How far is East Orange, NJ from Palisades Park, NJ?
The driving distance from East Orange, NJ to Palisades Park, NJ is about 15.8 miles (25.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 12.2 miles (19.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 52m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 26m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Borough in Bergen County, New Jersey
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny
Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between East Orange and Palisades Park.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between East Orange and Palisades Park.
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Start on Parkway Drive
84 m · 9 sec · Parkway Drive
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Turn left onto Park Avenue
811 ft · 19 sec · Park Avenue
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Turn right onto North Grove Street
2629 ft · 57 sec · North Grove Street
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Turn left onto Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard
1819 ft · 33 sec · Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard
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Continue on Orange Street
2453 ft · 54 sec · Orange Street
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Turn right onto North 6th Street
136 m · 20 sec · North 6th Street
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Turn left onto Freeway Drive
76 m · 7 sec · Freeway Drive
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Take the ramp straight toward I 280 East: Harrison
758 ft · 18 sec
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Merge slight left onto Essex Freeway
4 mi · 7 min · Essex Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 95: George Washington Bridge, Trenton
122 m · 10 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North: George Washington Bridge
3187 ft · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur
8 mi · 11 min · New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur
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Take the exit slight right toward US 46: The Ridgefields, Palisades Park
823 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 46 East: Ridgefield, Palisades Park
1233 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left
2653 ft · 46 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward US 1 South, US 9 South: Broad Avenue
720 ft · 26 sec
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Turn left onto Broad Avenue
2209 ft · 48 sec · Broad Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Broad Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between East Orange and Palisades Park.
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.
New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur
Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur
7.99 mi · 00h 11m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving East Orange and Partly Sunny near Palisades Park.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from East Orange to Palisades Park?
The road trip is about 15.8 miles (25.5 km) and usually takes 00h 26m 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?
North Arlington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.9 miles from East Orange and 8 miles from Palisades Park.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 12.2 miles (19.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.6 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 7:38 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.29 one way or $4.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around East Orange and Partly Sunny near Palisades Park.
Stop Ideas Near North Arlington
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 North Arlington.
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Newark Liberty International Airport
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between East Orange and Palisades Park. Straight-line distance: 12.19 mi (19.62 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 Palisades Park
A borough which locates in Bergen County, New Jersey
| Population | 20,942 |
| Coordinates | 40.8481600, -73.9976400 |
| Altitude | 29 |
| Country | United States |
End: Palisades Park (-73.99764, 40.84816)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 26 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 11m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.09 | $2.29 | $4.58 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $2.58 | $5.15 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $2.77 | $5.55 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $3.35 | $6.70 |
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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