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

The driving distance from Bordentown, NJ to East Orange, NJ is about 60.4 miles (97.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 50.5 miles (81.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 16m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
60.37 mi
01h 08m
Flight
50.52 mi
81.3 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
50.52 mi
Kilometers
81.3 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
60.37 mi
Kilometers
97.16 km
Drive Time
01h 08m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in East Orange
Tue, May 12, 9:25 PM EDT
Return by in Bordentown
Tue, May 12, 10:33 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bordentown
2026-05-12T20:17
Arrive East Orange
Tue, May 12, 9:25 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:08 AM to 11:08 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:14 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bordentown
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Milltown
NJ

Borough in Middlesex County, New Jersey

From Bordentown
28.8 mi
00h 34m
To East Orange
31.6 mi
00h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 9:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW
Destination
69°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 7:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Farnsworth Avenue

    8 m · 6 sec · Farnsworth Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn sharp right onto Crosswicks Street

    2857 ft · 1 min · Crosswicks Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Burlington Pike

    2238 ft · 55 sec · Burlington Pike

  4. 4

    Keep slight right to continue on Burlington Pike

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Burlington Pike

  5. 5

    Continue on Robbinsville Road

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Robbinsville Road

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 195 East: Belmar, New Jersey Turnpike

    2682 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Central Jersey Expressway

    1.2 km · 51 sec · Central Jersey Expressway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95 Toll, NJTP

    2456 ft · 60 sec

  9. 9

    Continue on I 95 Toll, NJTP

    146 m · 23 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North, NJTP North: New York City

    1.2 km · 1 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Cars Only

    2667 ft · 2 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike

    29.4 mi · 34 min · New Jersey Turnpike

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward GSP, US 9: Garden State Parkway, Woodbridge

    2531 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on GSP North: Garden State Parkway

    1.2 km · 2 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

    15.5 mi · 22 min · Garden State Parkway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 510

    961 ft · 24 sec

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto Eastern Parkway

    158 m · 18 sec · Eastern Parkway

  18. 18

    Continue on Speedway Avenue

    1320 ft · 36 sec · Speedway Avenue

  19. 19

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

    156 m · 11 sec · South Orange Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn slight right onto Maybaum Avenue

    2900 ft · 1 min · Maybaum Avenue

  21. 21

    Continue on Birchwood Avenue

    110 m · 9 sec · Birchwood Avenue

  22. 22

    Continue on South Oraton Parkway

    715 ft · 14 sec · South Oraton Parkway

  23. 23

    Keep slight left to continue on South Oraton Parkway

    1.4 km · 2 min · South Oraton Parkway

  24. 24

    Keep slight left to continue on Parkway Drive

    1243 ft · 34 sec · Parkway Drive

  25. 25

    Turn sharp left onto North Arlington Avenue

    105 m · 12 sec · North Arlington Avenue

  26. 26

    Turn slight left onto Parkway Drive

    619 ft · 12 sec · Parkway Drive

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Parkway Drive

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
27 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
44.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New Jersey Turnpike
29.4 mi · 49%
Garden State Parkway
15.5 mi · 26%
Robbinsville Road
2.93 mi · 5%
Burlington Pike
2.32 mi · 4%
South Oraton Parkway
1 mi · 2%
GSP North
0.74 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

New Jersey Turnpike

Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike

29.4 mi · 00h 34m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 08m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.9 mi
50.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Milltown
00h 34m from Bordentown
Leave By
4:14 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Bordentown 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 Bordentown to East Orange?

The road trip is about 60.4 miles (97.2 km) and usually takes 01h 08m 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?

Milltown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28.8 miles from Bordentown and 31.6 miles from East Orange.

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

The direct path is about 50.5 miles (81.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:14 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.70 one way or $17.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Milltown

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Milltown, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

New Brunswick station

4 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Metropark station

16 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

Princeton Junction station

22 mi away
2 Wallace Road
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

35 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bordentown and East Orange. Straight-line distance: 50.52 mi (81.3 km).

Bordentown

#1 Bordentown

City in Burlington, New Jersey

Population12,064
Coordinates40.1462200, -74.7118300
Altitude16
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: Farnsworth Avenue (-74.711856, 40.146208)
End: Parkway Drive (-74.20477, 40.767325)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 97 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 51m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.13 gal
8.06 L · about $8.70
Round trip
$17.41
4.26 gal · 16.12 L
Estimated CO2
18.9 kg one way
Round trip: 37.9 kg / 84 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $8.70 $17.41
Mid-grade $4.60 $9.80 $19.59
Premium $4.95 $10.55 $21.10
Diesel $5.98 $12.74 $25.47

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 · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Bordentown and East Orange. The current time is 20:17:26.

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.