How far is East Orange, NJ from Edgewater, NJ?

The driving distance from East Orange, NJ to Edgewater, NJ is about 17.7 miles (28.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 12.7 miles (20.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 01m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
17.72 mi
00h 30m
Flight
12.68 mi
20.4 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
12.68 mi
Kilometers
20.4 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
17.72 mi
Kilometers
28.52 km
Drive Time
00h 30m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Edgewater
Fri, Apr 17, 10:32 AM EDT
Return by in East Orange
Fri, Apr 17, 11:02 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave East Orange
2026-04-17T10:01
Arrive Edgewater
Fri, Apr 17, 10:32 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:31 AM to 7:31 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:28 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in East Orange
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Secaucus
NJ

Town in New Jersey in eastern USA

From East Orange
8.8 mi
00h 15m
To Edgewater
8.9 mi
00h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph NW
Destination
81°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between East Orange and Edgewater.

  1. 1

    Start on Parkway Drive

    84 m · 9 sec · Parkway Drive

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Park Avenue

    811 ft · 19 sec · Park Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North Grove Street

    2629 ft · 57 sec · North Grove Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard

    1819 ft · 33 sec · Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard

  5. 5

    Continue on Orange Street

    2453 ft · 54 sec · Orange Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto North 6th Street

    136 m · 20 sec · North 6th Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Freeway Drive

    76 m · 7 sec · Freeway Drive

  8. 8

    Take the ramp straight toward I 280 East: Harrison

    758 ft · 18 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Essex Freeway

    4 mi · 7 min · Essex Freeway

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on Lincoln Tunnel

    1.2 km · 2 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike Eastern Spur

    3.1 mi · 4 min · New Jersey Turnpike Eastern Spur

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 495 East: Lincoln Tunnel

    1 mi · 2 min

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward Weehawken, Hoboken, Ferries to New York City

    568 ft · 16 sec

  15. 15

    Continue on South Marginal Highway

    645 ft · 11 sec · South Marginal Highway

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Boulevard East

    1399 ft · 33 sec · Boulevard East

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Baldwin Avenue

    598 ft · 29 sec · Baldwin Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Port Imperial Boulevard

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Port Imperial Boulevard

  19. 19

    Continue on River Road

    3 mi · 5 min · River Road

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Hilliard Avenue

    599 ft · 26 sec · Hilliard Avenue

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Hilliard Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
118.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Essex Freeway
3.96 mi · 22%
New Jersey Turnpike Eastern Spur
3.06 mi · 17%
River Road
3 mi · 17%
NJ 495 East
2.35 mi · 13%
Port Imperial Boulevard
2.09 mi · 12%
Lincoln Tunnel
0.75 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Essex Freeway

Merge slight left onto Essex Freeway

3.96 mi · 00h 07m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 30m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5 mi
12.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Secaucus
00h 15m from East Orange
Leave By
7:28 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving East Orange and Chance Rain Showers near Edgewater.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from East Orange to Edgewater?

The road trip is about 17.7 miles (28.5 km) and usually takes 00h 30m 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?

Secaucus is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.8 miles from East Orange and 8.9 miles from Edgewater.

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

The direct path is about 12.7 miles (20.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 5 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 7:28 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.57 one way or $5.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around East Orange and Chance Rain Showers near Edgewater.

Stop Ideas Near Secaucus

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 Secaucus and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Parking Lot
Scenic stop 3.6 mi away

City Hall Parking Lot

Jersey City , NJ
280 Grove St, Jersey City, NJ 07302
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews Parking lot
#Artlook New York City Hall Wedding Photographer
Practical stop 4.9 mi away

#Artlook New York City Hall Wedding Photographer

New York , NY
141 Worth St, New York, NY 10013
Rating 5.0/5 13 reviews Photographer,Photography service,Photography studio,Wedding photographer
City Hall Personnel Office
Meeting point 5.9 mi away

City Hall Personnel Office

Newark , NJ
920 Broad St, Newark, NJ 07102
Rating 5.0/5 5 reviews City government office
Diamond City Hall Photography
Nearby stop 5 mi away

Diamond City Hall Photography

New York , NY
141 Worth St, New York, NY 10013
Rating 5.0/5 53 reviews Wedding photographer

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

7 mi away
8th Ave 31st Street / 8th Ave 33rd Street
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

11 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

15 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Yonkers station

21 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between East Orange and Edgewater. Straight-line distance: 12.68 mi (20.4 km).

East Orange

#1 East Orange

The most populous city in Essex County, New Jersey.

Population64,630
Coordinates40.7673200, -74.2048700
Altitude48
CountryUnited States
Edgewater

#2 Edgewater

Borough located along the Hudson River in Bergen County, New Jersey

Population14,396
Coordinates40.8270400, -73.9756900
Altitude15
CountryUnited States
Start: East Orange (-74.20487, 40.76732)
End: Edgewater (-73.97569, 40.82704)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 29 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 17m
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.

One-way fuel
0.63 gal
2.37 L · about $2.57
Round trip
$5.15
1.26 gal · 4.74 L
Estimated CO2
5.6 kg one way
Round trip: 11.2 kg / 25 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $2.57 $5.15
Mid-grade $4.60 $2.90 $5.79
Premium $4.95 $3.12 $6.24
Diesel $5.98 $3.77 $7.53

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 · Apr 17, 2026

There is no time difference between East Orange and Edgewater. The current time is 10:01:27.

Distance to Other Cities

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