How far is East Orange, NJ from Readington, NJ?
The driving distance from East Orange, NJ to Readington, NJ is about 38.6 miles (62.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 52m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 31.1 miles (50.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 44m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 52m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between East Orange and Readington.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between East Orange and Readington.
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Start on Parkway Drive
84 m · 8 sec · Parkway Drive
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Continue on North Oraton Parkway
1.6 km · 2 min · North Oraton Parkway
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Continue on Whittlesey Avenue
1952 ft · 39 sec · Whittlesey Avenue
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Turn straight onto Maybaum Avenue
1182 ft · 28 sec · Maybaum Avenue
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Continue on Oraton Parkway
669 ft · 13 sec · Oraton Parkway
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Keep slight right to continue on Oraton Parkway
1691 ft · 34 sec · Oraton Parkway
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Take the ramp straight toward GSP Toll South
882 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway
2.2 mi · 3 min · Garden State Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 78 West: Springfield
1.1 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
3.6 mi · 4 min · Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 78 West: Clinton
885 ft · 12 sec
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Merge slight left onto Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
17.8 mi · 21 min · Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 287: Morristown, Somerville
2521 ft · 43 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 287 South, US 202 South, US 206 South: Somerville
1 mi · 1 min
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Merge slight right
2.3 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight left toward US 202 South, US 206 South: Somerville, Flemington
1 km · 43 sec
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Merge slight left
5.3 mi · 8 min
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Turn right onto Old York Road
1.3 km · 2 min · Old York Road
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Continue on Dreahook Road
2345 ft · 1 min · Dreahook Road
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Continue on Readington Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Readington Road
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Turn right
14 m · 3 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 Readington.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
Merge slight left onto Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
17.8 mi · 00h 21m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Rain leaving East Orange and Rain near Readington.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from East Orange to Readington?
The road trip is about 38.6 miles (62.1 km) and usually takes 00h 52m 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?
Watchung is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.3 miles from East Orange and 19.3 miles from Readington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 31.1 miles (50.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.5 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:46 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.56 one way or $11.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain around East Orange and Rain near Readington.
Stop Ideas Near Watchung
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Watchung.
Metropark station
New Brunswick station
Newark Liberty International Airport
Pennsylvania Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between East Orange and Readington. Straight-line distance: 31.11 mi (50.07 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 Readington
Unincorporated community in Hunterdon County, New Jersey
| Population | 15,863 |
| Coordinates | 40.5687100, -74.7376600 |
| Altitude | 33 |
| Country | United States |
End: Readington (-74.73766, 40.56871)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 62 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 28m |
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 | $5.56 | $11.11 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $6.25 | $12.51 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $6.74 | $13.47 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $8.13 | $16.27 |
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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