How far is Newark, NJ from Sussex, NJ?
The driving distance from Newark, NJ to Sussex, NJ is about 50.7 miles (81.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 08m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 39.9 miles (64.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 16m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 08m.
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.
Borough in Morris County, New Jersey
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Newark and Sussex.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Newark and Sussex.
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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
3114 ft · 1 min · Washington Street
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Turn left onto Broad Street
1971 ft · 42 sec · Broad Street
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Turn right
46 m · 6 sec
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Continue on Clay Street
158 m · 14 sec · Clay Street
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Turn left onto McCarter Highway
5.8 mi · 7 min · McCarter Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward NJ 3: Clifton, Lincoln Tunnel
1809 ft · 44 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on NJ 3 West: Clifton
2150 ft · 53 sec
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Continue straight
4.4 mi · 5 min
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Merge slight right
3.7 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 80 West, NJ 23 North: Delaware Water Gap, Butler
1159 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight right
4.6 mi · 5 min
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Continue straight
29.8 mi · 42 min
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Turn straight onto Main Street
693 ft · 20 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 Newark and Sussex.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 80 West
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29.8 mi · 00h 42m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Newark and Rain Showers Likely near Sussex.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Newark to Sussex?
The road trip is about 50.7 miles (81.6 km) and usually takes 01h 08m 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?
Butler is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.4 miles from Newark and 25.4 miles from Sussex.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 39.9 miles (64.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.8 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 4:14 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.31 one way or $14.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Newark and Rain Showers Likely near Sussex.
Stop Ideas Near Butler
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 Butler.
Pennsylvania Station
Newark Liberty International Airport
Yonkers station
Pennsylvania Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Newark and Sussex. Straight-line distance: 39.86 mi (64.15 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 Sussex
Borough in Sussex County, New Jersey
| Population | 1,979 |
| Coordinates | 41.2098200, -74.6076600 |
| Altitude | 137 |
| Country | United States |
End: Sussex (-74.60766, 41.20982)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 82 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 41m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 37m |
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 | $7.31 | $14.63 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $8.23 | $16.46 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $8.87 | $17.74 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $10.70 | $21.41 |
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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