Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jun 3, 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
Good
6 stations
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Sussex, NJ
Aisling Kerr
Mahola, NJ
Garrison Gao
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.
| 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 |
Step-by-step road directions between Sussex, NJ and Mahola, NJ.
Start on CR 643
Turn right onto Newton Avenue
Turn left onto NJ 23
Continue on NJ 23
Continue on CR 517
Continue on CR 517
Continue on CR 517
Turn left onto CR 620
Turn left onto CR 620
Turn left onto Ridge Road
Arrive at destination
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.
Turn right onto Newton Avenue
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto NJ 23 / Loomis Avenue
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto CR 620 / Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Turn left onto CR 620 / Glen Road
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto Ridge Road
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$2.81 one way
$5.62 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.92 | $3.08 | $6.16 |
| premium | $5.24 | $3.28 | $6.57 |
| diesel | $5.35 | $3.35 | $6.70 |
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, 2026-06-01.
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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Evening in Sussex on Wednesday
Local time
7:05 PM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Partly Cloudy
Destination
Evening in Mahola on Wednesday
Local time
7:05 PM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Partly Cloudy
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
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.
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.
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.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
878 ft
Total Descent
191 ft
Highest Point
1,128 ft
~15.9 mi in
Elevation Range
714 ft
Founded 1891
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
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 with national parks nearby.
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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