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

The driving distance from East Orange, NJ to Ramsey, NJ is about 23.2 miles (37.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 20.3 miles (32.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 11m 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
23.16 mi
00h 35m
Flight
20.31 mi
32.69 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
20.31 mi
Kilometers
32.69 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
23.16 mi
Kilometers
37.28 km
Drive Time
00h 35m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ramsey
Thu, Apr 30, 8:09 AM EDT
Return by in East Orange
Thu, Apr 30, 8:45 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave East Orange
2026-04-30T07:33
Arrive Ramsey
Thu, Apr 30, 8:09 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:36 AM to 7:36 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:18 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

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
Paterson
NJ

The third most populous city in New Jersey.

From East Orange
11.6 mi
00h 17m
To Ramsey
11.6 mi
00h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Thursday

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 10 mph N
Destination
63°F
Thursday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 14 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    7.5 mi · 10 min · Garden State Parkway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight left toward NJ 19: Paterson

    1.1 km · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    1.7 mi · 2 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 80 West: Grand Street, Del Water Gap

    96 m · 8 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on Grand Street

    783 ft · 23 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Grand Street

    941 ft · 27 sec · Grand Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Main Street

    3257 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto River Street

    2700 ft · 55 sec · River Street

  15. 15

    Turn left

    711 ft · 15 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    2969 ft · 52 sec · East Main Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Goffle Road

    1172 ft · 22 sec · Goffle Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Goffle Road

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Goffle Road

  19. 19

    Take the ramp slight right

    100 m · 10 sec

  20. 20

    Turn right onto NJ 208 North: Oakland

    134 m · 12 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left

    2.5 mi · 3 min

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward Russell Avenue, Wyckoff

    527 ft · 15 sec

  23. 23

    Keep slight left

    86 m · 9 sec

  24. 24

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Russell Avenue

    1923 ft · 44 sec · Russell Avenue

  25. 25

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Wyckoff Avenue

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Wyckoff Avenue

  26. 26

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Wyckoff Avenue

    3 mi · 5 min · Wyckoff Avenue

  27. 27

    Continue on West Main Street

    1497 ft · 42 sec · West Main Street

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
28 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
120.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Garden State Parkway
7.51 mi · 32%
Wyckoff Avenue
4.38 mi · 19%
NJ 208 North
2.6 mi · 11%
Goffle Road
2.55 mi · 11%
NJ 19
2.33 mi · 10%
Main Street
0.62 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Garden State Parkway

Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

7.51 mi · 00h 10m

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 35m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.9 mi
20.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Paterson
00h 17m from East Orange
Leave By
7:18 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy leaving East Orange and Chance Rain Showers near Ramsey.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 23.2 miles (37.3 km) and usually takes 00h 35m 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?

Paterson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.6 miles from East Orange and 11.6 miles from Ramsey.

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

The direct path is about 20.3 miles (32.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.9 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 7:18 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.35 one way or $6.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy around East Orange and Chance Rain Showers near Ramsey.

Stop Ideas Near Paterson

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

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

RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

20 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

Yonkers station

23 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

24 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

24 mi away
8th Ave 31st Street / 8th Ave 33rd Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between East Orange and Ramsey. Straight-line distance: 20.31 mi (32.69 km).

East Orange

#1 East Orange

The most populous city in Essex County, New Jersey.

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

#2 Ramsey

Borough in Bergen County, New Jersey, United States

Population14,811
Coordinates41.0573200, -74.1409800
Altitude104
CountryUnited States
Start: East Orange (-74.20487, 40.76732)
End: Ramsey (-74.14098, 41.05732)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 37 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.82 gal
3.09 L · about $3.35
Round trip
$6.70
1.64 gal · 6.18 L
Estimated CO2
7.3 kg one way
Round trip: 14.6 kg / 32 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $3.35 $6.70
Mid-grade $4.60 $3.77 $7.54
Premium $4.95 $4.06 $8.12
Diesel $5.98 $4.90 $9.81

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between East Orange and Ramsey. The current time is 07:33:31.

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.