How far is Mercerville, NJ from East Orange, NJ?
The driving distance from Mercerville, NJ to East Orange, NJ is about 55.6 miles (89.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 08m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 44.6 miles (71.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 16m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 08m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township in New Jersey, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Mercerville and East Orange.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mercerville and East Orange.
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Start on Edinburg Road
140 m · 13 sec · Edinburg Road
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Continue on Nottingham Way
669 ft · 19 sec · Nottingham Way
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Turn right onto East State Street
1.1 km · 1 min · East State Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 295 North
1282 ft · 17 sec
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Merge slight left
2.3 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 1: New Brunswick, Trenton
1116 ft · 15 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 1 North: New Brunswick
2872 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Brunswick Pike
17.1 mi · 24 min · Brunswick Pike
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Keep slight left
603 ft · 9 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Newark|Newark, Camden, New Brunswick|Newark, Camden, New Brunswick
154 m · 8 sec
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Keep slight left
112 m · 6 sec
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Keep slight left
2.7 mi · 4 min
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Continue straight
1.6 km · 1 min
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Continue straight
969 ft · 17 sec
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Continue straight
1162 ft · 20 sec
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Continue straight
5.9 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit slight right toward GSP Toll North: Garden State Parkway
2305 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway
14.9 mi · 21 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 Mercerville 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.
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.
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.
Partly Cloudy leaving Mercerville and Mostly Cloudy near East Orange.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Mercerville to East Orange?
The road trip is about 55.6 miles (89.5 km) and usually takes 01h 08m 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?
Piscataway is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.7 miles from Mercerville and 30.8 miles from East Orange.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 44.6 miles (71.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 11 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:14 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.99 one way or $15.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Mercerville and Mostly Cloudy near East Orange.
Stop Ideas Near Piscataway
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 Piscataway.
New Brunswick station
Metropark station
Princeton Junction station
Newark Liberty International Airport
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Mercerville and East Orange. Straight-line distance: 44.53 mi (71.66 km).
#1 Mercerville
Mercerville is a place in New Jersey, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.2370500, -74.6865500 |
| Altitude | 27 |
| 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: 89 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 51m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 41m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.08 | $7.99 | $15.98 |
| Mid-grade | $4.71 | $9.23 | $18.46 |
| Premium | $5.02 | $9.85 | $19.69 |
| Diesel | $6.31 | $12.38 | $24.75 |
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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