How far is Princeton, NJ from East Orange, NJ?
The driving distance from Princeton, NJ to East Orange, NJ is about 43.9 miles (70.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 04m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 37.5 miles (60.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 09m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 01h 04m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Borough in New Jersey, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Princeton and East Orange.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Princeton and East Orange.
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Start on Nassau Street
714 ft · 27 sec · Nassau Street
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Turn right onto Washington Road
1.6 mi · 4 min · Washington Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 4 toward Washington Road
106 m · 11 sec · Brunswick Pike
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Exit the rotary onto Brunswick Pike
12.9 mi · 18 min · Brunswick Pike
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Keep slight left
603 ft · 9 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Newark|Newark, Camden, New Brunswick|Newark, Camden, New Brunswick
154 m · 8 sec
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Keep slight left
112 m · 6 sec
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Keep slight left
2.7 mi · 4 min
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Continue straight
1.6 km · 1 min
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Continue straight
969 ft · 17 sec
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Continue straight
1162 ft · 20 sec
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Continue straight
5.9 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit slight right toward GSP Toll North: Garden State Parkway
2305 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway
14.9 mi · 21 min · Garden State Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 510
961 ft · 24 sec
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Turn straight onto Eastern Parkway
158 m · 18 sec · Eastern Parkway
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Continue on Speedway Avenue
1320 ft · 36 sec · Speedway Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto South Orange Avenue
156 m · 11 sec · South Orange Avenue
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Turn slight right onto Maybaum Avenue
2900 ft · 1 min · Maybaum Avenue
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Continue on Birchwood Avenue
110 m · 9 sec · Birchwood Avenue
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Continue on South Oraton Parkway
715 ft · 14 sec · South Oraton Parkway
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Keep slight left to continue on South Oraton Parkway
1.4 km · 2 min · South Oraton Parkway
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Keep slight left to continue on Parkway Drive
1243 ft · 34 sec · Parkway Drive
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Turn sharp left onto North Arlington Avenue
105 m · 12 sec · North Arlington Avenue
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Turn slight left 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 Princeton 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.
Garden State Parkway
Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway
14.9 mi · 00h 21m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Rain Likely then Chance Rain Showers leaving Princeton and Rain near East Orange.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Princeton to East Orange?
The road trip is about 43.9 miles (70.6 km) and usually takes 01h 04m 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?
Metuchen is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.5 miles from Princeton and 22.4 miles from East Orange.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 37.5 miles (60.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.4 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 4:20 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.33 one way or $12.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Likely then Chance Rain Showers around Princeton and Rain near East Orange.
Stop Ideas Near Metuchen
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Metuchen.
Metropark station
New Brunswick station
Newark Liberty International Airport
Pennsylvania Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Princeton and East Orange. Straight-line distance: 37.48 mi (60.32 km).
#1 Princeton
Private Ivy League research university in Princeton, New Jersey, United States
| Population | 30,879 |
| Coordinates | 40.3487200, -74.6590500 |
| Altitude | 62 |
| 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: 71 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 32m |
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 | $6.33 | $12.67 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $7.13 | $14.26 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $7.68 | $15.36 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $9.27 | $18.54 |
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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