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

The driving distance from Teaneck, NJ to East Orange, NJ is about 18.5 miles (29.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 13.4 miles (21.5 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
18.55 mi
00h 23m
Flight
13.36 mi
21.5 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
13.36 mi
Kilometers
21.5 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
18.55 mi
Kilometers
29.85 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
Wed, Apr 22, 7:54 PM EDT
Return by in Teaneck
Wed, Apr 22, 8:17 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Teaneck
2026-04-22T19:30
Arrive East Orange
Wed, Apr 22, 7:54 PM 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 Teaneck
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
Garfield
NJ

City in Bergen County, New Jersey

From Teaneck
9.5 mi
00h 11m
To East Orange
9 mi
00h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Wednesday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph SE
Destination
62°F
Wednesday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Emerson Avenue

    4 m · 4 sec · Emerson Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West Laurelton Parkway

    98 m · 16 sec · West Laurelton Parkway

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Belle Avenue

    738 ft · 25 sec · Belle Avenue

  4. 4

    Take the ramp straight

    31 m · 3 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    4.5 mi · 6 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward Paramus Road South

    538 ft · 15 sec

  7. 7

    Turn straight onto Paramus Road

    1994 ft · 44 sec · Paramus Road

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight right toward GSP Toll South

    1394 ft · 34 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

    12.9 mi · 17 min · Garden State Parkway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward East Orange

    1042 ft · 36 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto Parkway Drive

    2741 ft · 59 sec · Parkway Drive

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Parkway Drive

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Teaneck 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
12 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
64.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Garden State Parkway
13.1 mi · 70%
Belle Avenue
4.65 mi · 25%
Parkway Drive
0.52 mi · 3%
Paramus Road
0.38 mi · 2%
GSP Toll South
0.26 mi · 1%
Paramus Road South
0.1 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Garden State Parkway

Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

12.9 mi · 00h 17m

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
+5.1 mi
13.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Garfield
00h 11m from Teaneck
Leave By
7:44 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Teaneck 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 Teaneck to East Orange?

The road trip is about 18.5 miles (29.8 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?

Garfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.5 miles from Teaneck and 9 miles from East Orange.

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

The direct path is about 13.4 miles (21.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.1 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 7:44 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.70 one way or $5.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Garfield

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 Garfield and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Parking Lot
Scenic stop 13 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 14.2 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 10.8 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 14.2 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 Garfield.

RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

17 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

18 mi away
8th Ave 31st Street / 8th Ave 33rd Street
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Yonkers station

19 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

21 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Teaneck and East Orange. Straight-line distance: 13.36 mi (21.5 km).

Teaneck

#1 Teaneck

Township in New Jersey

Population40,446
Coordinates40.8976000, -74.0159700
Altitude35
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: West Laurelton Parkway (-74.01593, 40.897626)
End: Parkway Drive (-74.20477, 40.767325)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 30 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.66 gal
2.48 L · about $2.70
Round trip
$5.39
1.32 gal · 4.96 L
Estimated CO2
5.9 kg one way
Round trip: 11.7 kg / 26 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $2.70 $5.39
Mid-grade $4.60 $3.04 $6.07
Premium $4.95 $3.27 $6.54
Diesel $5.98 $3.95 $7.89

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 · Apr 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Teaneck and East Orange. The current time is 19:30:59.

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.