How far is Florham Park, NJ from East Orange, NJ?

The driving distance from Florham Park, NJ to East Orange, NJ is about 15.8 miles (25.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 9.7 miles (15.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 53m 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
15.83 mi
00h 26m
Flight
9.7 mi
15.61 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
9.7 mi
Kilometers
15.61 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
15.83 mi
Kilometers
25.47 km
Drive Time
00h 26m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in East Orange
Thu, Apr 16, 1:41 AM EDT
Return by in Florham Park
Thu, Apr 16, 2:08 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Florham Park
2026-04-16T01:14
Arrive East Orange
Thu, Apr 16, 1:41 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:27 AM to 7:27 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:36 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Florham Park
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
Roseland
NJ

Town in New Jersey

From Florham Park
7.5 mi
00h 13m
To East Orange
8.4 mi
00h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
89°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
Destination
88°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Florham Park and East Orange.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    33 m · 10 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Hanover Road

    41 m · 6 sec · Hanover Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Columbia Turnpike

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Columbia Turnpike

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Eisenhower Parkway

    4 mi · 6 min · Eisenhower Parkway

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 280 East

    1314 ft · 33 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Essex Freeway

    6.9 mi · 9 min · Essex Freeway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward Harrison Street, Clinton Street, East Orange

    1647 ft · 46 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left onto South Harrison Street

    1255 ft · 31 sec · South Harrison Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Washington Street

    1019 ft · 23 sec · Washington Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Glenwood Avenue

    647 ft · 21 sec · Glenwood Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Park Avenue

    1.1 km · 1 min · Park Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn left onto North Arlington Avenue

    758 ft · 30 sec · North Arlington Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn sharp right onto Parkway Drive

    619 ft · 12 sec · Parkway Drive

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Parkway Drive

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Florham Park 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
14 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
88.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Essex Freeway
6.93 mi · 44%
Eisenhower Parkway
3.98 mi · 25%
Columbia Turnpike
1.85 mi · 12%
Park Avenue
0.7 mi · 4%
Harrison Street
0.31 mi · 2%
I 280 East
0.25 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Essex Freeway

Merge slight left onto Essex Freeway

6.93 mi · 00h 09m

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 26m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.1 mi
9.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Roseland
00h 13m from Florham Park
Leave By
7:36 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Florham Park and Partly Sunny near East Orange.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Florham Park to East Orange?

The road trip is about 15.8 miles (25.5 km) and usually takes 00h 26m 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 7.5 miles from Florham Park and 8.4 miles from East Orange.

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

The direct path is about 9.7 miles (15.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.1 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:36 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.29 one way or $4.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Florham Park and Partly Sunny near East Orange.

Stop Ideas Near Roseland

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

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

RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

14 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

16 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

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

Metropark station

28 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Florham Park and East Orange. Straight-line distance: 9.7 mi (15.61 km).

Florham Park

#1 Florham Park

Borough in Morris County, New Jersey

Population11,824
Coordinates40.7878800, -74.3882100
Altitude67
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: (-74.388055, 40.788003)
End: Parkway Drive (-74.20477, 40.767325)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 25 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.56 gal
2.11 L · about $2.29
Round trip
$4.58
1.12 gal · 4.22 L
Estimated CO2
5 kg one way
Round trip: 10 kg / 22 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $2.29 $4.58
Mid-grade $4.60 $2.58 $5.15
Premium $4.95 $2.77 $5.55
Diesel $5.98 $3.35 $6.70

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Florham Park and East Orange. The current time is 01:14:51.

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.