If you live or work in Newark, CREAM is a short trip east. You can drive in about 15 minutes, ride PATH from Newark Penn Station, or skip the trip with same-day delivery. This guide compares the options, with the details from our Newark page, so you can pick the one that fits your day. It is for adults 21+.
The Quick Answer
- Driving: about 15 minutes outside rush hour via the Pulaski Skyway or I-280.
- PATH: from Newark Penn Station, the ride to Journal Square takes roughly 10 minutes, with trains about every 10 minutes, per our Newark page. Grove Street is the next stop after Journal Square on the Newark–World Trade Center line.
- Delivery: same-day across Newark, with no minimum. Free over $70, $5 under.
By PATH From Newark Penn Station
PATH is the easiest way to come without a car. On the Newark–World Trade Center line, the stops run Newark, Harrison, Journal Square, then Grove Street. From Grove Street, it is about a 5-minute walk west on Newark Avenue and up Brunswick to 1st Street.
Some points to keep in mind:
- Check the schedule. PATH patterns change on some weekends and during construction. Look at the PATH website or app before you leave.
- The line runs around the clock, though check the schedule for your hour.
- You don’t need parking, which in Downtown Jersey City is a real saving on busy evenings.
By Car
Our Newark page gives the drive as about 15 minutes outside rush hour, via the Pulaski Skyway or I-280 east. Traffic on either can change that a lot, so leave extra time at rush hour. Street parking is on 1st Street and nearby blocks, with meters until 8 PM and free parking after 8 PM and on Sundays. See how to get to CREAM.
Newark Delivery
CREAM delivers across Newark, including Downtown, the Ironbound, the North Ward, Weequahic and the West Ward. Delivery is same-day, and our Newark page says arrival is typically within a couple of hours of order confirmation, depending on traffic on the Skyway and I-280. Delivery runs Monday–Thursday 9 AM–9:30 PM and Friday–Sunday 9 AM–10:30 PM, and you can schedule for later.
Delivery is free over $70 and $5 under, with no minimum, and payment is by Pay By Bank. Check your address on the delivery page. For the wider region, see our guide to delivery to Newark, Elizabeth and Essex and Union counties.
Which Should You Choose?
- PATH if you don’t drive, or you want to avoid the Skyway.
- Drive if you are already in a car and traffic is light.
- Delivery if you would rather stay put. It saves the round trip.
- Order ahead for pickup if you travel. See our pickup guide.
Coming From Elsewhere on the Line
Our Elizabeth page describes the NJ Transit Northeast Corridor line from Elizabeth to Newark Penn Station, then PATH. If you are coming from farther along that corridor, the same Newark Penn transfer applies. Check both schedules for the best connection.
A Sample Trip by PATH
- Build your cart on the menu and choose pickup.
- Check the PATH schedule and ride to Grove Street.
- Walk about 5 minutes to 284 1st Street.
- Show your ID and pick up your order.
- Ride home with your purchase sealed.
Discounts
The 15% local discount is for 07302 residents, in store only, so most Newark customers won’t qualify. Veterans save 10% on all orders, and medical patients with an active NJ MMCP card save on every order. CREAM Rewards earns 5% back in points. Discounts don’t stack. See our discount guide and the deals page.
First Time?
Read our first-visit guide. Hours are Monday–Thursday 9 AM–10 PM and Friday–Sunday 9 AM–11 PM.
Responsible Use
Never drive after using cannabis. Public consumption is prohibited in New Jersey, so keep your purchase sealed until you are home, and store it away from children and pets.
What to Bring
- A valid, unexpired government-issued photo ID showing you are 21 or older.
- A way to pay. Confirm accepted methods first. See our guide to payment options.
- Your PATH fare and a phone with the schedule open.
Timing Your Trip
- Before you leave, check the PATH schedule and your order.
- Leave a buffer. If you are cutting it close to closing, order ahead and don’t arrive in the last few minutes.
- Return trip: check the schedule for your ride home, particularly late at night and on weekends.
Our late-night guide explains store and delivery cutoffs.
FAQ
How do I get from Newark Penn Station to CREAM?
Take PATH on the Newark–World Trade Center line to Grove Street, then walk about 5 minutes. Check the schedule first.
How long is the drive from Newark?
About 15 minutes outside rush hour, via the Pulaski Skyway or I-280.
Do you deliver to Newark?
Yes, same-day, across the city.
Shop CREAM
See our Newark page, browse the menu, or call (848) 500-9333. Adult-use only — 21+ with valid ID. Please consume responsibly.