How far is Newark, NJ from Landing, NJ?
The driving distance from Newark, NJ to Landing, NJ is about 32.9 miles (53 km), with a travel time of about 00h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 28.3 miles (45.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 25m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 42m.
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
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township in Morris County, New Jersey, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Newark and Landing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Newark and Landing.
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Start on Market Street
693 ft · 24 sec · Market Street
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Turn right
66 m · 8 sec
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Turn straight onto Washington Street
545 ft · 21 sec · Washington Street
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Turn left onto Raymond Boulevard
2703 ft · 56 sec · Raymond Boulevard
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Continue on Lock Street
1773 ft · 42 sec · Lock Street
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Continue on Nesbitt Street
653 ft · 25 sec · Nesbitt Street
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Turn left onto Orange Street
2392 ft · 57 sec · Orange Street
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Take the ramp left toward I 280 West: Garden State Parkway
1574 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight right onto Essex Freeway
12.5 mi · 16 min · Essex Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 280 West, I 80 West
2420 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight right onto Christopher Columbus Highway
16.9 mi · 19 min · Christopher Columbus Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 46: Ledgewood, Lake Hopatcong
1437 ft · 35 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 46 East: Ledgewood
696 ft · 14 sec
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Turn straight onto Shippenport Road
3065 ft · 1 min · Shippenport Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Mount Arlington Boulevard
150 m · 12 sec · Mount Arlington Boulevard
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Landing Road
16 m · 6 sec · Landing Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Landing Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Newark and Landing.
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.
Christopher Columbus Highway
Merge slight right onto Christopher Columbus Highway
16.9 mi · 00h 19m
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 Newark and Mostly Sunny near Landing.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Newark to Landing?
The road trip is about 32.9 miles (53 km) and usually takes 00h 42m 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?
Parsippany is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.4 miles from Newark and 16.5 miles from Landing.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 28.3 miles (45.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.6 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:04 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.75 one way or $9.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Newark and Mostly Sunny near Landing.
Stop Ideas Near Parsippany
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 Parsippany.
Newark Liberty International Airport
Pennsylvania Station
Metropark station
Pennsylvania Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Newark and Landing. Straight-line distance: 28.3 mi (45.55 km).
#1 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 |
#2 Landing
Landing is a place in New Jersey, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.9051000, -74.6651600 |
| Altitude | 281 |
| Country | United States |
End: Landing (-74.66516, 40.9051)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 53 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 24m |
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 | $4.10 | $4.75 | $9.50 |
| Mid-grade | $4.72 | $5.48 | $10.96 |
| Premium | $5.04 | $5.85 | $11.69 |
| Diesel | $6.33 | $7.35 | $14.69 |
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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