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

The driving distance from East Orange, NJ to Mercerville, NJ is about 49.4 miles (79.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 44.6 miles (71.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 24m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
49.42 mi
01h 12m
Flight
44.53 mi
71.66 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
44.53 mi
Kilometers
71.66 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
49.42 mi
Kilometers
79.54 km
Drive Time
01h 12m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mercerville
Sun, Nov 8, 10:09 AM EST
Return by in East Orange
Sun, Nov 8, 11:21 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave East Orange
2026-11-08T08:57
Arrive Mercerville
Sun, Nov 8, 10:09 AM EST
Route Timing
01h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:12 AM to 11:12 AM EST

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

Leave by
4:06 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in East Orange
9:30 PM EST
Morning start is best

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
New Brunswick
NJ

The most populous city in Middlesex County, New Jersey.

From East Orange
24.7 mi
00h 36m
To Mercerville
24.7 mi
00h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
45°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 2:00 AM EST
Wind
15 mph W
Destination
43°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 3:00 AM EST
Wind
5 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Garden State Parkway Southbound

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 1: Newark, Trenton

    1110 ft · 27 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on US 1 South: Trenton

    1453 ft · 35 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    636 ft · 13 sec

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    2.1 mi · 3 min

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    7.4 mi · 11 min

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    634 ft · 10 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left

    84 m · 4 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left

    118 m · 6 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight left

    3.6 mi · 5 min

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    13.9 mi · 20 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right

    975 ft · 15 sec

  21. 21

    Keep slight right to continue on I 295 South: Camden

    1573 ft · 1 min

  22. 22

    Merge slight left

    1.9 mi · 2 min

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward Sloan Avenue

    1116 ft · 15 sec

  24. 24

    Keep slight left

    1189 ft · 16 sec

  25. 25

    Keep slight left

    1645 ft · 22 sec

  26. 26

    Merge slight left

    1652 ft · 22 sec

  27. 27

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 535 North: Mercerville

    1768 ft · 23 sec

  28. 28

    Turn straight onto East State Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · East State Street

  29. 29

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Nottingham Way

    669 ft · 18 sec · Nottingham Way

  30. 30

    Continue on Edinburg Road

    140 m · 11 sec · Edinburg Road

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Edinburg Road

Car Route Details

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

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
31 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
62.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 1 South
27.8 mi · 56%
Garden State Parkway
13.3 mi · 27%
I 295 South
2.17 mi · 4%
Garden State Parkway Southbound
1.27 mi · 3%
Sloan Avenue
1.06 mi · 2%
North Oraton Parkway
1 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

US 1 South

Continue straight

13.9 mi · 00h 20m

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 12m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.8 mi
44.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
New Brunswick
00h 36m from East Orange
Leave By
4:06 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving East Orange and Partly Cloudy near Mercerville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 49.4 miles (79.5 km) and usually takes 01h 12m 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?

New Brunswick is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.7 miles from East Orange and 24.7 miles from Mercerville.

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

The direct path is about 44.6 miles (71.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.8 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:06 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.09 one way or $14.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near New Brunswick

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around New Brunswick, 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 New Brunswick.

RAIL

New Brunswick station

1 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Metropark station

14 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

Princeton Junction station

24 mi away
2 Wallace Road
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

33 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between East Orange and Mercerville. Straight-line distance: 44.53 mi (71.66 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 Mercerville

Mercerville is a place in New Jersey, United States.

Population0
Coordinates40.2370500, -74.6865500
Altitude27
CountryUnited States
Start: East Orange (-74.20487, 40.76732)
End: Mercerville (-74.68655, 40.23705)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 80 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.74 gal
6.6 L · about $7.09
Round trip
$14.19
3.48 gal · 13.2 L
Estimated CO2
15.5 kg one way
Round trip: 30.9 kg / 68 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.08 $7.09 $14.19
Mid-grade $4.71 $8.19 $16.39
Premium $5.02 $8.74 $17.48
Diesel $6.31 $10.99 $21.97

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 · Nov 07, 2026

There is no time difference between East Orange and Mercerville. The current time is 08:57:34.

Distance to Other Cities

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