How far is Ramsey, NJ from East Orange, NJ?
The driving distance from Ramsey, NJ to East Orange, NJ is about 25.4 miles (40.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 20.3 miles (32.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 01m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 30m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The third most populous city in New Jersey.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Ramsey and East Orange.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ramsey and East Orange.
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Start on East Main Street
1476 ft · 41 sec · East Main Street
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Continue on Wyckoff Avenue
3 mi · 4 min · Wyckoff Avenue
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Continue on Wyckoff Avenue
1.4 mi · 2 min · Wyckoff Avenue
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Turn right onto Russell Avenue
2885 ft · 58 sec · Russell Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right
124 m · 11 sec
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Continue straight
156 m · 14 sec
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Merge slight left
2.3 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Goffle Road, Hawthorne, Paterson
1090 ft · 30 sec
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Turn slight right onto Goffle Road
2.4 mi · 4 min · Goffle Road
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Continue on East Main Street
2595 ft · 46 sec · East Main Street
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Continue on Holsman Street
1343 ft · 34 sec · Holsman Street
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Continue on Presidential Boulevard
963 ft · 35 sec · Presidential Boulevard
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Turn left onto Main Street
799 ft · 23 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Memorial Drive
125 m · 15 sec · Memorial Drive
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Turn left onto West Broadway
556 ft · 12 sec · West Broadway
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Turn right onto Main Street
1613 ft · 37 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Ward Street
121 m · 9 sec · Ward Street
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Continue on Oliver Street
942 ft · 18 sec · Oliver Street
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Turn slight left
2 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight left toward GSP South
2756 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway
7.6 mi · 10 min · Garden State Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward East Orange
1042 ft · 36 sec
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Turn straight onto Parkway Drive
2741 ft · 59 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 Ramsey 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
7.57 mi · 00h 10m
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Ramsey and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy near East Orange.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Ramsey to East Orange?
The road trip is about 25.4 miles (40.8 km) and usually takes 00h 30m 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?
Paterson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.4 miles from Ramsey and 13.9 miles from East Orange.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 20.3 miles (32.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.1 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 7:28 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.68 one way or $7.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Ramsey and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy near East Orange.
Stop Ideas Near Paterson
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 Paterson.
Pennsylvania Station
Yonkers station
Newark Liberty International Airport
Pennsylvania Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ramsey and East Orange. Straight-line distance: 20.31 mi (32.69 km).
#1 Ramsey
Borough in Bergen County, New Jersey, United States
| Population | 14,811 |
| Coordinates | 41.0573200, -74.1409800 |
| Altitude | 104 |
| 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: 41 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 18m |
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 | $3.68 | $7.35 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $4.14 | $8.28 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $4.46 | $8.92 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $5.38 | $10.76 |
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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