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Trip from Newark, NJ to Succasunna, NJ

Data updated 2 hours ago

Drive Time

44m

Distance

31.3 mi

50 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$5

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 11 min
4 AM
0h 40m ★
6 AM
0h 44m
8 AM
0h 51m
10 AM
0h 47m
12 PM
0h 46m
3 PM
0h 47m
5 PM
0h 51m
8 PM
0h 42m

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

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Downtown Succasunna, NJ, NJ

Succasunna, NJ

Bethany Ferr

Trip Overview

The drive from Newark, NJ to Succasunna, NJ covers 31.3 miles and takes about 44m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Essex Freeway, NJ 10, Christopher Columbus Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 12.5 miles on Essex Freeway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.19 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

0 planned breaks

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

15.7 miles from Newark, NJ

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 21m into the drive .

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Drive Character

This is a 44m highway drive covering 31.3 miles, with most of the trip on Essex Freeway and NJ 10. The longest continuous stretch is about 12.5 miles on Essex Freeway.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Essex Freeway is the longest continuous segment at about 12.5 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Essex Freeway and NJ 10. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.7 miles in.

Route Complexity 10/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

This is a demanding drive. With 13 significant decision points across 31.3 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 1.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 14.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 18 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 13 key points

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

6
1.7 mi into trip | ~3m in

Take the ramp toward I 280 West: Garden State Parkway

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane. Toward I 280 West: Garden State Parkway
6
14.5 mi into trip | ~20m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 280 West, I 80 West

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward I 280 West, I 80 West
8
18 mi into trip | ~24m in

Take the exit toward US 202, US 46: Parsippany, Morris Plains

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 42A-B Toward US 202, US 46: Parsippany, Morris Plains
7
18.4 mi into trip | ~25m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 80: Morris Plains

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward I 80: Morris Plains
9
18.5 mi into trip | ~25m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 80 East: Morris Plains

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes. Exit 42A Toward I 80 East: Morris Plains

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

On the drive from Newark, NJ to Succasunna, NJ, road signs begin pointing toward Morris Plains along the way.

Morris Plains

18 mi in | ~24m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Essex Freeway 12.5 mi 15m
NJ 10 10.5 mi 14m
Christopher Columbus Highway 3 mi 3m
Littleton Road 2.1 mi 3m
Raymond Boulevard 0.5 mi <1m
Orange Street 0.5 mi <1m
Lock Street 0.3 mi <1m
Market Street 0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Essex Freeway — 12.5 mi, about 15m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on CR 510

0.1 mi · 23 sec · Market Street
2

Turn right

217 ft · 7 sec
3

Turn straight onto Washington Street

0.1 mi · 20 sec · Washington Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
4

Turn left onto Raymond Boulevard

0.5 mi · 56 sec · Raymond Boulevard
5

Continue on Lock Street

0.3 mi · 41 sec · Lock Street
6

Continue on Nesbitt Street

0.1 mi · 24 sec · Nesbitt Street
7

Turn left onto Orange Street

0.5 mi · 57 sec · Orange Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
8

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 31 sec
Toward I 280 West: Garden State Parkway Use the left lane.
9

Merge onto I 280

13 mi · 15 min · Essex Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Keep slight left at fork

0.5 mi · 31 sec
Toward I 280 West, I 80 West
11

Merge onto I 80

3.0 mi · 3 min · Christopher Columbus Highway
12

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 51 sec
Exit 42A-B Toward US 202, US 46: Parsippany, Morris Plains Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13

Keep slight left at fork

0.1 mi · 15 sec
Toward I 80: Morris Plains Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14

Keep slight right at fork

0.2 mi · 29 sec
Exit 42A Toward I 80 East: Morris Plains Use the straight / right lanes.
15

Turn straight onto CR 654

341 ft · 6 sec · Cherry Hill Road
16

Turn straight onto US 202

2.1 mi · 3 min · Littleton Road
Use the straight lane.
17

Turn right onto NJ 10

10 mi · 14 min · NJ 10
Use the right lane.
18

Arrive at destination

NJ 10

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 15.7 miles from Newark, NJ, or about 21m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 12.5 miles.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 31.3 miles or 44m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 15.7 miles or 21m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 37m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Succasunna, NJ than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Newark, NJ so your first major turns are already loaded.

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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Newark, NJ

This is one driving day of about 31.3 miles and 44m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Newark, NJ.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on Essex Freeway for about 12.5 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 15.7 mi from Newark, NJ · 21m into the drive

town in Rockland County, New York, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Ramapo, NY

16 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Pacing Suggestions

Ramapo, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 31.3 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Ramapo, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 15.7 miles from Newark, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Succasunna, NJ

The final approach into Succasunna, NJ usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Succasunna, NJ.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Thomas Edison National Historical Park

Thomas Edison National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Today, the brick buildings on Main Street in West Orange, NJ seem quiet, betraying little evidence of the research, development, and innovation of their heyday. Visitors can step back in time to Thoma...

0 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 near mile 5.4
Park Closure: Glenmont Mansion and Grounds Closed
View on nps.gov
Morristown National Historical Park

Morristown National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Morristown National Historical Park commemorates the sites of General Washington and the Continental Army’s winter encampment from December 1779 to June 1780, where soldiers survived the coldest winte...

7 mi from route ~17 min detour Free near mile 21.6
View on nps.gov
Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park

Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Silk cloth and steam locomotives; textiles and continuous paper rolls; firearms and aircraft engines. What do these things have in common? All were manufactured in the same place - Paterson, NJ. In 17...

9 mi from route ~23 min detour Free near mile 6.5
View on nps.gov
Gateway National Recreation Area

Gateway National Recreation Area

National Recreation Area

Spanning 27,000 acres from Sandy Hook in New Jersey to Breezy Point in New York City, the park is both the gateway from the ocean into New York Harbor, and the gateway to the National Park Service for...

18 mi from route ~45 min detour Free
View on nps.gov
Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area

Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area

National Recreation Area

Situated within the most densely populated region of the United States, Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area provides a unique opportunity to experience tranquil landscapes, rich human history,...

24 mi from route ~60 min detour $10 near mile 31.3
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$5.19 one way

$10.38 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 11 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $5.68 $11.37
premium $4.93 $6.07 $12.14
diesel $5.61 $6.91 $13.82

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$5

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$30–$55

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 11 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 9.4 0 $3.29 $1.50
Efficient EV 7.8 0 $2.74 $1.25
EV Truck/SUV 12.5 0 $4.38 $2.00

Gas CO2

11 kg

EV CO2

4 kg (64% 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 data refreshed 5 days ago

Origin

Newark, NJ

Night in Newark on Tuesday

Local time

11:19 PM

EDT

Current temp

61°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Succasunna, NJ

Night in Succasunna on Tuesday

Local time

11:19 PM

EDT

Current temp

55°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

40°F

Ramapo, NY

16 mi in

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

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

6 degrees cooler at arrival

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

Road read

44m 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 Newark, NJ to Succasunna, NJ covers 31.3 miles and takes about 44m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Essex Freeway, NJ 10, Christopher Columbus Highway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 15.7 miles from Newark, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.19 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 is a demanding drive. With 13 significant decision points across 31.3 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 14.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 18 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Newark, NJ to Succasunna, NJ, road signs begin pointing toward Morris Plains along the way.

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