How far is Parsippany, NJ from South Amboy, NJ?
The driving distance from Parsippany, NJ to South Amboy, NJ is about 37.6 miles (60.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 51m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 27.2 miles (43.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 43m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 51m.
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.
A city in Union County, New Jersey.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Parsippany and South Amboy.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Parsippany and South Amboy.
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Start on the route
62 m · 22 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Parsippany Road
2127 ft · 54 sec · Parsippany Road
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Take the ramp left toward I 287 South: Morristown
123 m · 10 sec
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Merge slight left
2.7 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NJ 24 East: Springfield
1.1 km · 1 min
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Continue straight
9.3 mi · 11 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 78 East: Holland Tunnel, New York City, Newark
1877 ft · 29 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 78 East Local: Newark
1220 ft · 17 sec
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Merge slight right onto Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
3.4 mi · 4 min · Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward GSP: G.S. Parkway
1412 ft · 48 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on GSP South
3153 ft · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway
10.6 mi · 14 min · Garden State Parkway
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Continue on Garden State Parkway Southbound
5.5 mi · 7 min · Garden State Parkway Southbound
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Take the exit slight right toward Riverton Boulevard, Sayreville
920 ft · 23 sec
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Continue on Riverton Boulevard, Sayreville
897 ft · 24 sec
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Turn left onto Riverton Boulevard
1058 ft · 31 sec · Riverton Boulevard
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Take the ramp slight right toward US 9 South, NJ 35 South
105 m · 10 sec
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Continue on US 9 South
153 m · 12 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 9 South
1.9 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right
716 ft · 22 sec
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Turn left
1.1 km · 59 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Parsippany and South Amboy.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Garden State Parkway
Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway
10.6 mi · 00h 15m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Parsippany and Mostly Sunny near South Amboy.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Parsippany to South Amboy?
The road trip is about 37.6 miles (60.5 km) and usually takes 00h 51m 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?
Union is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.8 miles from Parsippany and 18.8 miles from South Amboy.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 27.2 miles (43.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:46 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.71 one way or $11.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Parsippany and Mostly Sunny near South Amboy.
Stop Ideas Near Union
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Union.
Newark Liberty International Airport
Pennsylvania Station
Metropark station
Pennsylvania Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Parsippany and South Amboy. Straight-line distance: 27.2 mi (43.77 km).
#1 Parsippany
Township in Morris County, New Jersey, United States
| Population | 51,144 |
| Coordinates | 40.8578800, -74.4259900 |
| Altitude | 101 |
| Country | United States |
#2 South Amboy
City in New Jersey
| Population | 9,095 |
| Coordinates | 40.4778800, -74.2907000 |
| Altitude | 38 |
| Country | United States |
End: South Amboy (-74.2907, 40.47788)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 61 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 28m |
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 | $4.30 | $5.71 | $11.42 |
| Mid-grade | $4.88 | $6.49 | $12.98 |
| Premium | $5.18 | $6.88 | $13.77 |
| Diesel | $6.32 | $8.40 | $16.80 |
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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