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

The driving distance from Ewing, NJ to East Orange, NJ is about 54.6 miles (87.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 46.5 miles (74.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 26m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
54.53 mi
01h 13m
Flight
46.45 mi
74.76 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
46.45 mi
Kilometers
74.76 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
54.53 mi
Kilometers
87.76 km
Drive Time
01h 13m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in East Orange
Wed, Apr 22, 10:31 PM EDT
Return by in Ewing
Wed, Apr 22, 11:44 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ewing
2026-04-22T21:18
Arrive East Orange
Wed, Apr 22, 10:31 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:13 AM to 11:13 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:04 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Ewing
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
New Brunswick
NJ

The most populous city in Middlesex County, New Jersey.

From Ewing
26.1 mi
00h 36m
To East Orange
28.5 mi
00h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Wednesday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
Destination
62°F
Wednesday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    3 m · 1 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right

    40 m · 12 sec

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Carlton Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · Carlton Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Pennington Road

    2228 ft · 52 sec · Pennington Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Ewingville Road

    2140 ft · 59 sec · Ewingville Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Federal City Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · Federal City Road

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 295 South

    1460 ft · 36 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    3 mi · 3 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit right toward US 1: New Brunswick, Trenton

    842 ft · 24 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on US 1 North: New Brunswick

    1.1 km · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Brunswick Pike

    17.1 mi · 24 min · Brunswick Pike

  12. 12

    Keep slight left

    603 ft · 9 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Newark|Newark, Camden, New Brunswick|Newark, Camden, New Brunswick

    154 m · 8 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left

    112 m · 6 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left

    2.7 mi · 4 min

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    1.6 km · 1 min

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    969 ft · 17 sec

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    1162 ft · 20 sec

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    5.9 mi · 9 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward GSP Toll North: Garden State Parkway

    2305 ft · 1 min

  21. 21

    Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

    14.9 mi · 21 min · Garden State Parkway

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 510

    961 ft · 24 sec

  23. 23

    Turn straight onto Eastern Parkway

    158 m · 18 sec · Eastern Parkway

  24. 24

    Continue on Speedway Avenue

    1320 ft · 36 sec · Speedway Avenue

  25. 25

    At the end of the road, turn left onto South Orange Avenue

    156 m · 11 sec · South Orange Avenue

  26. 26

    Turn slight right onto Maybaum Avenue

    2900 ft · 1 min · Maybaum Avenue

  27. 27

    Continue on Birchwood Avenue

    110 m · 9 sec · Birchwood Avenue

  28. 28

    Continue on South Oraton Parkway

    715 ft · 14 sec · South Oraton Parkway

  29. 29

    Keep slight left to continue on South Oraton Parkway

    1.4 km · 2 min · South Oraton Parkway

  30. 30

    Keep slight left to continue on Parkway Drive

    1243 ft · 34 sec · Parkway Drive

  31. 31

    Turn sharp left onto North Arlington Avenue

    105 m · 12 sec · North Arlington Avenue

  32. 32

    Turn slight left onto Parkway Drive

    619 ft · 12 sec · Parkway Drive

  33. 33

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Parkway Drive

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Ewing 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
33 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
60.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Brunswick Pike
17.2 mi · 31%
Garden State Parkway
14.9 mi · 27%
Newark|Newark
10.2 mi · 19%
I 295 South
3.26 mi · 6%
South Oraton Parkway
1 mi · 2%
Federal City Road
0.98 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Brunswick Pike

Merge slight left onto Brunswick Pike

17.1 mi · 00h 24m

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
01h 13m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.1 mi
46.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
New Brunswick
00h 36m from Ewing
Leave By
4:04 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Ewing and Rain Showers Likely near East Orange.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 54.6 miles (87.8 km) and usually takes 01h 13m 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?

New Brunswick is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.1 miles from Ewing and 28.5 miles from East Orange.

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

The direct path is about 46.5 miles (74.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.1 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 4:04 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.85 one way or $15.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Ewing and Rain Showers Likely near East Orange.

Stop Ideas Near New Brunswick

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around New Brunswick, 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 New Brunswick.

RAIL

New Brunswick station

1 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Metropark station

14 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

Princeton Junction station

24 mi away
2 Wallace Road
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

33 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ewing and East Orange. Straight-line distance: 46.45 mi (74.76 km).

Ewing

#1 Ewing

Township in Mercer County, New Jersey

Population36,442
Coordinates40.2698300, -74.7998800
Altitude45
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: Scotch Road (-74.799923, 40.269839)
End: Parkway Drive (-74.20477, 40.767325)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 88 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 54m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.92 gal
7.28 L · about $7.85
Round trip
$15.69
3.84 gal · 14.56 L
Estimated CO2
17.1 kg one way
Round trip: 34.1 kg / 75 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $7.85 $15.69
Mid-grade $4.60 $8.83 $17.66
Premium $4.95 $9.51 $19.02
Diesel $5.98 $11.48 $22.96

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 Ewing and East Orange. The current time is 21:18:03.

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.