How far is East Orange, NJ from Maple Shade, NJ?

The driving distance from East Orange, NJ to Maple Shade, NJ is about 78.7 miles (126.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 69.9 miles (112.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 21m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
78.72 mi
01h 40m
Flight
69.91 mi
112.51 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
69.91 mi
Kilometers
112.51 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
78.72 mi
Kilometers
126.68 km
Drive Time
01h 40m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Maple Shade
Tue, Apr 14, 9:06 PM EDT
Return by in East Orange
Tue, Apr 14, 10:47 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave East Orange
2026-04-14T19:26
Arrive Maple Shade
Tue, Apr 14, 9:06 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:41 AM to 11:41 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:08 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in East Orange
9:30 PM EDT
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
Cranbury
NJ

Township of New Jersey

From East Orange
39.3 mi
00h 50m
To Maple Shade
39.4 mi
00h 50m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W
Destination
87°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between East Orange and Maple Shade.

  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

    13.3 mi · 19 min · Garden State Parkway

  9. 9

    Continue on Garden State Parkway Southbound

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Garden State Parkway Southbound

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95, NJTP, US 9, NJ 440, I 287: New York City, Philadelphia, Woodbridge, Perth Amboy

    1754 ft · 43 sec · Exit 129

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95, NJTP: New York City, Philadelphia

    2379 ft · 58 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left

    926 ft · 24 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 South, NJTP South: Trenton

    978 ft · 24 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left

    2312 ft · 56 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike

    39.1 mi · 45 min · New Jersey Turnpike

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on New Jersey Turnpike

    16.8 mi · 19 min · New Jersey Turnpike

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 73: Mount Laurel, Camden

    2533 ft · 56 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on NJ 73 North: Camden

    1017 ft · 25 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    1.2 km · 1 min

  20. 20

    Continue straight

    3106 ft · 53 sec

  21. 21

    Continue straight

    2466 ft · 42 sec

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right

    146 m · 18 sec

  23. 23

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Fox Meadow Drive

    53 m · 7 sec · Fox Meadow Drive

  24. 24

    Continue on South Fellowship Road

    2666 ft · 1 min · South Fellowship Road

  25. 25

    Turn slight right onto South Walnut Avenue

    118 m · 19 sec · South Walnut Avenue

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Maple Heights Road

    97 m · 16 sec · Maple Heights Road

  27. 27

    Turn right onto South Holly Avenue

    656 ft · 29 sec · South Holly Avenue

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Holly Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
28 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
35.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New Jersey Turnpike
55.9 mi · 71%
Garden State Parkway
13.3 mi · 17%
Garden State Parkway Southbound
2.25 mi · 3%
NJ 73 North
2.08 mi · 3%
North Oraton Parkway
1 mi · 1%
I 95
0.79 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

New Jersey Turnpike

Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike

39.1 mi · 00h 45m

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
01h 40m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.8 mi
69.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cranbury
00h 50m from East Orange
Leave By
3:08 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving East Orange and Mostly Sunny near Maple Shade.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from East Orange to Maple Shade?

The road trip is about 78.7 miles (126.7 km) and usually takes 01h 40m 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?

Cranbury is a useful midpoint, sitting about 39.3 miles from East Orange and 39.4 miles from Maple Shade.

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

The direct path is about 69.9 miles (112.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.8 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:08 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.36 one way or $22.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around East Orange and Mostly Sunny near Maple Shade.

Stop Ideas Near Cranbury

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Cranbury, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Princeton Junction station

9 mi away
2 Wallace Road
RAIL

New Brunswick station

21 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Trenton Transit Center

23 mi away
72 South Clinton Avenue
RAIL

Metropark station

32 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between East Orange and Maple Shade. Straight-line distance: 69.91 mi (112.51 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 Maple Shade

Human settlement in Hamilton Township, New Jersey, United States of America

Population18,463
Coordinates39.9526100, -74.9923900
Altitude17
CountryUnited States
Start: East Orange (-74.20487, 40.76732)
End: Maple Shade (-74.99239, 39.95261)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 127 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 58m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.78 gal
10.51 L · about $11.36
Round trip
$22.72
5.56 gal · 21.02 L
Estimated CO2
24.7 kg one way
Round trip: 49.4 kg / 109 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $11.36 $22.72
Mid-grade $4.60 $12.79 $25.57
Premium $4.95 $13.77 $27.54
Diesel $5.98 $16.62 $33.25

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 14, 2026

There is no time difference between East Orange and Maple Shade. The current time is 19:26:23.

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.