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

The driving distance from Edgewater, NJ to East Orange, NJ is about 19.6 miles (31.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 12.7 miles (20.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 09m 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
19.61 mi
00h 34m
Flight
12.68 mi
20.4 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
12.68 mi
Kilometers
20.4 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
19.61 mi
Kilometers
31.56 km
Drive Time
00h 34m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in East Orange
Fri, Apr 17, 10:25 AM EDT
Return by in Edgewater
Fri, Apr 17, 11:00 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Edgewater
2026-04-17T09:50
Arrive East Orange
Fri, Apr 17, 10:25 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:35 AM to 7:35 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:20 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Edgewater
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Secaucus
NJ

Town in New Jersey in eastern USA

From Edgewater
8.7 mi
00h 17m
To East Orange
10.9 mi
00h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph NW
Destination
80°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Hilliard Avenue

    599 ft · 29 sec · Hilliard Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto River Road

    3 mi · 5 min · River Road

  3. 3

    Turn right

    3071 ft · 54 sec

  4. 4

    Continue on 60th Street

    75 m · 12 sec · 60th Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Park Avenue

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Park Avenue

  6. 6

    Take the ramp right toward NJ 495 West

    610 ft · 15 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 South: Newark

    1 km · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike

    3.3 mi · 5 min · New Jersey Turnpike

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 280 West: Newark, Kearny

    1.1 km · 1 min

  11. 11

    Continue on Essex Freeway

    3.4 mi · 5 min · Essex Freeway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Clifton Avenue

    802 ft · 23 sec

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Clifton Avenue

    2433 ft · 1 min · Clifton Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Park Avenue

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Park Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn right onto North Arlington Avenue

    758 ft · 30 sec · North Arlington Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn sharp right onto Parkway Drive

    619 ft · 12 sec · Parkway Drive

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Parkway Drive

Car Route Details

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

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
17 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
86.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Essex Freeway
3.41 mi · 17%
New Jersey Turnpike
3.3 mi · 17%
Park Avenue
3.12 mi · 16%
River Road
2.99 mi · 15%
NJ 495 West
1.6 mi · 8%
I 280 West
0.69 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Essex Freeway

Continue on Essex Freeway

3.41 mi · 00h 05m

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 34m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.9 mi
12.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Secaucus
00h 17m from Edgewater
Leave By
7:20 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Edgewater and Chance Rain Showers near East Orange.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 19.6 miles (31.6 km) and usually takes 00h 34m 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?

Secaucus is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.7 miles from Edgewater and 10.9 miles from East Orange.

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

The direct path is about 12.7 miles (20.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.9 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 7:20 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.82 one way or $5.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Edgewater and Chance Rain Showers near East Orange.

Stop Ideas Near Secaucus

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 Secaucus and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Parking Lot
Scenic stop 3.5 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 5.1 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 5.6 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 5.1 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 Secaucus.

RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

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

Pennsylvania Station

11 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

15 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Yonkers station

21 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Edgewater and East Orange. Straight-line distance: 12.68 mi (20.4 km).

Edgewater

#1 Edgewater

Borough located along the Hudson River in Bergen County, New Jersey

Population14,396
Coordinates40.8270400, -73.9756900
Altitude15
CountryUnited States
East Orange

#2 East Orange

The most populous city in Essex County, New Jersey.

Population64,630
Coordinates40.7673200, -74.2048700
Altitude48
CountryUnited States
Start: Hilliard Avenue (-73.975737, 40.826994)
End: Parkway Drive (-74.20477, 40.767325)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 32 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.69 gal
2.62 L · about $2.82
Round trip
$5.64
1.38 gal · 5.24 L
Estimated CO2
6.1 kg one way
Round trip: 12.3 kg / 27 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $2.82 $5.64
Mid-grade $4.60 $3.17 $6.35
Premium $4.95 $3.42 $6.84
Diesel $5.98 $4.13 $8.25

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Edgewater and East Orange. The current time is 09:50:56.

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.