How far is Short Hills, NJ from East Orange, NJ?
The driving distance from Short Hills, NJ to East Orange, NJ is about 9.8 miles (15.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 6.5 miles (10.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 48m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 24m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Essex County, New Jersey
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Short Hills and East Orange.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Short Hills and East Orange.
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Start on Westview Road
921 ft · 43 sec · Westview Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto White Oak Ridge Road
1914 ft · 54 sec · White Oak Ridge Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto White Oak Ridge Road
2800 ft · 1 min · White Oak Ridge Road
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Turn right onto South Orange Avenue
1.4 mi · 2 min · South Orange Avenue
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Turn left onto Cherry Lane
1.3 mi · 3 min · Cherry Lane
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Turn right onto Northfield Avenue
2.3 mi · 5 min · Northfield Avenue
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Keep slight right to continue on Whittingham Place
1054 ft · 40 sec · Whittingham Place
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Take the ramp straight toward GSP, NJTP, I 280 East
724 ft · 18 sec
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Merge slight left onto Essex Freeway
1.4 km · 1 min · Essex Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Harrison Street, Clinton Street, East Orange
1647 ft · 46 sec
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Turn left onto South Harrison Street
1255 ft · 31 sec · South Harrison Street
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Continue on Washington Street
1019 ft · 23 sec · Washington Street
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Turn right onto Glenwood Avenue
647 ft · 21 sec · Glenwood Avenue
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Turn right onto Park Avenue
1.1 km · 1 min · Park Avenue
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Turn left onto North Arlington Avenue
758 ft · 30 sec · North Arlington Avenue
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Turn sharp right 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 Short Hills 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.
Northfield Avenue
Turn right onto Northfield Avenue
2.33 mi · 00h 05m
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Short Hills 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 Short Hills to East Orange?
The road trip is about 9.8 miles (15.8 km) and usually takes 00h 24m 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?
South Orange is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.5 miles from Short Hills and 5.3 miles from East Orange.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 6.5 miles (10.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.3 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:42 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.42 one way or $2.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Short Hills and Mostly Cloudy near East Orange.
Stop Ideas Near South Orange
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to South Orange.
Newark Liberty International Airport
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Short Hills and East Orange. Straight-line distance: 6.45 mi (10.38 km).
#1 Short Hills
Short Hills is a place in New Jersey, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.7478800, -74.3254300 |
| Altitude | 84 |
| 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: 16 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 07m |
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 | $4.06 | $1.42 | $2.84 |
| Mid-grade | $4.69 | $1.64 | $3.29 |
| Premium | $5.01 | $1.75 | $3.51 |
| Diesel | $6.30 | $2.21 | $4.41 |
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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