How far is Maple Shade, NJ from East Orange, NJ?
The driving distance from Maple Shade, NJ to East Orange, NJ is about 79.3 miles (127.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 69.9 miles (112.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 52m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 26m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Township of New Jersey
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Maple Shade and East Orange.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Maple Shade and East Orange.
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Start on South Holly Avenue
24 m · 4 sec · South Holly Avenue
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Turn left onto South Fellowship Road
2169 ft · 1 min · South Fellowship Road
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Turn right
3116 ft · 53 sec
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Continue straight
3196 ft · 57 sec
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Continue straight
1 km · 47 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward NJTP: New Jersey Turnpike
2639 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on NJTP North: New York
2795 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike
14.6 mi · 17 min · New Jersey Turnpike
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Keep slight left to continue on New Jersey Turnpike
41.4 mi · 48 min · New Jersey Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward GSP, US 9: Garden State Parkway, Woodbridge
2531 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on GSP North: Garden State Parkway
1.2 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway
15.5 mi · 22 min · Garden State Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 510
961 ft · 24 sec
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Turn straight onto Eastern Parkway
158 m · 18 sec · Eastern Parkway
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Continue on Speedway Avenue
1320 ft · 36 sec · Speedway Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto South Orange Avenue
156 m · 11 sec · South Orange Avenue
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Turn slight right onto Maybaum Avenue
2900 ft · 1 min · Maybaum Avenue
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Continue on Birchwood Avenue
110 m · 9 sec · Birchwood Avenue
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Continue on South Oraton Parkway
715 ft · 14 sec · South Oraton Parkway
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Keep slight left to continue on South Oraton Parkway
1.4 km · 2 min · South Oraton Parkway
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Keep slight left to continue on Parkway Drive
1243 ft · 34 sec · Parkway Drive
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Turn sharp left onto North Arlington Avenue
105 m · 12 sec · North Arlington Avenue
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Turn slight left onto Parkway Drive
619 ft · 12 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 Maple Shade and East Orange.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
New Jersey Turnpike
Keep slight left to continue on New Jersey Turnpike
41.4 mi · 00h 48m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Maple Shade and Sunny near East Orange.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Maple Shade to East Orange?
The road trip is about 79.3 miles (127.6 km) and usually takes 01h 26m 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?
Cranbury is a useful midpoint, sitting about 39.3 miles from Maple Shade and 40 miles from East Orange.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 69.9 miles (112.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.4 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 3:38 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.44 one way or $22.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Maple Shade and Sunny near East Orange.
Stop Ideas Near Cranbury
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Cranbury.
Princeton Junction station
New Brunswick station
Trenton Transit Center
Metropark station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Maple Shade and East Orange. Straight-line distance: 69.91 mi (112.51 km).
#1 Maple Shade
Human settlement in Hamilton Township, New Jersey, United States of America
| Population | 18,463 |
| Coordinates | 39.9526100, -74.9923900 |
| Altitude | 17 |
| 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: 128 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 58m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 59m |
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 | $11.44 | $22.88 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $12.88 | $25.75 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $13.87 | $27.74 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $16.74 | $33.49 |
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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