How far is Madison, NJ from Mount Arlington, NJ?
The driving distance from Madison, NJ to Mount Arlington, NJ is about 19.9 miles (32.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 16.2 miles (26 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 11m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 35m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Borough in New Jersey, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Madison and Mount Arlington.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Madison and Mount Arlington.
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Start on Main Street
75 m · 9 sec · Main Street
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Keep slight left to continue on Main Street
128 m · 14 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Madison Avenue
3.7 mi · 7 min · Madison Avenue
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Turn right onto South Street
1.1 km · 1 min · South Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South Park Place
82 m · 5 sec · South Park Place
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Turn slight left
36 m · 7 sec
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Turn left onto East Park Place
69 m · 4 sec · East Park Place
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Keep slight right
2278 ft · 49 sec
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Turn left onto Sussex Avenue
3.3 mi · 6 min · Sussex Avenue
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Continue on Sussex Turnpike
4.8 mi · 9 min · Sussex Turnpike
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Turn right onto Canfield Avenue
2012 ft · 57 sec · Canfield Avenue
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Turn left
2.2 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit right
578 ft · 18 sec
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Continue on Commerce Boulevard
2398 ft · 50 sec · Commerce Boulevard
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Continue on Howard Boulevard
3.7 mi · 7 min · Howard Boulevard
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Turn right onto Mountainview Avenue
11 m · 2 sec · Mountainview Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Mountainview Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Madison and Mount Arlington.
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.
Sussex Turnpike
Continue on Sussex Turnpike
4.83 mi · 00h 09m
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.
Sunny leaving Madison and Sunny near Mount Arlington.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Madison to Mount Arlington?
The road trip is about 19.9 miles (32.1 km) and usually takes 00h 35m 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?
Victory Gardens is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.9 miles from Madison and 10 miles from Mount Arlington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 16.2 miles (26 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.7 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:18 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.01 one way or $6.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Madison and Sunny near Mount Arlington.
Stop Ideas Near Victory Gardens
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 Victory Gardens.
Newark Liberty International Airport
Pennsylvania Station
Metropark station
New Brunswick station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Madison and Mount Arlington. Straight-line distance: 16.16 mi (26.01 km).
#1 Madison
Borough in Morris County, New Jersey, United States
| Population | 17,612 |
| Coordinates | 40.7598200, -74.4171000 |
| Altitude | 79 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Mount Arlington
Borough in New Jersey, United States
| Population | 5,826 |
| Coordinates | 40.9259300, -74.6348800 |
| Altitude | 309 |
| Country | United States |
End: Mount Arlington (-74.63488, 40.92593)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 32 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 14m |
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 | $4.30 | $3.01 | $6.01 |
| Mid-grade | $4.88 | $3.42 | $6.83 |
| Premium | $5.18 | $3.62 | $7.24 |
| Diesel | $6.32 | $4.42 | $8.84 |
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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