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

The driving distance from East Orange, NJ to Waldwick, NJ is about 21.9 miles (35.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 17.4 miles (28 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 04m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
21.86 mi
00h 32m
Flight
17.42 mi
28.03 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
17.42 mi
Kilometers
28.03 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
21.86 mi
Kilometers
35.18 km
Drive Time
00h 32m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Waldwick
Thu, Apr 23, 1:08 AM EDT
Return by in East Orange
Thu, Apr 23, 1:40 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave East Orange
2026-04-23T00:36
Arrive Waldwick
Thu, Apr 23, 1:08 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:32 AM to 7:32 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:26 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in East Orange
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Garfield
NJ

City in Bergen County, New Jersey

From East Orange
10.9 mi
00h 16m
To Waldwick
10.9 mi
00h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph NW
Destination
70°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Parkway Drive

    84 m · 9 sec · Parkway Drive

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Park Avenue

    66 m · 12 sec · Park Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto North Oraton Parkway

    19 m · 1 sec · North Oraton Parkway

  4. 4

    Keep slight left to continue on Parkway Drive

    1921 ft · 42 sec · Parkway Drive

  5. 5

    Continue on North Walnut Street

    570 ft · 11 sec · North Walnut Street

  6. 6

    Take the ramp straight toward GSP Toll North

    1115 ft · 27 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

    14.6 mi · 20 min · Garden State Parkway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 17 North: Mahwah

    2735 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    2 mi · 2 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    3.2 mi · 4 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 7 South: Waldwick, Ho-Ho-Kus

    583 ft · 17 sec

  12. 12

    Continue on Sheridan Avenue

    110 m · 9 sec · Sheridan Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn slight right onto NJ 17 South: NJ 17 South, East Prospect Street

    117 m · 14 sec

  14. 14

    Continue on East Prospect Street

    1 km · 2 min · East Prospect Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Prospect Street

Car Route Details

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

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
15 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
68.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Garden State Parkway
14.6 mi · 67%
NJ 17 North
5.63 mi · 26%
East Prospect Street
0.63 mi · 3%
Parkway Drive
0.42 mi · 2%
GSP Toll North
0.21 mi · 1%
CR 7 South
0.11 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Garden State Parkway

Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

14.6 mi · 00h 20m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 32m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.5 mi
17.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Garfield
00h 16m from East Orange
Leave By
7:26 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving East Orange and Mostly Sunny near Waldwick.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 21.9 miles (35.2 km) and usually takes 00h 32m 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?

Garfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.9 miles from East Orange and 10.9 miles from Waldwick.

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

The direct path is about 17.4 miles (28 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.5 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 7:26 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.15 one way or $6.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around East Orange and Mostly Sunny near Waldwick.

Stop Ideas Near Garfield

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Garfield and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Parking Lot
Scenic stop 12.7 mi away

City Hall Parking Lot

Jersey City , NJ
280 Grove St, Jersey City, NJ 07302
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews Parking lot
#Artlook New York City Hall Wedding Photographer
Practical stop 13.7 mi away

#Artlook New York City Hall Wedding Photographer

New York , NY
141 Worth St, New York, NY 10013
Rating 5.0/5 13 reviews Photographer,Photography service,Photography studio,Wedding photographer
City Hall Personnel Office
Meeting point 11.2 mi away

City Hall Personnel Office

Newark , NJ
920 Broad St, Newark, NJ 07102
Rating 5.0/5 5 reviews City government office
Diamond City Hall Photography
Nearby stop 13.7 mi away

Diamond City Hall Photography

New York , NY
141 Worth St, New York, NY 10013
Rating 5.0/5 53 reviews Wedding photographer

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Garfield.

RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

17 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

18 mi away
8th Ave 31st Street / 8th Ave 33rd Street
RAIL

Yonkers station

19 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

21 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between East Orange and Waldwick. Straight-line distance: 17.42 mi (28.03 km).

East Orange

#1 East Orange

The most populous city in Essex County, New Jersey.

Population64,630
Coordinates40.7673200, -74.2048700
Altitude48
CountryUnited States
Waldwick

#2 Waldwick

Borough in Bergen County, New Jersey

Population10,261
Coordinates41.0106500, -74.1179200
Altitude76
CountryUnited States
Start: East Orange (-74.20487, 40.76732)
End: Waldwick (-74.11792, 41.01065)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 35 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.77 gal
2.92 L · about $3.15
Round trip
$6.29
1.54 gal · 5.84 L
Estimated CO2
6.8 kg one way
Round trip: 13.7 kg / 30 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $3.15 $6.29
Mid-grade $4.60 $3.54 $7.08
Premium $4.95 $3.81 $7.63
Diesel $5.98 $4.60 $9.21

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between East Orange and Waldwick. The current time is 00:36:14.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.