How far is South Amboy, NJ from Parsippany, NJ?
The driving distance from South Amboy, NJ to Parsippany, NJ is about 35.8 miles (57.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 27.2 miles (43.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 39m 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 00h 49m.
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 of New Jersey
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between South Amboy and Parsippany.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between South Amboy and Parsippany.
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Start on the route
3.7 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight left toward GSP North
1867 ft · 46 sec
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Continue straight
1529 ft · 37 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on GSP North: Garden State Parkway
2041 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway
13.1 mi · 18 min · Garden State Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 78 West: Springfield
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
3.6 mi · 4 min · Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on NJ 24 West: Springfield, Morristown
1798 ft · 34 sec
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Continue straight
9.4 mi · 11 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 287 North: Mahwah
2647 ft · 57 sec
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Merge slight left
2.5 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 511: Parsippany Road, Lake Parsippany
638 ft · 16 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Lake Parsippany
38 m · 12 sec
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Turn left onto Parsippany Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Parsippany Road
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Turn right
62 m · 15 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 South Amboy and Parsippany.
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
13.1 mi · 00h 18m
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 South Amboy and Mostly Sunny near Parsippany.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from South Amboy to Parsippany?
The road trip is about 35.8 miles (57.6 km) and usually takes 00h 49m 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?
Hillside is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.9 miles from South Amboy and 17.9 miles from Parsippany.
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 8.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:50 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.41 one way or $10.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around South Amboy and Mostly Sunny near Parsippany.
Stop Ideas Near Hillside
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 Hillside.
Newark Liberty International Airport
Pennsylvania Station
Metropark station
Pennsylvania Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between South Amboy and Parsippany. Straight-line distance: 27.2 mi (43.77 km).
#1 South Amboy
City in New Jersey
| Population | 9,095 |
| Coordinates | 40.4778800, -74.2907000 |
| Altitude | 38 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Parsippany
Township in Morris County, New Jersey, United States
| Population | 51,144 |
| Coordinates | 40.8578800, -74.4259900 |
| Altitude | 101 |
| Country | United States |
End: Parsippany (-74.42599, 40.85788)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 58 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 26m |
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 | $5.41 | $10.82 |
| Mid-grade | $4.88 | $6.15 | $12.30 |
| Premium | $5.18 | $6.52 | $13.04 |
| Diesel | $6.32 | $7.96 | $15.92 |
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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