How far is Landing, NJ from Newark, NJ?
The driving distance from Landing, NJ to Newark, NJ is about 33.4 miles (53.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 28.3 miles (45.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 22m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 41m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township in Morris County, New Jersey, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Landing and Newark.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Landing and Newark.
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Start on Landing Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Landing Road
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Continue on Ledgewood Landing Road
2187 ft · 44 sec · Ledgewood Landing Road
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 80 East: New York
1959 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left onto Christopher Columbus Highway
16.6 mi · 19 min · Christopher Columbus Highway
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Take the exit slight left toward I 280 East: The Oranges, Newark
1.1 km · 50 sec
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Continue on Essex Freeway
13.3 mi · 17 min · Essex Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Martin Luther King Boulevard, Broad Street Station, Rutgers University, Essex County College
729 ft · 21 sec
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Turn right onto Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard
82 m · 9 sec · Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard
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Keep slight left to continue on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard
43 m · 12 sec · Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard
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Turn left onto Orange Street
685 ft · 17 sec · Orange Street
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Turn right onto University Avenue
1.1 km · 1 min · University Avenue
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Turn left onto Market Street
1224 ft · 39 sec · Market Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Market Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Landing and Newark.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Christopher Columbus Highway
Merge slight left onto Christopher Columbus Highway
16.6 mi · 00h 19m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Rain leaving Landing and Rain near Newark.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Landing to Newark?
The road trip is about 33.4 miles (53.7 km) and usually takes 00h 41m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Parsippany is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.7 miles from Landing and 16.7 miles from Newark.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 28.3 miles (45.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.1 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:08 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.83 one way or $9.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain around Landing and Rain near Newark.
Stop Ideas Near Parsippany
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Parsippany.
Newark Liberty International Airport
Pennsylvania Station
Metropark station
Pennsylvania Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Landing and Newark. Straight-line distance: 28.3 mi (45.55 km).
#1 Landing
Landing is a place in New Jersey, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.9051000, -74.6651600 |
| Altitude | 281 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Newark
The most populous city in New Jersey and the center of the Newark metropolitan area.
| Population | 282,520 |
| Coordinates | 40.7356600, -74.1723700 |
| Altitude | 9 |
| Country | United States |
End: Market Street (-74.17237, 40.73566)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 54 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 24m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.10 | $4.83 | $9.67 |
| Mid-grade | $4.72 | $5.57 | $11.15 |
| Premium | $5.04 | $5.95 | $11.89 |
| Diesel | $6.33 | $7.47 | $14.95 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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