How far is East Orange, NJ from Orange, NJ?
The driving distance from East Orange, NJ to Orange, NJ is about 2.1 miles (3.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 04m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 1.5 miles (2.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 08m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 04m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township in Essex County, New Jersey, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between East Orange and Orange.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between East Orange and Orange.
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Start on Parkway Drive
84 m · 13 sec · Parkway Drive
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Turn sharp right onto Park Avenue
1.3 km · 1 min · Park Avenue
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Turn left onto Glenwood Avenue
647 ft · 21 sec · Glenwood Avenue
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Turn left onto Washington Street
1019 ft · 22 sec · Washington Street
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Continue on North Harrison Street
870 ft · 19 sec · North Harrison Street
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Turn slight right
42 m · 10 sec
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Turn right onto Freeway Drive West
133 m · 9 sec · Freeway Drive West
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Continue on Distributor Road
3174 ft · 1 min · Distributor Road
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Take the ramp straight toward I 280 West
24 m · 2 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between East Orange and Orange.
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.
Park Avenue
Turn sharp right onto Park Avenue
0.8 mi · 00h 01m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Rain leaving East Orange and Rain Showers near Orange.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from East Orange to Orange?
The road trip is about 2.1 miles (3.3 km) and usually takes 00h 04m 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?
West Orange is a useful midpoint, sitting about 1.1 miles from East Orange and 1.1 miles from Orange.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 1.5 miles (2.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.6 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 8:22 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.29 one way or $0.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 0.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain around East Orange and Rain Showers near Orange.
Stop Ideas Near West Orange
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to West Orange.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between East Orange and Orange. Straight-line distance: 1.47 mi (2.37 km).
#1 East Orange
The most populous city in Essex County, New Jersey.
| Population | 64,630 |
| Coordinates | 40.7673200, -74.2048700 |
| Altitude | 48 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Orange
Township in Essex County, New Jersey, United States
| Population | 30,134 |
| Coordinates | 40.7706600, -74.2326500 |
| Altitude | 59 |
| Country | United States |
End: Orange (-74.23265, 40.77066)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 3 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 04m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 03m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 02m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 02m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 01m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 01m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.09 | $0.29 | $0.57 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $0.32 | $0.64 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $0.35 | $0.69 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $0.42 | $0.84 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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