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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
21.16 mi
00h 26m
Flight
12.19 mi
19.62 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
12.19 mi
Kilometers
19.62 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
21.16 mi
Kilometers
34.06 km
Drive Time
00h 26m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in East Orange
Sat, Apr 18, 8:12 AM EDT
Return by in Palisades Park
Sat, Apr 18, 8:38 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Palisades Park
2026-04-18T07:46
Arrive East Orange
Sat, Apr 18, 8:12 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:26 AM to 7:26 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:38 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Palisades Park
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
North Arlington
NJ

Borough in Bergen County, New Jersey

From Palisades Park
8.1 mi
00h 13m
To East Orange
13 mi
00h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 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 Palisades Park and East Orange.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Palisades Park and East Orange.

  1. 1

    Start on Broad Avenue

    2121 ft · 49 sec · Broad Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West Columbia Avenue

    113 m · 6 sec · West Columbia Avenue

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight left toward US 46 West

    125 m · 11 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    2103 ft · 36 sec

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South, I 80 West: NJ Turnpike, Teaneck Road

    1346 ft · 33 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 South, I 80 West: NJ Turnpike

    104 m · 8 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 South, NJTP South: Newark

    1.5 km · 2 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 95 South, NJTP South: Trenton

    3186 ft · 50 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur

    2 mi · 3 min · New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight left

    2790 ft · 43 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight right onto New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur

    4.6 mi · 6 min · New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur

  12. 12

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

    1903 ft · 32 sec

  13. 13

    Continue on Essex Freeway

    3.4 mi · 5 min · Essex Freeway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward Clifton Avenue

    802 ft · 25 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Clifton Avenue

    2433 ft · 1 min · Clifton Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Park Avenue

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Park Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn right onto North Arlington Avenue

    758 ft · 30 sec · North Arlington Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn sharp right onto Parkway Drive

    619 ft · 12 sec · Parkway Drive

  19. 19

    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.

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
19 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
89.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur
7.14 mi · 34%
Essex Freeway
3.41 mi · 16%
I 95 South
1.85 mi · 9%
Park Avenue
1.73 mi · 8%
Clifton Avenue
0.61 mi · 3%
US 46 West
0.48 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 26m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9 mi
12.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
North Arlington
00h 13m from Palisades Park
Leave By
7:38 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around North Arlington and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Parking Lot
Scenic stop 5.2 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 6.7 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 5.1 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 6.8 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 North Arlington.

RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

7 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

10 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

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

Yonkers station

25 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.

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).

Palisades Park

#1 Palisades Park

A borough which locates in Bergen County, New Jersey

Population20,942
Coordinates40.8481600, -73.9976400
Altitude29
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: Broad Avenue (-73.997692, 40.848181)
End: Parkway Drive (-74.20477, 40.767325)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 34 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
0.75 gal
2.83 L · about $3.06
Round trip
$6.13
1.5 gal · 5.66 L
Estimated CO2
6.7 kg one way
Round trip: 13.3 kg / 29 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in New Jersey · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Palisades Park and East Orange. The current time is 07:46:01.

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.