How far is Avenel, NJ from East Orange, NJ?

The driving distance from Avenel, NJ to East Orange, NJ is about 20.5 miles (33 km), with a travel time of about 00h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 13.6 miles (21.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 00m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
20.51 mi
00h 30m
Flight
13.58 mi
21.86 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
13.58 mi
Kilometers
21.86 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
20.51 mi
Kilometers
33 km
Drive Time
00h 30m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in East Orange
Thu, Apr 23, 2:26 AM EDT
Return by in Avenel
Thu, Apr 23, 2:56 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Avenel
2026-04-23T01:56
Arrive East Orange
Thu, Apr 23, 2:26 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:30 AM to 7:30 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:30 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Avenel
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Kenilworth
NJ

Town in New Jersey

From Avenel
8 mi
00h 15m
To East Orange
12.6 mi
00h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW
Destination
73°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Avenel and East Orange.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Avenel and East Orange.

  1. 1

    Start on Avenel Street

    2564 ft · 1 min · Avenel Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Saint Georges Avenue

    3.4 mi · 8 min · Saint Georges Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto North Stiles Street

    2439 ft · 49 sec · North Stiles Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Stiles Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Stiles Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Centennial Avenue

    112 m · 9 sec · Centennial Avenue

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right toward GSP Toll North

    1302 ft · 32 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

    7.9 mi · 11 min · Garden State Parkway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 510

    961 ft · 24 sec

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto Eastern Parkway

    158 m · 18 sec · Eastern Parkway

  10. 10

    Continue on Speedway Avenue

    1320 ft · 36 sec · Speedway Avenue

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn left onto South Orange Avenue

    156 m · 11 sec · South Orange Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn slight right onto Maybaum Avenue

    2900 ft · 1 min · Maybaum Avenue

  13. 13

    Continue on Birchwood Avenue

    110 m · 9 sec · Birchwood Avenue

  14. 14

    Continue on South Oraton Parkway

    715 ft · 14 sec · South Oraton Parkway

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on South Oraton Parkway

    1.4 km · 2 min · South Oraton Parkway

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on Parkway Drive

    1243 ft · 34 sec · Parkway Drive

  17. 17

    Turn sharp left onto North Arlington Avenue

    105 m · 12 sec · North Arlington Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn slight left onto Parkway Drive

    619 ft · 12 sec · Parkway Drive

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Parkway Drive

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Avenel and East Orange.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
19 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
92.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Garden State Parkway
7.85 mi · 38%
Saint Georges Avenue
3.38 mi · 16%
South Oraton Parkway
1 mi · 5%
Stiles Street
0.76 mi · 4%
Maybaum Avenue
0.55 mi · 3%
Avenel Street
0.49 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Garden State Parkway

Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

7.85 mi · 00h 11m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 30m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.9 mi
13.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kenilworth
00h 15m from Avenel
Leave By
7:30 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Avenel and Sunny near East Orange.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Avenel to East Orange?

The road trip is about 20.5 miles (33 km) and usually takes 00h 30m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Kenilworth is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8 miles from Avenel and 12.6 miles from East Orange.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 13.6 miles (21.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.9 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:30 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.94 one way or $5.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Avenel and Sunny near East Orange.

Stop Ideas Near Kenilworth

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Kenilworth and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Parking Lot
Scenic stop 12.6 mi away

City Hall Parking Lot

Jersey City , NJ
280 Grove St, Jersey City, NJ 07302
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews Parking lot
The Yard: City Hall Park NYC
Practical stop 14.4 mi away

The Yard: City Hall Park NYC

New York , NY
116 Nassau St, New York, NY 10038
Rating 4.8/5 45 reviews Office space rental agency,Business to business service,Conference center,Coworking space,Event venue,Executive suite rental agency,Virtual office rental
The City of Rahway
Meeting point 5.2 mi away

The City of Rahway

Rahway , NJ
1 City Hall Plaza, Rahway, NJ 07065
Rating 5.0/5 5 reviews City Hall
Diamond City Hall Photography
Nearby stop 14.7 mi away

Diamond City Hall Photography

New York , NY
141 Worth St, New York, NY 10013
Rating 5.0/5 53 reviews Wedding photographer

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Kenilworth.

RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

9 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

12 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

Metropark station

12 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

New Brunswick station

24 mi away
French and Albany Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Avenel and East Orange. Straight-line distance: 13.58 mi (21.86 km).

Avenel

#1 Avenel

Town in New Jersey, United States

Population17,011
Coordinates40.5803800, -74.2851500
Altitude26
CountryUnited States
East Orange

#2 East Orange

The most populous city in Essex County, New Jersey.

Population64,630
Coordinates40.7673200, -74.2048700
Altitude48
CountryUnited States
Start: Avenel Street (-74.285147, 40.580402)
End: Parkway Drive (-74.20477, 40.767325)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 33 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.72 gal
2.74 L · about $2.94
Round trip
$5.88
1.44 gal · 5.48 L
Estimated CO2
6.4 kg one way
Round trip: 12.8 kg / 28 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $2.94 $5.88
Mid-grade $4.60 $3.31 $6.62
Premium $4.95 $3.57 $7.13
Diesel $5.98 $4.31 $8.61

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Avenel and East Orange. The current time is 01:56:32.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.