How far is East Orange, NJ from Bradley Gardens, NJ?

The driving distance from East Orange, NJ to Bradley Gardens, NJ is about 34.9 miles (56.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 27.5 miles (44.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 35m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
34.91 mi
00h 47m
Flight
27.48 mi
44.22 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
27.48 mi
Kilometers
44.22 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
34.91 mi
Kilometers
56.19 km
Drive Time
00h 47m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bradley Gardens
Tue, Nov 10, 5:55 AM EST
Return by in East Orange
Tue, Nov 10, 6:43 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave East Orange
2026-11-10T05:08
Arrive Bradley Gardens
Tue, Nov 10, 5:55 AM EST
Route Timing
00h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:48 AM to 10:48 AM EST

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

Leave by
4:54 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in East Orange
9:30 PM EST
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
Watchung
NJ

Borough in Somerset County, New Jersey, United States

From East Orange
17.4 mi
00h 23m
To Bradley Gardens
17.5 mi
00h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Nov 10 6:00 AM EST
Wind
5 to 12 mph W
Destination
62°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Nov 10 6:00 AM EST
Wind
5 to 15 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between East Orange and Bradley Gardens.

  1. 1

    Start on Parkway Drive

    84 m · 8 sec · Parkway Drive

  2. 2

    Continue on North Oraton Parkway

    1.6 km · 2 min · North Oraton Parkway

  3. 3

    Continue on Whittlesey Avenue

    1952 ft · 39 sec · Whittlesey Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn straight onto Maybaum Avenue

    1182 ft · 28 sec · Maybaum Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on Oraton Parkway

    669 ft · 13 sec · Oraton Parkway

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on Oraton Parkway

    1691 ft · 34 sec · Oraton Parkway

  7. 7

    Take the ramp straight toward GSP Toll South

    882 ft · 22 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Garden State Parkway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 78 West: Springfield

    1.1 km · 2 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

    3.6 mi · 4 min · Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 78 West: Clinton

    885 ft · 12 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

    17.8 mi · 21 min · Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 287: Morristown, Somerville

    2521 ft · 43 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on I 287 South, US 202 South, US 206 South: Somerville

    1 mi · 1 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight right

    2.3 mi · 3 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight left toward US 202 South, US 206 South: Somerville, Flemington

    1 km · 43 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    1.8 mi · 3 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 567: Raritan

    147 m · 19 sec

  19. 19

    Turn left onto First Avenue

    3147 ft · 2 min · First Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn right onto West Somerset Street

    648 ft · 18 sec · West Somerset Street

  21. 21

    Continue on Old York Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Old York Road

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Maple Street

    1477 ft · 1 min · Maple Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Maple Street

Car Route Details

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

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
23 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
5 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
65.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
21.4 mi · 61%
I 287 South
3.35 mi · 10%
US 202 South
2.37 mi · 7%
Garden State Parkway
2.2 mi · 6%
North Oraton Parkway
1 mi · 3%
Old York Road
0.91 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

Merge slight left onto Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

17.8 mi · 00h 21m

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
00h 47m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.4 mi
27.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Watchung
00h 23m from East Orange
Leave By
4:54 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving East Orange and Mostly Sunny near Bradley Gardens.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from East Orange to Bradley Gardens?

The road trip is about 34.9 miles (56.2 km) and usually takes 00h 47m 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?

Watchung is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.4 miles from East Orange and 17.5 miles from Bradley Gardens.

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

The direct path is about 27.5 miles (44.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.4 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:54 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.99 one way or $9.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around East Orange and Mostly Sunny near Bradley Gardens.

Stop Ideas Near Watchung

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 Watchung and the surrounding midpoint area.
West Orange Town Hall
Scenic stop 14.5 mi away

West Orange Town Hall

West Orange , NJ
66 Main St, West Orange, NJ 07052
Rating 4.1/5 16 reviews Park
City of Elizabeth
Meeting point 13 mi away

City of Elizabeth

Elizabeth , NJ
50 Winfield Scott Plaza, Elizabeth, NJ 07201
Rating 4.5/5 65 reviews City Hall
Linden City Hall
Nearby stop 10.8 mi away

Linden City Hall

Linden , NJ
301 N Wood Ave, Linden, NJ 07036
Rating 3.6/5 7 reviews Police department

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Metropark station

13 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

New Brunswick station

16 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

23 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

26 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between East Orange and Bradley Gardens. Straight-line distance: 27.48 mi (44.22 km).

East Orange

#1 East Orange

The most populous city in Essex County, New Jersey.

Population64,630
Coordinates40.7673200, -74.2048700
Altitude48
CountryUnited States
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#2 Bradley Gardens

Bradley Gardens is a place in New Jersey, United States.

Population0
Coordinates40.5628800, -74.6546000
Altitude24
CountryUnited States
Start: East Orange (-74.20487, 40.76732)
End: Bradley Gardens (-74.6546, 40.56288)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 56 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.23 gal
4.66 L · about $4.99
Round trip
$9.98
2.46 gal · 9.32 L
Estimated CO2
10.9 kg one way
Round trip: 21.9 kg / 48 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.06 $4.99 $9.98
Mid-grade $4.69 $5.77 $11.53
Premium $5.00 $6.15 $12.29
Diesel $6.30 $7.75 $15.49

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 · Nov 09, 2026

There is no time difference between East Orange and Bradley Gardens. The current time is 05:08:23.

Distance to Other Cities

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