitchhike Believe it or not, it is possible to hitchhike out of the New York Metro area. If you are trying to go long distances, your best bet is to take NJ Transit or Metro North far enough to put you well into the suburbs, preferably to a stop that puts you near (within walking distance of) a major highway such as an Interstate. From there, get to an on-ramp and put out your thumb. New Jersey Statutes 39:4-59 on hitchhiking is notoriously prohibitive, and you will be hassled by local police, so use common sense and discretion. If you're trying to go west into Pennsylvania, your best bet is to take NJ transit to Mt. Olive, which is only a 5-min walk from I-80, which generally carries a good amount of long-distance traffic going west.