McCarter Highway

Direction:

North/South

Southern Terminus:

US 1/US 9 in Newark

Northern Terminus:

US 46 in Clifton

Distance:

14.35 miles

Counties:

Essex, Passaic

Signed:

Yes

The McCarter Highway is a north/south route along the Passaic River from Newark to Clifton. It begins at US 1/US 9 as a freeway but then descends into the streets of Newark as a boulevard with traffic lights after a few exits. North of Newark, it becomes a freeway again, eventually ending at US 46 in Clifton.