How far is Mount Arlington, NJ from Monroe, NJ?

The driving distance from Mount Arlington, NJ to Monroe, NJ is about 18.1 miles (29.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 12.7 miles (20.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 53m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
18.14 mi
00h 26m
Flight
12.73 mi
20.49 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
12.73 mi
Kilometers
20.49 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
18.14 mi
Kilometers
29.2 km
Drive Time
00h 26m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Monroe
Thu, Oct 15, 3:10 PM EDT
Return by in Mount Arlington
Thu, Oct 15, 3:37 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mount Arlington
2026-10-15T14:43
Arrive Monroe
Thu, Oct 15, 3:10 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:27 AM to 7:27 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:36 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Mount Arlington
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Dover
NJ

Town in New Jersey, USA

From Mount Arlington
9.1 mi
00h 13m
To Monroe
9.1 mi
00h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NE
Destination
64°F
This Afternoon

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 1:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 mph E

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Mount Arlington and Monroe.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Mount Arlington and Monroe.

  1. 1

    Start on Mountainview Avenue

    11 m · 8 sec · Mountainview Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Howard Boulevard

    3.7 mi · 7 min · Howard Boulevard

  3. 3

    Continue on Commerce Boulevard

    2390 ft · 52 sec · Commerce Boulevard

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Main Street

    554 ft · 13 sec · Main Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Route 10 East

    8.7 mi · 11 min · Route 10 East

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    3.3 mi · 4 min

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Ridgedale Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Ridgedale Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Cedar Knolls Road

    1 km · 2 min · Cedar Knolls Road

  9. 9

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Cedar Knolls Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Mount Arlington and Monroe.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
9 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
49.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Route 10 East
12.1 mi · 67%
Howard Boulevard
3.69 mi · 20%
Ridgedale Avenue
1.18 mi · 7%
Cedar Knolls Road
0.63 mi · 3%
Commerce Boulevard
0.45 mi · 2%
Main Street
0.11 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 26m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.4 mi
12.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Dover
00h 13m from Mount Arlington
Leave By
7:36 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Mount Arlington and Mostly Sunny near Monroe.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Mount Arlington to Monroe?

The road trip is about 18.1 miles (29.2 km) and usually takes 00h 26m 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?

Dover is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.1 miles from Mount Arlington and 9.1 miles from Monroe.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 12.7 miles (20.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.4 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 7:36 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.75 one way or $5.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Mount Arlington and Mostly Sunny near Monroe.

Stop Ideas Near Dover

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Dover, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Dover.

RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

37 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

37 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

Metropark station

40 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

New Brunswick station

44 mi away
French and Albany Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mount Arlington and Monroe. Straight-line distance: 12.73 mi (20.49 km).

Mount Arlington

#1 Mount Arlington

Borough in New Jersey, United States

Population5,826
Coordinates40.9259300, -74.6348800
Altitude309
CountryUnited States
Monroe

#2 Monroe

Township in Gloucester County, New Jersey

Population44,884
Coordinates40.8128800, -74.4423800
Altitude82
CountryUnited States
Start: Mount Arlington (-74.63488, 40.92593)
End: Monroe (-74.44238, 40.81288)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 29 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.64 gal
2.42 L · about $2.75
Round trip
$5.50
1.28 gal · 4.84 L
Estimated CO2
5.7 kg one way
Round trip: 11.4 kg / 25 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.30 $2.75 $5.50
Mid-grade $4.88 $3.12 $6.25
Premium $5.18 $3.31 $6.62
Diesel $6.32 $4.04 $8.09

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in New Jersey · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Mount Arlington and Monroe. The current time is 14:43:37.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.