How far is Summit, NJ from South Orange, NJ?
The driving distance from Summit, NJ to South Orange, NJ is about 7 miles (11.2 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 36m 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.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
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.
Mostly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Summit and South Orange.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Summit and South 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
2716 ft · 1 min · Springfield Avenue
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Continue on Morris Avenue
1506 ft · 48 sec · Morris Avenue
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Turn left onto Millburn Avenue
1.6 mi · 5 min · Millburn Avenue
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Turn left onto Wyoming Avenue
2.1 mi · 5 min · Wyoming Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South Orange Avenue
2952 ft · 1 min · South Orange Avenue
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Turn left onto North Ridgewood Road
756 ft · 23 sec · North Ridgewood Road
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Turn right
85 m · 20 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 Summit and South 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.
Wyoming Avenue
Turn left onto Wyoming Avenue
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Summit and Mostly Sunny near South Orange.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Summit to South Orange?
The road trip is about 7 miles (11.2 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 Summit and 3.5 miles from South Orange.
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 1.1 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 7:54 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 Mostly Sunny around Summit and Mostly Sunny near South Orange.
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 Summit and South Orange. Straight-line distance: 5.88 mi (9.47 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 South Orange
Town in Essex County, New Jersey
| Population | 17,295 |
| Coordinates | 40.7489900, -74.2612600 |
| Altitude | 45 |
| Country | United States |
End: South Orange (-74.26126, 40.74899)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 11 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 05m |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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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