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

The driving distance from East Orange, NJ to Linden, NJ is about 13.5 miles (21.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 10.3 miles (16.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 44m 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
13.46 mi
00h 22m
Flight
10.25 mi
16.5 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
10.25 mi
Kilometers
16.5 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
13.46 mi
Kilometers
21.66 km
Drive Time
00h 22m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Linden
Wed, Apr 22, 11:17 PM EDT
Return by in East Orange
Wed, Apr 22, 11:39 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave East Orange
2026-04-22T22:54
Arrive Linden
Wed, Apr 22, 11:17 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:22 AM to 7:22 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:46 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

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
Union
NJ

A city in Union County, New Jersey.

From East Orange
6.7 mi
00h 11m
To Linden
6.7 mi
00h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Wednesday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph SE
Destination
65°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    7.8 mi · 11 min · Garden State Parkway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward Linden, Roselle

    1012 ft · 24 sec

  10. 10

    Turn slight right

    156 m · 32 sec

  11. 11

    Turn sharp left onto Centennial Avenue

    1866 ft · 46 sec · Centennial Avenue

  12. 12

    Continue on North Stiles Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · North Stiles Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto North Stiles Street

    2 mi · 4 min · North Stiles Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto West 12th Street

    82 m · 12 sec · West 12th Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West 12th Street

Car Route Details

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

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
15 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
111.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Garden State Parkway
7.94 mi · 59%
North Stiles Street
2.76 mi · 20%
North Oraton Parkway
1 mi · 7%
Oraton Parkway
0.45 mi · 3%
Whittlesey Avenue
0.37 mi · 3%
Centennial Avenue
0.35 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Garden State Parkway

Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

7.75 mi · 00h 11m

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 22m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.2 mi
10.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Union
00h 11m from East Orange
Leave By
7:46 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving East Orange and Chance Rain Showers near Linden.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 13.5 miles (21.7 km) and usually takes 00h 22m 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?

Union is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.7 miles from East Orange and 6.7 miles from Linden.

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

The direct path is about 10.3 miles (16.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.2 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:46 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.96 one way or $3.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Union

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 Union and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Parking Lot
Scenic stop 12.1 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 14.2 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 14.2 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 Union.

RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

6 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

9 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

Metropark station

15 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

24 mi away
8th Ave 31st Street / 8th Ave 33rd Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between East Orange and Linden. Straight-line distance: 10.25 mi (16.5 km).

East Orange

#1 East Orange

The most populous city in Essex County, New Jersey.

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

#2 Linden

A city in Union County, New Jersey.

Population42,076
Coordinates40.6220500, -74.2445900
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
Start: East Orange (-74.20487, 40.76732)
End: Linden (-74.24459, 40.62205)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 22 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.48 gal
1.8 L · about $1.96
Round trip
$3.92
0.96 gal · 3.6 L
Estimated CO2
4.3 kg one way
Round trip: 8.5 kg / 19 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $1.96 $3.92
Mid-grade $4.60 $2.21 $4.42
Premium $4.95 $2.38 $4.76
Diesel $5.98 $2.87 $5.74

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between East Orange and Linden. The current time is 22:54:57.

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.