How far is East Orange, NJ from Short Hills, NJ?
The driving distance from East Orange, NJ to Short Hills, NJ is about 8.9 miles (14.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 6.5 miles (10.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 37m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 18m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Essex County, New Jersey
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Cloudy
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between East Orange and Short Hills.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between East Orange and Short Hills.
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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 · 32 sec · Maybaum Avenue
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Turn right onto South Orange Avenue
6.2 mi · 13 min · South Orange Avenue
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Turn left onto White Oak Ridge Road
2800 ft · 1 min · White Oak Ridge Road
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Continue on White Oak Ridge Road
1914 ft · 53 sec · White Oak Ridge Road
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Turn left onto Westview Road
921 ft · 40 sec · Westview Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Westview Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between East Orange and Short Hills.
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.
South Orange Avenue
Turn right onto South Orange Avenue
6.16 mi · 00h 13m
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving East Orange and Mostly Cloudy near Short Hills.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from East Orange to Short Hills?
The road trip is about 8.9 miles (14.3 km) and usually takes 00h 18m 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?
South Orange is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.4 miles from East Orange and 4.5 miles from Short Hills.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 6.5 miles (10.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.4 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:52 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.26 one way or $2.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around East Orange and Mostly Cloudy near Short Hills.
Stop Ideas Near South Orange
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 South Orange.
Newark Liberty International Airport
Pennsylvania Station
Metropark station
Pennsylvania Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between East Orange and Short Hills. Straight-line distance: 6.45 mi (10.38 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 Short Hills
Short Hills is a place in New Jersey, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.7478800, -74.3254300 |
| Altitude | 84 |
| Country | United States |
End: Short Hills (-74.32543, 40.74788)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 14 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 06m |
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 | $4.06 | $1.26 | $2.52 |
| Mid-grade | $4.69 | $1.45 | $2.91 |
| Premium | $5.01 | $1.55 | $3.11 |
| Diesel | $6.30 | $1.95 | $3.91 |
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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