Trip from Landing, NJ to Newark, NJ

Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology

Drive Time

42m

Distance

33.4 mi

54 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$6

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 11 min

4 AM

0h 39m ★

6 AM

0h 43m

8 AM

0h 50m

10 AM

0h 45m

12 PM

0h 45m

3 PM

0h 46m

5 PM

0h 50m

8 PM

0h 41m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Trip Overview

This straightforward 33.4-mile drive from Landing, NJ, to Newark, NJ, is easily manageable in about 42 minutes, making it a perfect one-day trip. You'll primarily navigate the Christopher Columbus Highway and Essex Freeway, with a significant portion on University Avenue. With a fuel cost estimated at $6, this route is quite budget-friendly for a short hop within the Northeast region. The mixed drive profile suggests a blend of highway speeds and potentially some local road segments, so be prepared for varied driving conditions. This short distance means you won't need to break it up with an overnight stay.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 42m. Total distance: 33.4 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

42m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (40%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Scenic Drive

Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.

Drive Character

Expect a mixed drive on this journey, with about 40% of the total mileage on highways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 16.6 miles along the Christopher Columbus Highway, offering a period of consistent travel. As you progress, you'll transition between these main thoroughfares like the Essex Freeway and University Avenue, meaning the driving experience will evolve. This isn't a monotonous interstate grind; rather, it's a route that balances faster sections with potentially more varied urban or suburban road conditions as you approach your destination.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.

There are about 13 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Christopher Columbus Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 16.6 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1.4 miles in near I 80 / Christopher Columbus Highway.

Driving Effort 6/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 33.4 miles you will encounter 9 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 1.4 miles (I 80 / Christopher Columbus Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 18.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 32.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 9 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

5

1.4 mi into trip | ~2m in | I 80 / Christopher Columbus Highway

Merge onto I 80 / Christopher Columbus Highway

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

6

18.1 mi into trip | ~22m in

Take the exit toward I 280 East: The Oranges, Newark

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 47A Toward I 280 East: The Oranges, Newark

8

32.1 mi into trip | ~39m in

Take the exit toward Martin Luther King Boulevard, Broad Street Station, Rutgers University, Essex County College

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 14 Toward Martin Luther King Boulevard, Broad Stre...

6

32.2 mi into trip | ~40m in | Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard

Turn right onto Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.

6

33.1 mi into trip | ~42m in | CR 510 / Market Street

Turn left onto CR 510 / Market Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / left lanes.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Christopher Columbus Highway	16.6 mi	19m
Essex Freeway	13.3 mi	16m
University Avenue	0.7 mi	1m
Landing Road	0.7 mi	1m
Ledgewood Landing Road	0.4 mi	<1m
Market Street	0.2 mi	<1m
Orange Street	0.1 mi	<1m
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard	<0.1 mi	<1m

Longest stretch: Christopher Columbus Highway — 16.6 mi, about 19m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Landing, NJ and Newark, NJ.

1

Start on CR 631

0.7 mi · 1 min · Landing Road

2

Continue on CR 631

0.4 mi · 43 sec · Ledgewood Landing Road

3

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 47 sec

Toward I 80 East: New York

4

Merge onto I 80

17 mi · 19 min · Christopher Columbus Highway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

5

Take the exit

0.7 mi · 49 sec

Exit 47A Toward I 280 East: The Oranges, Newark

6

Continue on I 280

13 mi · 16 min · Essex Freeway

Use the straight / right lanes.

7

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 21 sec

Exit 14 Toward Martin Luther King Boulevard, Broad Street Station, Rutgers University, Essex County College Use the slight right lane.

8

Turn right onto Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard

269 ft · 9 sec · Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard

Use the right lane.

9

Keep slight left at fork onto Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard

140 ft · 11 sec · Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard

10

Turn left onto Orange Street

0.1 mi · 16 sec · Orange Street

11

Turn right onto University Avenue

0.7 mi · 1 min · University Avenue

12

Turn left onto CR 510

0.2 mi · 38 sec · Market Street

Use the straight / left lanes.

13

Arrive at destination

CR 510

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$5.54 one way

$11.07 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 12 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.61	$6.06	$12.13
premium	$4.93	$6.48	$12.95
diesel	$5.61	$7.37	$14.75

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$6

Estimated CO2 emission: 11.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	10	$3.51	$1.60
Efficient EV	8.4	$2.92	$1.34
EV Truck/SUV	13.4	$4.68	$2.14

Gas CO2

12 kg

EV CO2

4 kg (67% less)

This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.

DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast as of Apr 16, 2026

Origin

Landing, NJ

Late night in Landing on Friday

Local time

1:16 AM

EDT

Current temp

40°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Newark, NJ

Late night in Newark on Friday

Local time

1:16 AM

EDT

Current temp

61°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Time zone

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

21 degrees warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

42m on the road

Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Landing, NJ to Newark, NJ covers 33.4 miles and takes about 42m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Christopher Columbus Highway, Essex Freeway, University Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 16.7 miles from Landing, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.54 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 33.4 miles you will encounter 9 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

The main spots that need attention: at 1.4 miles (I 80 / Christopher Columbus Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 18.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 32.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

The route from Landing, NJ to Newark, NJ does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

Yes. Nearby national parks include Thomas Edison National Historical Park, Morristown National Historical Park and Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park. There are 5 parks within detour distance of this route.

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