How far is Palisades Park, NJ from East Orange, NJ?
The driving distance from Palisades Park, NJ to East Orange, NJ is about 21.2 miles (34.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 12.2 miles (19.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 52m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Borough in Bergen County, New Jersey
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Palisades Park and East Orange.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Palisades Park and East Orange.
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Start on Broad Avenue
2121 ft · 49 sec · Broad Avenue
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Turn right onto West Columbia Avenue
113 m · 6 sec · West Columbia Avenue
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Take the ramp slight left toward US 46 West
125 m · 11 sec
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Merge slight left
2103 ft · 36 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South, I 80 West: NJ Turnpike, Teaneck Road
1346 ft · 33 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 95 South, I 80 West: NJ Turnpike
104 m · 8 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 95 South, NJTP South: Newark
1.5 km · 2 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 95 South, NJTP South: Trenton
3186 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur
2 mi · 3 min · New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur
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Take the exit slight left
2790 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight right onto New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur
4.6 mi · 6 min · New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur
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Take the exit slight right toward I 280: Newark, Kearny
1903 ft · 32 sec
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Continue on Essex Freeway
3.4 mi · 5 min · Essex Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Clifton Avenue
802 ft · 25 sec
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Turn right onto Clifton Avenue
2433 ft · 1 min · Clifton Avenue
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Turn left onto Park Avenue
1.7 mi · 3 min · Park Avenue
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Turn right onto North Arlington Avenue
758 ft · 30 sec · North Arlington Avenue
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Turn sharp right 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 Palisades Park 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.
New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur
Merge slight right onto New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur
4.59 mi · 00h 06m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Palisades Park 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 Palisades Park to East Orange?
The road trip is about 21.2 miles (34.1 km) and usually takes 00h 26m 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?
North Arlington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.1 miles from Palisades Park and 13 miles from East Orange.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 12.2 miles (19.6 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 7:38 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.06 one way or $6.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Palisades Park and Partly Sunny near East Orange.
Stop Ideas Near North Arlington
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to North Arlington.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Palisades Park and East Orange. Straight-line distance: 12.19 mi (19.62 km).
#1 Palisades Park
A borough which locates in Bergen County, New Jersey
| Population | 20,942 |
| Coordinates | 40.8481600, -73.9976400 |
| Altitude | 29 |
| 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: 34 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 15m |
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 | $3.06 | $6.13 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $3.45 | $6.90 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $3.72 | $7.43 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $4.49 | $8.97 |
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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