How far is North Bergen, NJ from East Orange, NJ?

The driving distance from North Bergen, NJ to East Orange, NJ is about 19.4 miles (31.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 10.4 miles (16.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 03m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
19.44 mi
00h 31m
Flight
10.4 mi
16.74 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
10.4 mi
Kilometers
16.74 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
19.44 mi
Kilometers
31.29 km
Drive Time
00h 31m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in East Orange
Sat, Apr 18, 11:53 PM EDT
Return by in North Bergen
Sun, Apr 19, 12:24 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave North Bergen
2026-04-18T23:21
Arrive East Orange
Sat, Apr 18, 11:53 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:32 AM to 7:32 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:26 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in North Bergen
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
Jersey City
NJ

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

From North Bergen
7.2 mi
00h 15m
To East Orange
12.2 mi
00h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph E
Destination
68°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between North Bergen and East Orange.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between North Bergen and East Orange.

  1. 1

    Start on 79th Street

    70 m · 14 sec · 79th Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto John F. Kennedy Boulevard

    620 ft · 14 sec · John F. Kennedy Boulevard

  3. 3

    Turn right onto 76th Street

    1825 ft · 54 sec · 76th Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Tonnelle Avenue

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Tonnelle Avenue

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right

    123 m · 12 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    1564 ft · 19 sec

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95, NJTP

    898 ft · 22 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    1564 ft · 27 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 South: Newark

    1 km · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike

    3.3 mi · 5 min · New Jersey Turnpike

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 280 West: Newark, Kearny

    1.1 km · 1 min

  12. 12

    Continue on Essex Freeway

    3.4 mi · 5 min · Essex Freeway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Clifton Avenue

    802 ft · 25 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Clifton Avenue

    2433 ft · 1 min · Clifton Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Park Avenue

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Park Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn right onto North Arlington Avenue

    758 ft · 30 sec · North Arlington Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn sharp right onto Parkway Drive

    619 ft · 12 sec · Parkway Drive

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Parkway Drive

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between North Bergen and East 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
18 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
92.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Essex Freeway
3.41 mi · 18%
New Jersey Turnpike
3.3 mi · 17%
Tonnelle Avenue
2.79 mi · 14%
Park Avenue
1.73 mi · 9%
I 280 West
0.69 mi · 4%
I 95 South
0.64 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Essex Freeway

Continue on Essex Freeway

3.41 mi · 00h 05m

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 31m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9 mi
10.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Jersey City
00h 15m from North Bergen
Leave By
7:26 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving North Bergen and Partly Sunny near East Orange.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from North Bergen to East Orange?

The road trip is about 19.4 miles (31.3 km) and usually takes 00h 31m 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?

Jersey City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.2 miles from North Bergen and 12.2 miles from East Orange.

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

The direct path is about 10.4 miles (16.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 9 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 7:26 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.82 one way or $5.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around North Bergen and Partly Sunny near East Orange.

Stop Ideas Near Jersey City

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 Jersey City and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Parking Lot
Scenic stop 4.1 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 6 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 4.1 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 6 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 Jersey City.

RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

7 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

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

Newark Liberty International Airport

10 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Yonkers station

27 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between North Bergen and East Orange. Straight-line distance: 10.4 mi (16.74 km).

North Bergen

#1 North Bergen

Township in Hudson County, New Jersey

Population59,859
Coordinates40.8042700, -74.0120800
Altitude64
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: 79th Street (-74.012269, 40.804038)
End: Parkway Drive (-74.20477, 40.767325)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 31 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 23m
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.

One-way fuel
0.69 gal
2.6 L · about $2.82
Round trip
$5.64
1.38 gal · 5.2 L
Estimated CO2
6.1 kg one way
Round trip: 12.3 kg / 27 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $2.82 $5.64
Mid-grade $4.60 $3.17 $6.35
Premium $4.95 $3.42 $6.84
Diesel $5.98 $4.13 $8.25

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between North Bergen and East Orange. The current time is 23:21:20.

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.