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

The driving distance from East Orange, NJ to Paramus, NJ is about 18 miles (28.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 14 miles (22.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 01m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
17.93 mi
00h 30m
Flight
13.99 mi
22.51 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
13.99 mi
Kilometers
22.51 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
17.93 mi
Kilometers
28.86 km
Drive Time
00h 30m

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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 00h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Paramus
Thu, Apr 23, 12:44 AM EDT
Return by in East Orange
Thu, Apr 23, 1:15 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave East Orange
2026-04-23T00:13
Arrive Paramus
Thu, Apr 23, 12:44 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:31 AM to 7:31 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:28 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
Woodland Park
NJ

Borough in Passaic County, New Jersey, United States

From East Orange
8.9 mi
00h 15m
To Paramus
8.9 mi
00h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph NW
Destination
70°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    2257 ft · 33 sec

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Glen Rock

    853 ft · 50 sec

  11. 11

    Turn slight right onto East Midland Avenue

    3159 ft · 2 min · East Midland Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Country Club Road

    1767 ft · 1 min · Country Club Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Country Club Road

    1122 ft · 50 sec · Country Club Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Country Club Road

    51 m · 13 sec · Country Club Road

  15. 15

    Turn right

    39 m · 13 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right

    59 m · 17 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left

    1279 ft · 2 min

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
100.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Garden State Parkway
14.6 mi · 81%
NJ 17 North
0.95 mi · 5%
East Midland Avenue
0.6 mi · 3%
Country Club Road
0.58 mi · 3%
Parkway Drive
0.42 mi · 2%
GSP Toll North
0.21 mi · 1%
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 30m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4 mi
14 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Woodland Park
00h 15m from East Orange
Leave By
7:28 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving East Orange and Mostly Sunny near Paramus.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 18 miles (28.9 km) and usually takes 00h 30m 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?

Woodland Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.9 miles from East Orange and 8.9 miles from Paramus.

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

The direct path is about 14 miles (22.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 4 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 7:28 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.57 one way or $5.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Woodland 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 Woodland Park and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Parking Lot
Scenic stop 13.1 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 14.4 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 10.6 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 14.4 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 Woodland Park.

RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

17 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

21 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

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

Yonkers station

25 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between East Orange and Paramus. Straight-line distance: 13.99 mi (22.51 km).

East Orange

#1 East Orange

The most populous city in Essex County, New Jersey.

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

#2 Paramus

Borough in Bergen County, New Jersey

Population26,063
Coordinates40.9445400, -74.0754200
Altitude20
CountryUnited States
Start: East Orange (-74.20487, 40.76732)
End: Paramus (-74.07542, 40.94454)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 29 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.63 gal
2.4 L · about $2.57
Round trip
$5.15
1.26 gal · 4.8 L
Estimated CO2
5.6 kg one way
Round trip: 11.2 kg / 25 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $2.57 $5.15
Mid-grade $4.60 $2.90 $5.79
Premium $4.95 $3.12 $6.24
Diesel $5.98 $3.77 $7.53

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between East Orange and Paramus. The current time is 00:13:21.

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.