How far is East Orange, NJ from Somers Point, NJ?

The driving distance from East Orange, NJ to Somers Point, NJ is about 119.5 miles (192.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 102.3 miles (164.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 54m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
119.48 mi
02h 27m
Flight
102.27 mi
164.58 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
102.27 mi
Kilometers
164.58 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
119.48 mi
Kilometers
192.29 km
Drive Time
02h 27m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Somers Point
Sun, May 3, 12:09 AM EDT
Return by in East Orange
Sun, May 3, 2:36 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave East Orange
2026-05-02T21:41
Arrive Somers Point
Sun, May 3, 12:09 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:27 AM to 12:27 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:36 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in East Orange
9:30 PM EDT
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
Leisure Village
NJ

Census designated place

From East Orange
59.8 mi
01h 13m
To Somers Point
59.7 mi
01h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph W
Destination
55°F
Saturday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between East Orange and Somers Point.

  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

    95 mi · 1 hr 50 min · Garden State Parkway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Somers Point, Ocean City

    2853 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Continue on West Laurel Drive

    3117 ft · 2 min · West Laurel Drive

  14. 14

    Turn left onto New Road

    1043 ft · 31 sec · New Road

  15. 15

    Turn right onto West New York Avenue

    2526 ft · 1 min · West New York Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn left onto 1st Street

    926 ft · 41 sec · 1st Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    1 m · 1 sec · 1st Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
17 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Garden State Parkway
110 mi · 92%
Garden State Parkway Southbound
6.2 mi · 5%
North Oraton Parkway
1 mi · 1%
West Laurel Drive
0.59 mi
West New York Avenue
0.48 mi
Oraton Parkway
0.45 mi
Longest Stretch

Garden State Parkway

Keep slight right to continue on Garden State Parkway

95 mi · 01h 50m

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
02h 27m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.2 mi
102.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Leisure Village
01h 13m from East Orange
Leave By
1:36 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving East Orange and Chance Rain Showers near Somers Point.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from East Orange to Somers Point?

The road trip is about 119.5 miles (192.3 km) and usually takes 02h 27m 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?

Leisure Village is a useful midpoint, sitting about 59.8 miles from East Orange and 59.7 miles from Somers Point.

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

The direct path is about 102.3 miles (164.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.2 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 1:36 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.24 one way or $34.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around East Orange and Chance Rain Showers near Somers Point.

Stop Ideas Near Leisure Village

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

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

RAIL

Princeton Junction station

48 mi away
2 Wallace Road
RAIL

Trenton Transit Center

52 mi away
72 South Clinton Avenue
RAIL

New Brunswick station

55 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Metropark station

60 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between East Orange and Somers Point. Straight-line distance: 102.27 mi (164.58 km).

East Orange

#1 East Orange

The most populous city in Essex County, New Jersey.

Population64,630
Coordinates40.7673200, -74.2048700
Altitude48
CountryUnited States
Somers Point

#2 Somers Point

City in Atlantic County, New Jersey, United States

Population10,153
Coordinates39.3176200, -74.5946000
Altitude8
CountryUnited States
Start: East Orange (-74.20487, 40.76732)
End: Somers Point (-74.5946, 39.31762)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 192 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 59m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.22 gal
15.96 L · about $17.24
Round trip
$34.49
8.44 gal · 31.92 L
Estimated CO2
37.5 kg one way
Round trip: 75 kg / 165 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $17.24 $34.49
Mid-grade $4.60 $19.41 $38.82
Premium $4.95 $20.91 $41.81
Diesel $5.98 $25.24 $50.47

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 · May 03, 2026

There is no time difference between East Orange and Somers Point. The current time is 21:41:40.

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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.