How far is Newark, NJ from West Orange, NJ?

The driving distance from Newark, NJ to West Orange, NJ is about 6.4 miles (10.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 5.6 miles (9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 27m 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
6.41 mi
00h 13m
Flight
5.58 mi
8.98 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
5.58 mi
Kilometers
8.98 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
6.41 mi
Kilometers
10.31 km
Drive Time
00h 13m

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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 00h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in West Orange
Thu, Apr 23, 3:50 AM EDT
Return by in Newark
Thu, Apr 23, 4:04 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Newark
2026-04-23T03:36
Arrive West Orange
Thu, Apr 23, 3:50 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:14 AM to 7:14 PM EDT

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

Leave by
8:02 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Newark
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
East Orange
NJ

The most populous city in Essex County, New Jersey.

From Newark
3.2 mi
00h 06m
To West Orange
3.2 mi
00h 06m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph NW
Destination
70°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Newark and West Orange.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Newark and West Orange.

  1. 1

    Start on Market Street

    693 ft · 24 sec · Market Street

  2. 2

    Turn right

    66 m · 8 sec

  3. 3

    Turn straight onto Washington Street

    545 ft · 21 sec · Washington Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Raymond Boulevard

    2703 ft · 56 sec · Raymond Boulevard

  5. 5

    Continue on Lock Street

    1773 ft · 42 sec · Lock Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Nesbitt Street

    653 ft · 25 sec · Nesbitt Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Orange Street

    2121 ft · 49 sec · Orange Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto North 1st Street

    2390 ft · 48 sec · North 1st Street

  9. 9

    Continue on North 4th Street

    120 m · 14 sec · North 4th Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Park Avenue

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Park Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn slight right onto Washington Street

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Washington Street

  12. 12

    Turn slight right onto Main Street

    2268 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  13. 13

    Turn slight left onto Eagle Rock Avenue

    2616 ft · 58 sec · Eagle Rock Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Fairmount Terrace

    24 m · 3 sec · Fairmount Terrace

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Fairmount Terrace

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Newark and West 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
15 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
234.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Park Avenue
2.16 mi · 34%
Washington Street
1.24 mi · 19%
Raymond Boulevard
0.51 mi · 8%
Eagle Rock Avenue
0.5 mi · 8%
North 1st Street
0.45 mi · 7%
Main Street
0.43 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

Park Avenue

Turn left onto Park Avenue

2.16 mi · 00h 04m

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 13m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+0.8 mi
5.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
East Orange
00h 06m from Newark
Leave By
8:02 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Newark and Mostly Sunny near West Orange.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Newark to West Orange?

The road trip is about 6.4 miles (10.3 km) and usually takes 00h 13m 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?

East Orange is a useful midpoint, sitting about 3.2 miles from Newark and 3.2 miles from West Orange.

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

The direct path is about 5.6 miles (9 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.8 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 8:02 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.94 one way or $1.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Newark and Mostly Sunny near West Orange.

Stop Ideas Near East Orange

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 East Orange and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Parking Lot
Scenic stop 9 mi away

City Hall Parking Lot

Jersey City , NJ
280 Grove St, Jersey City, NJ 07302
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews Parking lot
#Artlook New York City Hall Wedding Photographer
Practical stop 11.1 mi away

#Artlook New York City Hall Wedding Photographer

New York , NY
141 Worth St, New York, NY 10013
Rating 5.0/5 13 reviews Photographer,Photography service,Photography studio,Wedding photographer
City Hall Personnel Office
Meeting point 2.8 mi away

City Hall Personnel Office

Newark , NJ
920 Broad St, Newark, NJ 07102
Rating 5.0/5 5 reviews City government office
Diamond City Hall Photography
Nearby stop 11.1 mi away

Diamond City Hall Photography

New York , NY
141 Worth St, New York, NY 10013
Rating 5.0/5 53 reviews Wedding photographer

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to East Orange.

RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

5 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

7 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

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

Metropark station

24 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Newark and West Orange. Straight-line distance: 5.58 mi (8.98 km).

Newark

#1 Newark

The most populous city in New Jersey and the center of the Newark metropolitan area.

Population282,520
Coordinates40.7356600, -74.1723700
Altitude9
CountryUnited States
West Orange

#2 West Orange

Township in Essex County, New Jersey, United States

Population47,473
Coordinates40.7987100, -74.2390400
Altitude135
CountryUnited States
Start: Newark (-74.17237, 40.73566)
End: West Orange (-74.23904, 40.79871)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 10 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.23 gal
0.86 L · about $0.94
Round trip
$1.88
0.46 gal · 1.72 L
Estimated CO2
2 kg one way
Round trip: 4.1 kg / 9 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $0.94 $1.88
Mid-grade $4.60 $1.06 $2.12
Premium $4.95 $1.14 $2.28
Diesel $5.98 $1.38 $2.75

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Newark and West Orange. The current time is 03:36:08.

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.