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

The driving distance from East Orange, NJ to Robertsville, NJ is about 32.4 miles (52.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 29.4 miles (47.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 31m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
32.4 mi
00h 45m
Flight
29.42 mi
47.35 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
29.42 mi
Kilometers
47.35 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
32.4 mi
Kilometers
52.15 km
Drive Time
00h 45m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Robertsville
Sun, Nov 8, 12:24 PM EST
Return by in East Orange
Sun, Nov 8, 1:09 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave East Orange
2026-11-08T11:38
Arrive Robertsville
Sun, Nov 8, 12:24 PM EST
Route Timing
00h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:46 AM to 10:46 AM EST

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:58 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in East Orange
9:30 PM EST
Morning start is best

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
Menlo Park
NJ

Township in Middlesex County, New Jersey, United States

From East Orange
16.2 mi
00h 22m
To Robertsville
16.2 mi
00h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
45°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 2:00 AM EST
Wind
15 mph W
Destination
42°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 3:00 AM EST
Wind
5 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Parkway Drive

    84 m · 8 sec · Parkway Drive

  2. 2

    Continue on North Oraton Parkway

    1.6 km · 2 min · North Oraton Parkway

  3. 3

    Continue on Whittlesey Avenue

    1952 ft · 39 sec · Whittlesey Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn straight onto Maybaum Avenue

    1182 ft · 28 sec · Maybaum Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on Oraton Parkway

    669 ft · 13 sec · Oraton Parkway

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on Oraton Parkway

    1691 ft · 34 sec · Oraton Parkway

  7. 7

    Take the ramp straight toward GSP Toll South

    882 ft · 22 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

    13.3 mi · 19 min · Garden State Parkway

  9. 9

    Continue on Garden State Parkway Southbound

    6.2 mi · 8 min · Garden State Parkway Southbound

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Garden State Parkway

    1.2 km · 49 sec · Garden State Parkway

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on Garden State Parkway

    2254 ft · 30 sec · Garden State Parkway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 9 South: Sayreville, Old Bridge

    1910 ft · 47 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto US Highway 9

    7 mi · 10 min · US Highway 9

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight left toward NJ 18 South: Asbury Park, Shore Points

    2360 ft · 51 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    1 mi · 1 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 520: Tennent, Red Bank

    589 ft · 14 sec

  17. 17

    Continue on Hartman Road

    1448 ft · 28 sec · Hartman Road

  18. 18

    At the end of the road, turn left

    151 m · 12 sec

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Tennent Road

    891 ft · 18 sec · Tennent Road

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Tennent Road

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
61.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Garden State Parkway
14.5 mi · 45%
US Highway 9
6.97 mi · 22%
Garden State Parkway Southbound
6.2 mi · 19%
NJ 18 South
1.48 mi · 5%
North Oraton Parkway
1 mi · 3%
Oraton Parkway
0.45 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 45m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3 mi
29.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Menlo Park
00h 22m from East Orange
Leave By
4:58 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving East Orange and Partly Cloudy near Robertsville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 32.4 miles (52.1 km) and usually takes 00h 45m 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?

Menlo Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.2 miles from East Orange and 16.2 miles from Robertsville.

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

The direct path is about 29.4 miles (47.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 3 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:58 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.63 one way or $9.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around East Orange and Partly Cloudy near Robertsville.

Stop Ideas Near Menlo Park

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

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

RAIL

Metropark station

1 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

New Brunswick station

12 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

20 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

24 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between East Orange and Robertsville. Straight-line distance: 29.42 mi (47.35 km).

East Orange

#1 East Orange

The most populous city in Essex County, New Jersey.

Population64,630
Coordinates40.7673200, -74.2048700
Altitude48
CountryUnited States
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#2 Robertsville

Robertsville is a place in New Jersey, United States.

Population0
Coordinates40.3462200, -74.2879200
Altitude41
CountryUnited States
Start: East Orange (-74.20487, 40.76732)
End: Robertsville (-74.28792, 40.34622)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 52 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.14 gal
4.33 L · about $4.63
Round trip
$9.26
2.28 gal · 8.66 L
Estimated CO2
10.1 kg one way
Round trip: 20.3 kg / 45 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.06 $4.63 $9.26
Mid-grade $4.69 $5.35 $10.70
Premium $5.01 $5.71 $11.42
Diesel $6.30 $7.18 $14.37

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 · Nov 08, 2026

There is no time difference between East Orange and Robertsville. The current time is 11:38:10.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.