How far is Summit, NJ from East Orange, NJ?
The driving distance from Summit, NJ to East Orange, NJ is about 13 miles (20.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 9.1 miles (14.6 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 EDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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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.
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.
A city in Union County, New Jersey.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Rain Showers Likely
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Summit and East Orange.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Summit and East Orange.
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Start on the route
56 m · 16 sec
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Turn right onto New England Avenue
93 m · 15 sec · New England Avenue
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Turn right onto Springfield Avenue
625 ft · 18 sec · Springfield Avenue
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Turn right onto Morris Avenue
129 m · 17 sec · Morris Avenue
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Turn left onto Broad Street
1.3 mi · 3 min · Broad Street
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Turn right onto Springfield Avenue
112 m · 18 sec · Springfield Avenue
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Continue on Springfield Avenue
2055 ft · 50 sec · Springfield Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right toward NJTP
1640 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
711 ft · 11 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 78 East: Holland Tunnel, New York City, Newark
1877 ft · 29 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 78 East Local: Newark
1220 ft · 17 sec
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Merge slight right onto Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
3.4 mi · 4 min · Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward GSP: G.S. Parkway
1412 ft · 48 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on GSP North Toll
1.1 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway
2.3 mi · 3 min · Garden State Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 510
961 ft · 24 sec
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Turn straight onto Eastern Parkway
158 m · 18 sec · Eastern Parkway
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Continue on Speedway Avenue
1320 ft · 36 sec · Speedway Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto South Orange Avenue
156 m · 11 sec · South Orange Avenue
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Turn slight right onto Maybaum Avenue
2900 ft · 1 min · Maybaum Avenue
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Continue on Birchwood Avenue
110 m · 9 sec · Birchwood Avenue
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Continue on South Oraton Parkway
715 ft · 14 sec · South Oraton Parkway
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Keep slight left to continue on South Oraton Parkway
1.4 km · 2 min · South Oraton Parkway
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Keep slight left to continue on Parkway Drive
1243 ft · 34 sec · Parkway Drive
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Turn sharp left onto North Arlington Avenue
105 m · 12 sec · North Arlington Avenue
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Turn slight left 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 Summit 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.
Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
Merge slight right onto Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
3.37 mi · 00h 04m
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.
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Summit and Rain Showers Likely near East Orange.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Summit to East Orange?
The road trip is about 13 miles (20.9 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?
Union is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.2 miles from Summit and 6.8 miles from East Orange.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 9.1 miles (14.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.9 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 7:42 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.88 one way or $3.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Summit and Rain Showers Likely near East Orange.
Stop Ideas Near Union
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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City Hall Personnel Office
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Union.
Newark Liberty International Airport
Pennsylvania Station
Metropark station
Pennsylvania Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Summit and East Orange. Straight-line distance: 9.1 mi (14.64 km).
#1 Summit
City in Union County, New Jersey, United States
| Population | 21,812 |
| Coordinates | 40.7156200, -74.3646800 |
| Altitude | 61 |
| 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: 21 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 09m |
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 | $1.88 | $3.76 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $2.12 | $4.23 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $2.28 | $4.56 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $2.75 | $5.50 |
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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