How far is East Orange, NJ from Barnegat, NJ?
The driving distance from East Orange, NJ to Barnegat, NJ is about 82.3 miles (132.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 70.1 miles (112.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 26m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 43m.
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.
Borough in Monmouth County, New Jersey, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Rain Showers Likely
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between East Orange and Barnegat.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between East Orange and Barnegat.
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Start on Parkway Drive
84 m · 8 sec · Parkway Drive
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Continue on North Oraton Parkway
1.6 km · 2 min · North Oraton Parkway
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Continue on Whittlesey Avenue
1952 ft · 39 sec · Whittlesey Avenue
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Turn straight onto Maybaum Avenue
1182 ft · 28 sec · Maybaum Avenue
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Continue on Oraton Parkway
669 ft · 13 sec · Oraton Parkway
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Keep slight right to continue on Oraton Parkway
1691 ft · 34 sec · Oraton Parkway
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Take the ramp straight toward GSP Toll South
882 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway
13.3 mi · 19 min · Garden State Parkway
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Continue on Garden State Parkway Southbound
6.2 mi · 8 min · Garden State Parkway Southbound
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Keep slight left to continue on Garden State Parkway
1.2 km · 49 sec · Garden State Parkway
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Keep slight right to continue on Garden State Parkway
57.5 mi · 1 hr 7 min · Garden State Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 554 East: Barnegat
1927 ft · 41 sec
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Turn right onto Lighthouse Drive
1275 ft · 38 sec · Lighthouse Drive
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Turn right onto West Bay Avenue
1.7 mi · 3 min · West Bay Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Bay Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between East Orange and Barnegat.
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 right to continue on Garden State Parkway
57.5 mi · 01h 07m
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.
Rain Showers Likely leaving East Orange and Chance Rain Showers near Barnegat.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from East Orange to Barnegat?
The road trip is about 82.3 miles (132.5 km) and usually takes 01h 43m 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?
Tinton Falls is a useful midpoint, sitting about 41.2 miles from East Orange and 41.1 miles from Barnegat.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 70.1 miles (112.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.2 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 3:04 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.89 one way or $23.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around East Orange and Chance Rain Showers near Barnegat.
Stop Ideas Near Tinton Falls
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 Tinton Falls.
Metropark station
New Brunswick station
Princeton Junction station
Newark Liberty International Airport
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between East Orange and Barnegat. Straight-line distance: 70.08 mi (112.78 km).
#1 East Orange
The most populous city in Essex County, New Jersey.
| Population | 64,630 |
| Coordinates | 40.7673200, -74.2048700 |
| Altitude | 48 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Barnegat
Township of New Jersey
| Population | 23,988 |
| Coordinates | 39.7531800, -74.2229200 |
| Altitude | 11 |
| Country | United States |
End: Barnegat (-74.22292, 39.75318)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 132 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 03m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 38m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 01m |
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 | $11.89 | $23.78 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $13.38 | $26.77 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $14.42 | $28.83 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $17.40 | $34.80 |
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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