How far is Cedar Grove, NJ from East Orange, NJ?
The driving distance from Cedar Grove, NJ to East Orange, NJ is about 10.9 miles (17.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 6 miles (9.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 35m 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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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cedar Grove and East Orange.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cedar Grove and East Orange.
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Start on Bowden Road
30 m · 12 sec · Bowden Road
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Turn left onto Pompton Avenue
1.9 mi · 3 min · Pompton Avenue
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Turn sharp left onto Bloomfield Avenue
1.3 mi · 4 min · Bloomfield Avenue
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Turn left onto North Willow Street
136 m · 23 sec · North Willow Street
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Turn right onto Glenridge Avenue
1.3 km · 2 min · Glenridge Avenue
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Continue on Belleville Avenue
3046 ft · 1 min · Belleville Avenue
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Turn right onto Broad Street
1628 ft · 30 sec · Broad Street
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Turn slight left onto Franklin Street
1994 ft · 48 sec · Franklin Street
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Turn slight right onto John F. Kennedy Drive South
1221 ft · 26 sec · John F. Kennedy Drive South
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Continue on John F. Kennedy Drive South
2812 ft · 1 min · John F. Kennedy Drive South
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Continue on North Clinton Street
2369 ft · 49 sec · North Clinton Street
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Continue on Parkway Drive
3174 ft · 1 min · Parkway Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Parkway Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Cedar Grove and East Orange.
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.
Pompton Avenue
Turn left onto Pompton Avenue
1.87 mi · 00h 03m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Cedar Grove 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 Cedar Grove to East Orange?
The road trip is about 10.9 miles (17.5 km) and usually takes 00h 17m 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?
Glen Ridge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 3.5 miles from Cedar Grove and 7.3 miles from East Orange.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 6 miles (9.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.9 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 7:54 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.55 one way or $3.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Cedar Grove and Sunny near East Orange.
Stop Ideas Near Glen Ridge
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Glen Ridge.
Pennsylvania Station
Newark Liberty International Airport
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Metropark station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cedar Grove and East Orange. Straight-line distance: 5.97 mi (9.61 km).
#1 Cedar Grove
Township in Essex County, New Jersey
| Population | 12,457 |
| Coordinates | 40.8517700, -74.2290300 |
| Altitude | 91 |
| 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: 17 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 08m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.09 | $1.55 | $3.11 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $1.75 | $3.50 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $1.88 | $3.77 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $2.27 | $4.54 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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