How far is Atlantic City, NJ from East Orange, NJ?
The driving distance from Atlantic City, NJ to East Orange, NJ is about 119.9 miles (193 km), with a travel time of about 02h 04m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 97.6 miles (157.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 08m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
Reverse, save, or send this route
This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.
This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 04m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census designated place
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Rain Showers
Rain Showers Likely
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Atlantic City and East Orange.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Atlantic City and East Orange.
-
1
Start on Atlantic Avenue
1.3 km · 1 min · Atlantic Avenue
-
2
Take the exit slight right
82 m · 7 sec
-
3
Turn slight right onto North Arkansas Avenue
1030 ft · 21 sec · North Arkansas Avenue
-
4
Continue on Atlantic City Expressway
6.7 mi · 9 min · Atlantic City Expressway
-
5
Take the exit slight right toward GSP North: New York
1.2 km · 2 min
-
6
Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway
15.8 mi · 18 min · Garden State Parkway
-
7
Keep slight left to continue on Garden State Parkway
50.2 mi · 59 min · Garden State Parkway
-
8
Keep slight left
2399 ft · 31 sec
-
9
Continue on Garden State Parkway
41.4 mi · 53 min · Garden State Parkway
-
10
Take the exit slight right toward CR 510
961 ft · 24 sec
-
11
Turn straight onto Eastern Parkway
158 m · 18 sec · Eastern Parkway
-
12
Continue on Speedway Avenue
1320 ft · 36 sec · Speedway Avenue
-
13
At the end of the road, turn left onto South Orange Avenue
156 m · 11 sec · South Orange Avenue
-
14
Turn slight right onto Maybaum Avenue
2900 ft · 1 min · Maybaum Avenue
-
15
Continue on Birchwood Avenue
110 m · 9 sec · Birchwood Avenue
-
16
Continue on South Oraton Parkway
715 ft · 14 sec · South Oraton Parkway
-
17
Keep slight left to continue on South Oraton Parkway
1.4 km · 2 min · South Oraton Parkway
-
18
Keep slight left to continue on Parkway Drive
1243 ft · 34 sec · Parkway Drive
-
19
Turn sharp left onto North Arlington Avenue
105 m · 12 sec · North Arlington Avenue
-
20
Turn slight left onto Parkway Drive
619 ft · 12 sec · Parkway Drive
-
21
Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Parkway Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Atlantic City and East Orange.
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
Keep slight left to continue on Garden State Parkway
50.2 mi · 00h 59m
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Atlantic City and Rain Showers Likely near East Orange.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Atlantic City to East Orange?
The road trip is about 119.9 miles (193 km) and usually takes 02h 04m 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?
Leisure Village is a useful midpoint, sitting about 59.6 miles from Atlantic City and 60.3 miles from East Orange.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 97.6 miles (157.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.3 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 2:22 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.28 one way or $34.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Atlantic City and Rain Showers Likely near East Orange.
Stop Ideas Near Leisure Village
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Leisure Village.
Princeton Junction station
Trenton Transit Center
New Brunswick station
Metropark station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Atlantic City and East Orange. Straight-line distance: 97.64 mi (157.13 km).
#1 Atlantic City
City in Atlantic County, New Jersey, United States
| Population | 37,743 |
| Coordinates | 39.3641500, -74.4230600 |
| Altitude | 2 |
| Country | United States |
#2 East Orange
The most populous city in Essex County, New Jersey.
| Population | 64,630 |
| Coordinates | 40.7673200, -74.2048700 |
| Altitude | 48 |
| Country | United States |
End: Parkway Drive (-74.20477, 40.767325)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 193 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 59m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 59m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 59m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 42m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 29m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.09 | $17.28 | $34.57 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $19.45 | $38.91 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $20.96 | $41.91 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $25.30 | $50.59 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
Prices in New Jersey · Apr 19, 2026
Distance to Other Cities
Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.