How far is East Orange, NJ from Cedar Grove, NJ?
The driving distance from East Orange, NJ to Cedar Grove, NJ is about 7 miles (11.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 15m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 6 miles (9.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 30m 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
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township in Essex County, New Jersey, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between East Orange and Cedar Grove.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between East Orange and Cedar Grove.
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Start on Parkway Drive
84 m · 13 sec · Parkway Drive
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Turn sharp right onto Park Avenue
1.6 km · 2 min · Park Avenue
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Turn slight right onto Washington Street
2077 ft · 45 sec · Washington Street
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Turn right onto Thomas Boulevard
3274 ft · 2 min · Thomas Boulevard
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Keep slight left to continue on Orange Road
1.3 km · 2 min · Orange Road
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Turn left onto Cedar Avenue
2053 ft · 60 sec · Cedar Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Harrison Avenue
1.2 km · 2 min · Harrison Avenue
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Continue on Orange Road
2507 ft · 1 min · Orange Road
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Turn left onto Bloomfield Avenue
1.1 km · 2 min · Bloomfield Avenue
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Turn right
87 m · 10 sec
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Turn slight right onto Pompton Avenue
1.8 mi · 3 min · Pompton Avenue
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Turn right onto Bowden Road
30 m · 4 sec · Bowden Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Bowden Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between East Orange and Cedar Grove.
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 slight right onto Pompton Avenue
1.83 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 East Orange and Sunny near Cedar Grove.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from East Orange to Cedar Grove?
The road trip is about 7 miles (11.3 km) and usually takes 00h 15m 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?
West Orange is a useful midpoint, sitting about 3.5 miles from East Orange and 3.5 miles from Cedar Grove.
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 1 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 8:00 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.02 one way or $2.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around East Orange and Sunny near Cedar Grove.
Stop Ideas Near West Orange
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 West Orange.
Pennsylvania Station
Newark Liberty International Airport
Pennsylvania Station
Metropark station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between East Orange and Cedar Grove. Straight-line distance: 5.97 mi (9.61 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 Cedar Grove
Township in Essex County, New Jersey
| Population | 12,457 |
| Coordinates | 40.8517700, -74.2290300 |
| Altitude | 91 |
| Country | United States |
End: Cedar Grove (-74.22903, 40.85177)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 11 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 05m |
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 | $1.02 | $2.04 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $1.15 | $2.30 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $1.24 | $2.48 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $1.50 | $2.99 |
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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