How far is South Orange, NJ from Summit, NJ?
The driving distance from South Orange, NJ to Summit, NJ is about 7.1 miles (11.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 5.9 miles (9.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 37m 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 18m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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.
Township in Essex County, 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 South Orange and Summit.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between South Orange and Summit.
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Start on the route
758 ft · 58 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South Orange Avenue
1.1 km · 1 min · South Orange Avenue
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Turn left onto Wyoming Avenue South
2.1 mi · 5 min · Wyoming Avenue South
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Turn right onto Millburn Avenue
932 ft · 32 sec · Millburn Avenue
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Continue on Essex Street
1 km · 2 min · Essex Street
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Turn left onto Douglas Street
127 m · 15 sec · Douglas Street
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Turn slight right onto Millburn Avenue
1.3 km · 3 min · Millburn Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Morris Turnpike
1733 ft · 46 sec · Morris Turnpike
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Turn slight left onto Broad Street
1.9 mi · 5 min · Broad Street
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Turn right onto Morris Avenue
11 m · 6 sec · Morris Avenue
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Turn left onto Locust Drive
659 ft · 30 sec · Locust Drive
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Turn right onto New England Avenue
84 m · 14 sec · New England Avenue
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Turn right
56 m · 14 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between South Orange and Summit.
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.
Wyoming Avenue South
Turn left onto Wyoming Avenue South
2.11 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.
Sunny leaving South Orange and Sunny near Summit.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from South Orange to Summit?
The road trip is about 7.1 miles (11.4 km) and usually takes 00h 18m 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?
Maplewood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 3.5 miles from South Orange and 3.5 miles from Summit.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 5.9 miles (9.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.2 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 7:52 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.07 one way or $2.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around South Orange and Sunny near Summit.
Stop Ideas Near Maplewood
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall Parking Lot
CITY HALL LOBBY
Clifton Recycle in City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Maplewood.
Newark Liberty International Airport
Pennsylvania Station
Metropark station
Pennsylvania Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between South Orange and Summit. Straight-line distance: 5.88 mi (9.47 km).
#1 South Orange
Town in Essex County, New Jersey
| Population | 17,295 |
| Coordinates | 40.7489900, -74.2612600 |
| Altitude | 45 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Summit
City in Union County, New Jersey, United States
| Population | 21,812 |
| Coordinates | 40.7156200, -74.3646800 |
| Altitude | 61 |
| Country | United States |
End: Summit (-74.36468, 40.71562)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 11 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 05m |
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 | $4.30 | $1.07 | $2.15 |
| Mid-grade | $4.88 | $1.22 | $2.44 |
| Premium | $5.18 | $1.29 | $2.59 |
| Diesel | $6.32 | $1.58 | $3.16 |
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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