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

The driving distance from Roselle, NJ to East Orange, NJ is about 12.2 miles (19.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 8.5 miles (13.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 46m 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
12.18 mi
00h 23m
Flight
8.44 mi
13.58 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
8.44 mi
Kilometers
13.58 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
12.18 mi
Kilometers
19.6 km
Drive Time
00h 23m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in East Orange
Thu, May 14, 12:45 AM EDT
Return by in Roselle
Thu, May 14, 1:08 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Roselle
2026-05-14T00:22
Arrive East Orange
Thu, May 14, 12:45 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:23 AM to 7:23 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:44 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Roselle
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Hillside
NJ

Township of New Jersey

From Roselle
5 mi
00h 11m
To East Orange
7.1 mi
00h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Roselle Weather
NJ
Live fallback forecast
69°F
Thursday
Using Linden as the closest live forecast in the Union County weather hub.

Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, May 14 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SW
Destination
67°F
Thursday

Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, May 14 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Walnut Street

    1.1 km · 3 min · Walnut Street

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Westfield Avenue East

    905 ft · 34 sec · Westfield Avenue East

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Chestnut Street

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Chestnut Street

  4. 4

    Keep slight right to continue on Chestnut Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Chestnut Street

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight left toward GSP Toll North

    810 ft · 20 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

    4.5 mi · 6 min · Garden State Parkway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 510

    961 ft · 24 sec

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto Eastern Parkway

    158 m · 18 sec · Eastern Parkway

  9. 9

    Continue on Speedway Avenue

    1320 ft · 36 sec · Speedway Avenue

  10. 10

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

    156 m · 11 sec · South Orange Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn slight right onto Maybaum Avenue

    2900 ft · 1 min · Maybaum Avenue

  12. 12

    Continue on Birchwood Avenue

    110 m · 9 sec · Birchwood Avenue

  13. 13

    Continue on South Oraton Parkway

    715 ft · 14 sec · South Oraton Parkway

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on South Oraton Parkway

    1.4 km · 2 min · South Oraton Parkway

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on Parkway Drive

    1243 ft · 34 sec · Parkway Drive

  16. 16

    Turn sharp left onto North Arlington Avenue

    105 m · 12 sec · North Arlington Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn slight left onto Parkway Drive

    619 ft · 12 sec · Parkway Drive

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Parkway Drive

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Roselle 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
18 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
147.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Garden State Parkway
4.54 mi · 37%
Chestnut Street
1.86 mi · 15%
South Oraton Parkway
1 mi · 8%
Walnut Street
0.69 mi · 6%
Maybaum Avenue
0.55 mi · 5%
Parkway Drive
0.35 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Garden State Parkway

Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

4.54 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 23m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.7 mi
8.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hillside
00h 11m from Roselle
Leave By
7:44 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Roselle and Rain Showers near East Orange.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Roselle to East Orange?

The road trip is about 12.2 miles (19.6 km) and usually takes 00h 23m 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?

Hillside is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5 miles from Roselle and 7.1 miles from East Orange.

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

The direct path is about 8.5 miles (13.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.7 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 7:44 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.76 one way or $3.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Roselle and Rain Showers near East Orange.

Stop Ideas Near Hillside

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 Hillside and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Parking Lot
Scenic stop 10.6 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 12.7 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 4 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 12.7 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 Hillside.

RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

3 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

7 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

Metropark station

17 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

21 mi away
8th Ave 31st Street / 8th Ave 33rd Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Roselle and East Orange. Straight-line distance: 8.44 mi (13.58 km).

Roselle

#1 Roselle

Borough in New Jersey, USA

Population21,689
Coordinates40.6522300, -74.2588200
Altitude23
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: Walnut Street (-74.258587, 40.652261)
End: Parkway Drive (-74.20477, 40.767325)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 20 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.43 gal
1.63 L · about $1.76
Round trip
$3.51
0.86 gal · 3.26 L
Estimated CO2
3.8 kg one way
Round trip: 7.6 kg / 17 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $1.76 $3.51
Mid-grade $4.60 $1.98 $3.96
Premium $4.95 $2.13 $4.26
Diesel $5.98 $2.57 $5.14

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 · May 14, 2026

There is no time difference between Roselle and East Orange. The current time is 00:22:12.

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.