How far is Mount Arlington, NJ from Madison, NJ?
The driving distance from Mount Arlington, NJ to Madison, NJ is about 22.6 miles (36.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 34m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 16.2 miles (26 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 08m 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 34m.
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
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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 Mount Arlington and Madison.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mount Arlington and Madison.
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Start on Mountainview Avenue
11 m · 8 sec · Mountainview Avenue
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Turn left onto Howard Boulevard
3.7 mi · 7 min · Howard Boulevard
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Continue on Commerce Boulevard
2390 ft · 52 sec · Commerce Boulevard
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Turn right onto Main Street
554 ft · 13 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto Route 10 East
8.7 mi · 11 min · Route 10 East
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Continue straight
3.5 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit straight toward I 287 South: Morristown, Morristown Airport
2727 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
1.3 km · 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NJ 24 East: Springfield
1.1 km · 1 min
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Continue straight
1.2 mi · 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 510 West: Morristown, Fairleigh Dickinson University, Drew University, College of Saint Elizabeth
1084 ft · 32 sec
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Turn straight onto Columbia Turnpike
737 ft · 15 sec · Columbia Turnpike
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Turn left onto Park Avenue
2.5 mi · 5 min · Park Avenue
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Turn straight onto Main Street
75 m · 7 sec · Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Mount Arlington and Madison.
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.
Route 10 East
Turn left onto Route 10 East
8.74 mi · 00h 11m
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 Mount Arlington and Sunny near Madison.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Mount Arlington to Madison?
The road trip is about 22.6 miles (36.3 km) and usually takes 00h 34m 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 11.2 miles from Mount Arlington and 11.3 miles from Madison.
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 6.4 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 7:22 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.44 one way or $6.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Mount Arlington and Sunny near Madison.
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 Mount Arlington and Madison. Straight-line distance: 16.16 mi (26.01 km).
#1 Mount Arlington
Borough in New Jersey, United States
| Population | 5,826 |
| Coordinates | 40.9259300, -74.6348800 |
| Altitude | 309 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Madison
Borough in Morris County, New Jersey, United States
| Population | 17,612 |
| Coordinates | 40.7598200, -74.4171000 |
| Altitude | 79 |
| Country | United States |
End: Madison (-74.4171, 40.75982)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 36 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 16m |
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 | $3.44 | $6.87 |
| Mid-grade | $4.88 | $3.90 | $7.81 |
| Premium | $5.18 | $4.14 | $8.28 |
| Diesel | $6.32 | $5.05 | $10.11 |
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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