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

The driving distance from Robertsville, NJ to East Orange, NJ is about 34.4 miles (55.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 29.4 miles (47.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 33m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
34.37 mi
00h 46m
Flight
29.42 mi
47.35 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
29.42 mi
Kilometers
47.35 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
34.37 mi
Kilometers
55.32 km
Drive Time
00h 46m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in East Orange
Sun, Nov 8, 11:20 AM EST
Return by in Robertsville
Sun, Nov 8, 12:07 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Robertsville
2026-11-08T10:33
Arrive East Orange
Sun, Nov 8, 11:20 AM EST
Route Timing
00h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:47 AM to 10:47 AM EST

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

Leave by
4:56 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Robertsville
9:30 PM EST
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
Menlo Park
NJ

Township in Middlesex County, New Jersey, United States

From Robertsville
16.8 mi
00h 23m
To East Orange
17.6 mi
00h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
42°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 3:00 AM EST
Wind
5 to 10 mph W
Destination
45°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 2:00 AM EST
Wind
15 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Robertsville and East Orange.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Tennent Road

    891 ft · 22 sec · Tennent Road

  2. 2

    Turn right

    146 m · 8 sec

  3. 3

    Turn straight

    1105 ft · 26 sec

  4. 4

    Take the ramp sharp left toward NJ 18 North: New Brunswick

    1408 ft · 35 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward US 9 North: The Amboys, New York

    1635 ft · 40 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto US Highway 9

    7 mi · 10 min · US Highway 9

  8. 8

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

    2060 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

    20.9 mi · 29 min · Garden State Parkway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 510

    961 ft · 24 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto Eastern Parkway

    158 m · 18 sec · Eastern Parkway

  12. 12

    Continue on Speedway Avenue

    1320 ft · 36 sec · Speedway Avenue

  13. 13

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

    156 m · 11 sec · South Orange Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn slight right onto Maybaum Avenue

    2900 ft · 1 min · Maybaum Avenue

  15. 15

    Continue on Birchwood Avenue

    110 m · 9 sec · Birchwood Avenue

  16. 16

    Continue on South Oraton Parkway

    715 ft · 14 sec · South Oraton Parkway

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on South Oraton Parkway

    1.4 km · 2 min · South Oraton Parkway

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on Parkway Drive

    1243 ft · 34 sec · Parkway Drive

  19. 19

    Turn sharp left onto North Arlington Avenue

    105 m · 12 sec · North Arlington Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn slight left onto Parkway Drive

    619 ft · 12 sec · Parkway Drive

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Parkway Drive

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Robertsville 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
21 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
61 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Garden State Parkway
20.9 mi · 61%
US Highway 9
7.01 mi · 20%
NJ 18 North
1.86 mi · 5%
South Oraton Parkway
1 mi · 3%
Maybaum Avenue
0.55 mi · 2%
GSP North
0.39 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Garden State Parkway

Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

20.9 mi · 00h 29m

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
00h 46m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5 mi
29.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Menlo Park
00h 23m from Robertsville
Leave By
4:56 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Cloudy leaving Robertsville and 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 Robertsville to East Orange?

The road trip is about 34.4 miles (55.3 km) and usually takes 00h 46m 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?

Menlo Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.8 miles from Robertsville and 17.6 miles from East Orange.

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

The direct path is about 29.4 miles (47.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 5 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:56 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.93 one way or $9.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Menlo Park

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Menlo Park, 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 Menlo Park.

RAIL

Metropark station

1 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

New Brunswick station

12 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

20 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

24 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Robertsville and East Orange. Straight-line distance: 29.42 mi (47.35 km).

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#1 Robertsville

Robertsville is a place in New Jersey, United States.

Population0
Coordinates40.3462200, -74.2879200
Altitude41
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: Tennent Road (-74.288002, 40.346258)
End: Parkway Drive (-74.20477, 40.767325)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 55 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.21 gal
4.59 L · about $4.93
Round trip
$9.87
2.42 gal · 9.18 L
Estimated CO2
10.8 kg one way
Round trip: 21.5 kg / 47 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.08 $4.93 $9.87
Mid-grade $4.71 $5.70 $11.40
Premium $5.02 $6.08 $12.16
Diesel $6.31 $7.64 $15.28

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 · Nov 07, 2026

There is no time difference between Robertsville and East Orange. The current time is 10:33:26.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.