How far is Glen Rock, NJ from East Orange, NJ?
The driving distance from Glen Rock, NJ to East Orange, NJ is about 19.1 miles (30.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 14 miles (22.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 52m 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 26m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The most populous city in Passaic County, New Jersey.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Glen Rock and East Orange.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Glen Rock and East Orange.
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Start on the route
136 m · 36 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Glen Avenue
1684 ft · 1 min · Glen Avenue
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Turn right onto Maple Avenue
1.6 mi · 4 min · Maple Avenue
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Turn slight right onto 1st Avenue
904 ft · 16 sec · 1st Avenue
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Turn left onto River Street
112 m · 6 sec · River Street
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Keep slight right to continue on River Street
1.8 mi · 3 min · River Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street
71 m · 7 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Memorial Drive
125 m · 15 sec · Memorial Drive
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Turn left onto West Broadway
556 ft · 12 sec · West Broadway
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Turn right onto Main Street
1613 ft · 37 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Ward Street
121 m · 9 sec · Ward Street
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Continue on Oliver Street
942 ft · 18 sec · Oliver Street
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Turn slight left
2 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight left toward GSP South
2756 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway
7.6 mi · 10 min · Garden State Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward East Orange
1042 ft · 36 sec
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Turn straight onto Parkway Drive
2741 ft · 59 sec · Parkway Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Parkway Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Glen Rock and East Orange.
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.
Garden State Parkway
Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway
7.57 mi · 00h 10m
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 Glen Rock and Mostly Sunny near East Orange.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Glen Rock to East Orange?
The road trip is about 19.1 miles (30.8 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?
Clifton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.8 miles from Glen Rock and 11.3 miles from East Orange.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 14 miles (22.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.1 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 7:38 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.78 one way or $5.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Glen Rock and Mostly Sunny near East Orange.
Stop Ideas Near Clifton
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 Clifton.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Glen Rock and East Orange. Straight-line distance: 14.02 mi (22.57 km).
#1 Glen Rock
Borough in Bergen County, New Jersey
| Population | 11,655 |
| Coordinates | 40.9628800, -74.1329200 |
| Altitude | 26 |
| Country | United States |
#2 East Orange
The most populous city in Essex County, New Jersey.
| Population | 64,630 |
| Coordinates | 40.7673200, -74.2048700 |
| Altitude | 48 |
| Country | United States |
End: Parkway Drive (-74.20477, 40.767325)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 31 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.09 | $2.78 | $5.56 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $3.13 | $6.25 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $3.37 | $6.74 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $4.07 | $8.13 |
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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