How far is East Orange, NJ from Weehawken, NJ?
The driving distance from East Orange, NJ to Weehawken, NJ is about 12.4 miles (19.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 9.6 miles (15.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 42m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 21m.
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
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Town in New Jersey
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain Showers
Mostly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between East Orange and Weehawken.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between East Orange and Weehawken.
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Start on Parkway Drive
84 m · 9 sec · Parkway Drive
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Turn left onto Park Avenue
811 ft · 19 sec · Park Avenue
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Turn right onto North Grove Street
2629 ft · 57 sec · North Grove Street
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Turn left onto Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard
1819 ft · 33 sec · Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard
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Continue on Orange Street
2453 ft · 54 sec · Orange Street
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Turn right onto North 6th Street
136 m · 20 sec · North 6th Street
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Turn left onto Freeway Drive
76 m · 7 sec · Freeway Drive
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Take the ramp straight toward I 280 East: Harrison
758 ft · 18 sec
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Merge slight left onto Essex Freeway
4 mi · 7 min · Essex Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Lincoln Tunnel
1.2 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike Eastern Spur
3.1 mi · 4 min · New Jersey Turnpike Eastern Spur
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Take the exit slight right toward NJ 495 East: Lincoln Tunnel
1 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
1.3 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Weehawken, Hoboken, Ferries to New York City
568 ft · 16 sec
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Continue on South Marginal Highway
948 ft · 25 sec · South Marginal Highway
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Boulevard East
773 ft · 15 sec · Boulevard East
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Boulevard East
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between East Orange and Weehawken.
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.
Essex Freeway
Merge slight left onto Essex Freeway
3.96 mi · 00h 07m
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving East Orange and Mostly Cloudy near Weehawken.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from East Orange to Weehawken?
The road trip is about 12.4 miles (19.9 km) and usually takes 00h 21m 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?
Kearny is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.2 miles from East Orange and 6.2 miles from Weehawken.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 9.6 miles (15.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.8 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 7:48 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.80 one way or $3.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around East Orange and Mostly Cloudy near Weehawken.
Stop Ideas Near Kearny
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 Kearny.
Pennsylvania Station
Newark Liberty International Airport
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Metropark station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between East Orange and Weehawken. Straight-line distance: 9.66 mi (15.54 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 Weehawken
Township of New Jersey
| Population | 14,442 |
| Coordinates | 40.7695500, -74.0204200 |
| Altitude | 50 |
| Country | United States |
End: Weehawken (-74.02042, 40.76955)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 20 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 09m |
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 | $1.80 | $3.60 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $2.02 | $4.05 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $2.18 | $4.36 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $2.63 | $5.26 |
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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