How far is Mount Olive, NJ from East Orange, NJ?

The driving distance from Mount Olive, NJ to East Orange, NJ is about 36.8 miles (59.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 28.2 miles (45.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 30m 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
36.79 mi
00h 45m
Flight
28.22 mi
45.42 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
28.22 mi
Kilometers
45.42 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
36.79 mi
Kilometers
59.2 km
Drive Time
00h 45m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in East Orange
Sat, May 30, 5:13 AM EDT
Return by in Mount Olive
Sat, May 30, 5:58 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mount Olive
2026-05-30T04:27
Arrive East Orange
Sat, May 30, 5:13 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:45 AM to 7:45 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:00 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Mount Olive
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
Denville
NJ

Township in Morris County, New Jersey

From Mount Olive
17.9 mi
00h 22m
To East Orange
18.9 mi
00h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NW
Destination
70°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
13 to 17 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Mount Olive and East Orange.

  1. 1

    Start on Mount Olive Road

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Mount Olive Road

  2. 2

    Continue on Mount Olive Road

    1953 ft · 53 sec · Mount Olive Road

  3. 3

    Turn right

    1.7 mi · 3 min

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    153 m · 10 sec

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 80 East: New York City, Denville

    2520 ft · 33 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Christopher Columbus Highway

    19.1 mi · 22 min · Christopher Columbus Highway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight left toward I 280 East: The Oranges, Newark

    1.1 km · 50 sec

  8. 8

    Continue on Essex Freeway

    10.3 mi · 13 min · Essex Freeway

  9. 9

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

    1647 ft · 46 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto South Harrison Street

    1255 ft · 31 sec · South Harrison Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Washington Street

    1019 ft · 23 sec · Washington Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Glenwood Avenue

    647 ft · 21 sec · Glenwood Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Park Avenue

    1.1 km · 1 min · Park Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn left onto North Arlington Avenue

    758 ft · 30 sec · North Arlington Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn sharp right onto Parkway Drive

    619 ft · 12 sec · Parkway Drive

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Parkway Drive

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Mount Olive and East Orange.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
16 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
43.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Christopher Columbus Highway
19.1 mi · 52%
Essex Freeway
10.3 mi · 28%
Mount Olive Road
1.68 mi · 5%
I 280 East
0.71 mi · 2%
Park Avenue
0.7 mi · 2%
I 80 East
0.48 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Christopher Columbus Highway

Merge slight left onto Christopher Columbus Highway

19.1 mi · 00h 22m

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 45m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.6 mi
28.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Denville
00h 22m from Mount Olive
Leave By
7:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Mount Olive 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 Mount Olive to East Orange?

The road trip is about 36.8 miles (59.2 km) and usually takes 00h 45m 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?

Denville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.9 miles from Mount Olive and 18.9 miles from East Orange.

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

The direct path is about 28.2 miles (45.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.6 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 7:00 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.31 one way or $10.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Mount Olive and Mostly Sunny near East Orange.

Stop Ideas Near Denville

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Denville and the surrounding midpoint area.
West Orange Town Hall
Scenic stop 13.7 mi away

West Orange Town Hall

West Orange , NJ
66 Main St, West Orange, NJ 07052
Rating 4.1/5 16 reviews Park
Orange Township City Hall
Meeting point 14.3 mi away

Orange Township City Hall

Denville
29 N Day St, City of Orange, NJ 07050
Rating 3.6/5 19 reviews City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Denville.

RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

32 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

32 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

Metropark station

38 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

44 mi away
8th Ave 31st Street / 8th Ave 33rd Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mount Olive and East Orange. Straight-line distance: 28.22 mi (45.42 km).

Mount Olive

#1 Mount Olive

Township of New Jersey

Population28,815
Coordinates40.8514900, -74.7329400
Altitude314
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: Mount Olive Road (-74.732952, 40.851486)
End: Parkway Drive (-74.20477, 40.767325)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 59 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.3 gal
4.91 L · about $5.31
Round trip
$10.62
2.6 gal · 9.82 L
Estimated CO2
11.6 kg one way
Round trip: 23.1 kg / 51 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $5.31 $10.62
Mid-grade $4.60 $5.98 $11.96
Premium $4.95 $6.44 $12.88
Diesel $5.98 $7.77 $15.55

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 · May 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Mount Olive and East Orange. The current time is 04:27:45.

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.