How far is Pleasantville, NJ from East Orange, NJ?

The driving distance from Pleasantville, NJ to East Orange, NJ is about 115.5 miles (185.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 96.7 miles (155.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 57m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
115.44 mi
01h 58m
Flight
96.66 mi
155.56 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
96.66 mi
Kilometers
155.56 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
115.44 mi
Kilometers
185.78 km
Drive Time
01h 58m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in East Orange
Sat, Apr 18, 2:52 AM EDT
Return by in Pleasantville
Sat, Apr 18, 4:51 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pleasantville
2026-04-18T00:54
Arrive East Orange
Sat, Apr 18, 2:52 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:59 AM to 11:59 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:32 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Pleasantville
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Brick
NJ

A township in Ocean County, New Jersey.

From Pleasantville
57 mi
00h 59m
To East Orange
58.5 mi
00h 59m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
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 Pleasantville and East Orange.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Pleasantville and East Orange.

  1. 1

    Start on Black Horse Pike East

    84 m · 6 sec · Black Horse Pike East

  2. 2

    Continue on East Verona Avenue

    704 ft · 23 sec · East Verona Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto South Franklin Boulevard

    765 ft · 25 sec · South Franklin Boulevard

  4. 4

    Turn left onto East Washington Avenue

    844 ft · 28 sec · East Washington Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    1.9 mi · 3 min · North Main Street

  6. 6

    Continue on South Shore Road

    1 km · 1 min · South Shore Road

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Absecon Boulevard

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Absecon Boulevard

  8. 8

    Continue on East White Horse Pike

    1.2 mi · 2 min · East White Horse Pike

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward GSP Toll North: Garden State Parkway North

    1556 ft · 38 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

    13.1 mi · 15 min · Garden State Parkway

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Garden State Parkway

    50.2 mi · 59 min · Garden State Parkway

  12. 12

    Keep slight left

    2399 ft · 31 sec

  13. 13

    Continue on Garden State Parkway

    41.4 mi · 53 min · Garden State Parkway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 510

    961 ft · 24 sec

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto Eastern Parkway

    158 m · 18 sec · Eastern Parkway

  16. 16

    Continue on Speedway Avenue

    1320 ft · 36 sec · Speedway Avenue

  17. 17

    At the end of the road, turn left onto South Orange Avenue

    156 m · 11 sec · South Orange Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn slight right onto Maybaum Avenue

    2900 ft · 1 min · Maybaum Avenue

  19. 19

    Continue on Birchwood Avenue

    110 m · 9 sec · Birchwood Avenue

  20. 20

    Continue on South Oraton Parkway

    715 ft · 14 sec · South Oraton Parkway

  21. 21

    Keep slight left to continue on South Oraton Parkway

    1.4 km · 2 min · South Oraton Parkway

  22. 22

    Keep slight left to continue on Parkway Drive

    1243 ft · 34 sec · Parkway Drive

  23. 23

    Turn sharp left onto North Arlington Avenue

    105 m · 12 sec · North Arlington Avenue

  24. 24

    Turn slight left onto Parkway Drive

    619 ft · 12 sec · Parkway Drive

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Parkway Drive

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Pleasantville 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
25 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Garden State Parkway
105 mi · 91%
North Main Street
1.88 mi · 2%
Absecon Boulevard
1.5 mi · 1%
East White Horse Pike
1.23 mi · 1%
South Oraton Parkway
1 mi · 1%
South Shore Road
0.63 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Garden State Parkway

Keep slight left to continue on Garden State Parkway

50.2 mi · 00h 59m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 58m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.8 mi
96.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Brick
00h 59m from Pleasantville
Leave By
2:32 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Pleasantville 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 Pleasantville to East Orange?

The road trip is about 115.5 miles (185.8 km) and usually takes 01h 58m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Brick is a useful midpoint, sitting about 57 miles from Pleasantville and 58.5 miles from East Orange.

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

The direct path is about 96.7 miles (155.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:32 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.63 one way or $33.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Pleasantville and Partly Sunny near East Orange.

Stop Ideas Near Brick

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Brick, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Princeton Junction station

50 mi away
2 Wallace Road
RAIL

Trenton Transit Center

55 mi away
72 South Clinton Avenue
RAIL

New Brunswick station

55 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Metropark station

59 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pleasantville and East Orange. Straight-line distance: 96.66 mi (155.56 km).

Pleasantville

#1 Pleasantville

City in Atlantic County, New Jersey

Population20,060
Coordinates39.3898400, -74.5240400
Altitude6
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: US 40 (-74.524022, 39.389865)
End: Parkway Drive (-74.20477, 40.767325)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 186 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.07 gal
15.42 L · about $16.63
Round trip
$33.26
8.14 gal · 30.84 L
Estimated CO2
36.2 kg one way
Round trip: 72.3 kg / 159 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $16.63 $33.26
Mid-grade $4.60 $18.72 $37.44
Premium $4.95 $20.16 $40.33
Diesel $5.98 $24.34 $48.68

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 Pleasantville and East Orange. The current time is 00:54:07.

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.