How far is Mount Olive, NJ from Newark, NJ?
The driving distance from Mount Olive, NJ to Newark, NJ is about 38.9 miles (62.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 30.4 miles (48.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 34m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 47m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Mount Olive and Newark.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mount Olive and Newark.
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Start on Mount Olive Road
1.2 mi · 3 min · Mount Olive Road
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Continue on Mount Olive Road
1953 ft · 53 sec · Mount Olive Road
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Turn right
1.7 mi · 3 min
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Continue straight
153 m · 10 sec
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 80 East: New York City, Denville
2520 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left onto Christopher Columbus Highway
19.1 mi · 22 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 Mount Olive and Newark.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Christopher Columbus Highway
Merge slight left onto Christopher Columbus Highway
19.1 mi · 00h 22m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Sunny leaving Mount Olive and Sunny near Newark.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Mount Olive to Newark?
The road trip is about 38.9 miles (62.6 km) and usually takes 00h 47m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Parsippany is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.1 miles from Mount Olive and 19.8 miles from Newark.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 30.4 miles (48.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:56 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.60 one way or $11.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Mount Olive and Sunny near Newark.
Stop Ideas Near Parsippany
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
West Orange Town Hall
Paterson City Council
Bloomfield Municipal Building
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 Mount Olive and Newark. Straight-line distance: 30.4 mi (48.92 km).
#1 Mount Olive
Township of New Jersey
| Population | 28,815 |
| Coordinates | 40.8514900, -74.7329400 |
| Altitude | 314 |
| 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: 63 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 29m |
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 | $4.09 | $5.60 | $11.20 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $6.30 | $12.60 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $6.79 | $13.57 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $8.19 | $16.39 |
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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