How far is East Orange, NJ from West Caldwell, NJ?
The driving distance from East Orange, NJ to West Caldwell, NJ is about 9.9 miles (16 km), with a travel time of about 00h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 7.2 miles (11.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 34m 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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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between East Orange and West Caldwell.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between East Orange and West Caldwell.
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Start on Parkway Drive
84 m · 13 sec · Parkway Drive
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Turn sharp right onto Park Avenue
2 mi · 4 min · Park Avenue
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Turn left onto Main Street
884 ft · 30 sec · Main Street
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Turn right
54 m · 7 sec
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Turn slight right onto Mount Pleasant Avenue
781 ft · 19 sec · Mount Pleasant Avenue
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Take the ramp right toward I 280 West
1092 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left onto Essex Freeway
4.3 mi · 5 min · Essex Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 527 North: The Caldwells, Livingston
1356 ft · 33 sec
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Turn straight
1.1 km · 1 min
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Turn right onto Eagle Rock Avenue
722 ft · 16 sec · Eagle Rock Avenue
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Turn left onto Roseland Avenue
770 ft · 20 sec · Roseland Avenue
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Turn left onto Harrison Avenue
1.1 mi · 3 min · Harrison Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Passaic Avenue
1.3 km · 1 min · Passaic Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Passaic Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between East Orange and West Caldwell.
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
4.28 mi · 00h 05m
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 Sunny leaving East Orange and Partly Sunny near West Caldwell.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from East Orange to West Caldwell?
The road trip is about 9.9 miles (16 km) and usually takes 00h 17m 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?
Roseland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5 miles from East Orange and 5 miles from West Caldwell.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 7.2 miles (11.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.7 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 7:56 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.43 one way or $2.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around East Orange and Partly Sunny near West Caldwell.
Stop Ideas Near Roseland
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall Parking Lot
City Hall Personnel Office
Market St at City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Roseland.
Pennsylvania Station
Newark Liberty International Airport
Pennsylvania Station
Metropark station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between East Orange and West Caldwell. Straight-line distance: 7.18 mi (11.56 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 West Caldwell
Township of New Jersey
| Population | 10,828 |
| Coordinates | 40.8409329, -74.3018154 |
| Altitude | 58 |
| Country | United States |
End: West Caldwell (-74.301815, 40.840933)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 16 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 07m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.09 | $1.43 | $2.86 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $1.61 | $3.22 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $1.73 | $3.47 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $2.09 | $4.19 |
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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