How far is Mountain Lakes, NJ from Newark, NJ?
The driving distance from Mountain Lakes, NJ to Newark, NJ is about 21.6 miles (34.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 17.5 miles (28.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 05m 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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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
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Mountain Lakes and Newark.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mountain Lakes and Newark.
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Start on Glen Road
1242 ft · 59 sec · Glen Road
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Turn right onto Boulevard
3169 ft · 1 min · Boulevard
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Turn sharp right onto Fanny Road
1.6 km · 2 min · Fanny Road
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Continue on Parsippany Boulevard
2088 ft · 40 sec · Parsippany Boulevard
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Take the ramp left toward I 287 South, I 80 South: Morristown
1563 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left
1.4 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward ramp to I-80 Eastbound, NYC
1402 ft · 57 sec
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Merge slight left onto Christopher Columbus Highway
2.2 mi · 3 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 Mountain Lakes 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.
Essex Freeway
Continue on Essex Freeway
13.3 mi · 00h 17m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Mountain Lakes and Sunny near Newark.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Mountain Lakes to Newark?
The road trip is about 21.6 miles (34.8 km) and usually takes 00h 32m 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?
Roseland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.8 miles from Mountain Lakes and 10.9 miles from Newark.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 17.5 miles (28.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.1 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:24 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.11 one way or $6.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Mountain Lakes and Sunny near Newark.
Stop Ideas Near Roseland
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 Roseland.
Pennsylvania Station
Newark Liberty International Airport
Pennsylvania Station
Metropark station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Mountain Lakes and Newark. Straight-line distance: 17.51 mi (28.18 km).
#1 Mountain Lakes
Borough in Morris County, New Jersey
| Population | 4,197 |
| Coordinates | 40.8948200, -74.4329300 |
| Altitude | 146 |
| 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: 35 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 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 | $4.09 | $3.11 | $6.21 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $3.50 | $6.99 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $3.77 | $7.53 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $4.54 | $9.09 |
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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