How far is East Orange, NJ from River Edge, NJ?
The driving distance from East Orange, NJ to River Edge, NJ is about 17.6 miles (28.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 14.1 miles (22.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 57m 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 28m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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.
The most populous city in Passaic County, New Jersey.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between East Orange and River Edge.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between East Orange and River Edge.
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Start on Parkway Drive
84 m · 9 sec · Parkway Drive
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Turn left onto Park Avenue
66 m · 12 sec · Park Avenue
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Turn left onto North Oraton Parkway
19 m · 1 sec · North Oraton Parkway
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Keep slight left to continue on Parkway Drive
1921 ft · 42 sec · Parkway Drive
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Continue on North Walnut Street
570 ft · 11 sec · North Walnut Street
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Take the ramp straight toward GSP Toll North
1115 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway
13.3 mi · 19 min · Garden State Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward NJ 4 East: Paramus
1338 ft · 33 sec
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Keep slight left
62 m · 6 sec
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Keep slight left
1032 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight left
576 ft · 16 sec
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Keep slight left
738 ft · 20 sec
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Merge slight left
1846 ft · 32 sec
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Continue straight
2724 ft · 45 sec
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Take the exit slight right
94 m · 8 sec
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Continue on Bergen Town Center Drive
149 m · 8 sec · Bergen Town Center Drive
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Turn right onto Forest Avenue
3256 ft · 1 min · Forest Avenue
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Turn right onto Howland Avenue
1632 ft · 1 min · Howland Avenue
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Turn left onto 5th Avenue
3058 ft · 2 min · 5th Avenue
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Turn right onto Concord Drive
1097 ft · 48 sec · Concord Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Concord Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between East Orange and River Edge.
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.
Garden State Parkway
Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway
13.3 mi · 00h 19m
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.
Sunny leaving East Orange and Mostly Sunny near River Edge.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from East Orange to River Edge?
The road trip is about 17.6 miles (28.3 km) and usually takes 00h 28m 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?
Clifton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.8 miles from East Orange and 8.8 miles from River Edge.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 14.1 miles (22.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.5 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:32 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.53 one way or $5.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around East Orange and Mostly Sunny near River Edge.
Stop Ideas Near Clifton
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 Clifton.
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Yonkers station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between East Orange and River Edge. Straight-line distance: 14.1 mi (22.69 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 River Edge
Town/borough in New Jersey, USA
| Population | 11,563 |
| Coordinates | 40.9287100, -74.0398600 |
| Altitude | 17 |
| Country | United States |
End: River Edge (-74.03986, 40.92871)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 28 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.09 | $2.53 | $5.07 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $2.85 | $5.70 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $3.07 | $6.14 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $3.71 | $7.42 |
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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