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Trip from Sussex, NJ to Mahola, NJ

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

32m

Distance

15.9 mi

26 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$3

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 9 min
4 AM
0h 29m ★
6 AM
0h 32m
8 AM
0h 38m
10 AM
0h 34m
12 PM
0h 33m
3 PM
0h 34m
5 PM
0h 37m
8 PM
0h 30m

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

Downtown Sussex, NJ, NJ

Sussex, NJ

Aisling Kerr

Downtown Mahola, NJ, NJ

Mahola, NJ

Garrison Gao

Trip Overview

Sussex, NJ to Mahola, NJ is 15.9 miles and takes about 32 minutes via Walling Avenue, Main Street, and Glen Road, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Northeast region, specifically within New Jersey. Expect a local driving experience with frequent turns, making it a straightforward, quick journey. It's ideal for a quick errand or a brief scenic detour without requiring an overnight stay.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Walling Avenue 8.3 mi 15m
Main Street 3.8 mi 8m
Glen Road 2.2 mi 5m
Munsonhurst Road 1.3 mi 2m
Loomis Avenue 0.1 mi <1m
Sparta Avenue <0.1 mi <1m
Newton Avenue <0.1 mi <1m
Ridge Road <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Walling Avenue — 8.3 mi, about 15m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Sussex, NJ and Mahola, NJ.

1

Start on CR 643

78 ft · 3 sec · Main Street
2

Turn right onto Newton Avenue

261 ft · 15 sec · Newton Avenue
3

Turn left onto NJ 23

0.1 mi · 9 sec · Loomis Avenue
4

Continue on NJ 23

8.3 mi · 15 min · Walling Avenue
Use the straight lane.
5

Continue on CR 517

1.3 mi · 2 min · Munsonhurst Road
6

Continue on CR 517

3.3 mi · 6 min · Main Street
7

Continue on CR 517

486 ft · 14 sec · Sparta Avenue
8

Turn left onto CR 620

0.5 mi · 1 min · Main Street
Use the left lane.
9

Turn left onto CR 620

2.2 mi · 5 min · Glen Road
10

Turn left onto Ridge Road

50 ft · 2 sec · Ridge Road
11

Arrive at destination

Ridge Road

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 5

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 15.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

4
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | Newton Avenue

Turn right onto Newton Avenue

Navigation decision point

4
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | NJ 23 / Loomis Avenue

Turn left onto NJ 23 / Loomis Avenue

Navigation decision point

5
13.2 mi into trip | ~25m in | CR 620 / Main Street

Turn left onto CR 620 / Main Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
4
13.7 mi into trip | ~26m in | CR 620 / Glen Road

Turn left onto CR 620 / Glen Road

Navigation decision point

3
15.9 mi into trip | ~32m in | Ridge Road

Turn left onto Ridge Road

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$2.64 one way

$5.27 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 6 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $2.89 $5.77
premium $4.93 $3.08 $6.17
diesel $5.61 $3.51 $7.02

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$3

Estimated CO2 emission: 5.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 4.8 0 $1.67 $0.76
Efficient EV 4 0 $1.39 $0.64
EV Truck/SUV 6.4 0 $2.23 $1.02

Gas CO2

6 kg

EV CO2

2 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

Sussex, NJ

Morning in Sussex on Sunday

Local time

8:10 AM

EDT

Current temp

39°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Mahola, NJ

Morning in Mahola on Sunday

Local time

8:10 AM

EDT

Current temp

40°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

1 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

32m 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.

What kind of drive is this?

This is a turn-heavy local drive with no highway share, meaning you'll be navigating surface streets for the entire 15.9 miles. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 8.3 miles along Walling Avenue. As you progress, the road will transition through Walling Avenue, Main Street, and Glen Road, offering a consistent local feel without any high-speed segments. Be prepared for frequent adjustments in direction as you make your way.

Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 8.3 mi on Walling Avenue.

How Hard Is This Drive?

3/10

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Newton Avenue.

Driving Effort 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 32m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (Newton Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (NJ 23 / Loomis Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 13.2 miles (CR 620 / Main Street): Lane positioning matters here.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 32m. Total distance: 15.9 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

32m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

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

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 8.3 miles on Walling Avenue. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.

The main spots that need attention: near the start (Newton Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (NJ 23 / Loomis Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 13.2 miles (CR 620 / Main Street): Lane positioning matters here.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Mahola, NJ before heading back.

How this page is built

Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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