Newark, New Jersey: Geographic Location and Transportation Hub

Where Is Newark, NJ?

Newark is located in Essex County, New Jersey, in the northeastern United States.

• About 10 miles west of Manhattan, NYC.
• Bordered by the Passaic River (west), Hackensack River (east), and Elizabeth River (south).
• Major transportation hub: Newark Liberty International Airport (on-site), plus easy access to JFK and LaGuardia.
• Major seaport: Port of Newark-Elizabeth – largest container port on the East Coast.