How far is Cliffside Park, NJ from East Orange, NJ?
The driving distance from Cliffside Park, NJ to East Orange, NJ is about 18.6 miles (29.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 12 miles (19.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 04m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 32m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The second most populous city in New Jersey and the center of the Jersey City metropolitan area.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cliffside Park and East Orange.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cliffside Park and East Orange.
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Start on Palisade Avenue
526 ft · 19 sec · Palisade Avenue
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Turn right onto Edgewater Road
748 ft · 26 sec · Edgewater Road
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Turn left onto Anderson Avenue
1.6 km · 2 min · Anderson Avenue
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Turn right onto John F. Kennedy Boulevard
1.5 km · 2 min · John F. Kennedy Boulevard
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Turn right onto 76th Street
1825 ft · 54 sec · 76th Street
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Turn left onto Tonnelle Avenue
2.4 mi · 4 min · Tonnelle Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right
123 m · 12 sec
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Merge slight left
1564 ft · 19 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward I 95, NJTP
898 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight left
1564 ft · 27 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 95 South: Newark
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike
3.3 mi · 5 min · New Jersey Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 280 West: Newark, Kearny
1.1 km · 1 min
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Continue on Essex Freeway
3.4 mi · 5 min · Essex Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Clifton Avenue
802 ft · 25 sec
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Turn right onto Clifton Avenue
2433 ft · 1 min · Clifton Avenue
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Turn left onto Park Avenue
1.7 mi · 3 min · Park Avenue
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Turn right onto North Arlington Avenue
758 ft · 30 sec · North Arlington Avenue
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Turn sharp right onto Parkway Drive
619 ft · 12 sec · 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 Cliffside Park 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.
Essex Freeway
Continue on Essex Freeway
3.41 mi · 00h 05m
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.
Rain Showers Likely then Mostly Cloudy leaving Cliffside Park and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy near East Orange.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cliffside Park to East Orange?
The road trip is about 18.6 miles (29.9 km) and usually takes 00h 32m 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?
Jersey City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.2 miles from Cliffside Park and 10.4 miles from East Orange.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 12 miles (19.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.6 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 7:26 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.70 one way or $5.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely then Mostly Cloudy around Cliffside Park and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy near East Orange.
Stop Ideas Near Jersey City
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cliffside Park and East Orange. Straight-line distance: 11.96 mi (19.25 km).
#1 Cliffside Park
Borough in New Jersey
| Population | 26,001 |
| Coordinates | 40.8214900, -73.9876400 |
| Altitude | 79 |
| 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: 30 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 13m |
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 | $2.70 | $5.39 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $3.04 | $6.07 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $3.27 | $6.54 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $3.95 | $7.89 |
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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