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

The driving distance from East Orange, NJ to Mahwah, NJ is about 26.9 miles (43.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 22.4 miles (36.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 16m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
26.92 mi
00h 38m
Flight
22.43 mi
36.1 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
22.43 mi
Kilometers
36.1 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
26.92 mi
Kilometers
43.33 km
Drive Time
00h 38m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mahwah
Tue, May 26, 5:19 AM EDT
Return by in East Orange
Tue, May 26, 5:58 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave East Orange
2026-05-26T04:41
Arrive Mahwah
Tue, May 26, 5:19 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:38 AM to 7:38 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:14 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
Rochelle Park
NJ

Township in Bergen County, New Jersey, United States of America

From East Orange
13.5 mi
00h 19m
To Mahwah
13.5 mi
00h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Tuesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 26 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 5 mph E
Destination
82°F
Tuesday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Tue, May 26 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Parkway Drive

    84 m · 9 sec · Parkway Drive

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Park Avenue

    66 m · 12 sec · Park Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto North Oraton Parkway

    19 m · 1 sec · North Oraton Parkway

  4. 4

    Keep slight left to continue on Parkway Drive

    1921 ft · 42 sec · Parkway Drive

  5. 5

    Continue on North Walnut Street

    570 ft · 11 sec · North Walnut Street

  6. 6

    Take the ramp straight toward GSP Toll North

    1115 ft · 27 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

    14.6 mi · 20 min · Garden State Parkway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 17 North: Mahwah

    2735 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    2 mi · 2 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    7.3 mi · 10 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    844 ft · 11 sec

  12. 12

    Take the exit straight toward Franklin Turnpike, Suffern

    144 m · 13 sec

  13. 13

    Continue on Franklin Turnpike, Suffern

    718 ft · 20 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on Franklin Turnpike, Suffern

    131 m · 12 sec

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto Franklin Turnpike

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Franklin Turnpike

  16. 16

    Turn left onto West Airmount Road

    51 m · 7 sec · West Airmount Road

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Airmount Road

Car Route Details

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

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
17 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
63.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Garden State Parkway
14.6 mi · 54%
NJ 17 North
9.97 mi · 37%
Franklin Turnpike
1.57 mi · 6%
Parkway Drive
0.42 mi · 2%
GSP Toll North
0.21 mi · 1%
North Walnut Street
0.11 mi
Longest Stretch

Garden State Parkway

Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

14.6 mi · 00h 20m

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 38m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.5 mi
22.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rochelle Park
00h 19m from East Orange
Leave By
7:14 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving East Orange and Mostly Cloudy near Mahwah.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 26.9 miles (43.3 km) and usually takes 00h 38m 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?

Rochelle Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.5 miles from East Orange and 13.5 miles from Mahwah.

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

The direct path is about 22.4 miles (36.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.5 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 7:14 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.88 one way or $7.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around East Orange and Mostly Cloudy near Mahwah.

Stop Ideas Near Rochelle Park

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 Rochelle Park and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Parking Lot
Scenic stop 13.8 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 14.5 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 13.3 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 14.5 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 Rochelle Park.

RAIL

Yonkers station

15 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

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

Pennsylvania Station

21 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

24 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between East Orange and Mahwah. Straight-line distance: 22.43 mi (36.1 km).

East Orange

#1 East Orange

The most populous city in Essex County, New Jersey.

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

#2 Mahwah

Township of New Jersey

Population26,078
Coordinates41.0887100, -74.1437600
Altitude99
CountryUnited States
Start: East Orange (-74.20487, 40.76732)
End: Mahwah (-74.14376, 41.08871)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 43 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.95 gal
3.6 L · about $3.88
Round trip
$7.76
1.9 gal · 7.2 L
Estimated CO2
8.4 kg one way
Round trip: 16.9 kg / 37 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $3.88 $7.76
Mid-grade $4.60 $4.37 $8.74
Premium $4.95 $4.71 $9.41
Diesel $5.98 $5.68 $11.36

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 · May 26, 2026

There is no time difference between East Orange and Mahwah. The current time is 04:41:24.

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.