How far is Tinton Falls, NJ from East Orange, NJ?

The driving distance from Tinton Falls, NJ to East Orange, NJ is about 42.7 miles (68.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 32.4 miles (52.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 39m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
42.7 mi
00h 49m
Flight
32.46 mi
52.24 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
32.46 mi
Kilometers
52.24 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
42.7 mi
Kilometers
68.72 km
Drive Time
00h 49m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in East Orange
Wed, Apr 22, 11:55 PM EDT
Return by in Tinton Falls
Thu, Apr 23, 12:45 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Tinton Falls
2026-04-22T23:05
Arrive East Orange
Wed, Apr 22, 11:55 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:50 AM to 10:50 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:50 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Tinton Falls
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Fords
NJ

Town

From Tinton Falls
20.9 mi
00h 24m
To East Orange
21.8 mi
00h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 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 Tinton Falls and East Orange.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Tinton Falls and East Orange.

  1. 1

    Start on Tinton Avenue

    2067 ft · 38 sec · Tinton Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Swimming River Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Swimming River Road

  3. 3

    Turn straight

    54 m · 7 sec

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Newman Springs Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Newman Springs Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Newman Springs Road

    1022 ft · 19 sec · Newman Springs Road

  6. 6

    Take the ramp right toward GSP Toll North

    3245 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

    6.3 mi · 7 min · Garden State Parkway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight left toward Crossover to Express Roadway

    983 ft · 13 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

    28.5 mi · 38 min · Garden State Parkway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 510

    961 ft · 24 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto Eastern Parkway

    158 m · 18 sec · Eastern Parkway

  12. 12

    Continue on Speedway Avenue

    1320 ft · 36 sec · Speedway Avenue

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn left onto South Orange Avenue

    156 m · 11 sec · South Orange Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn slight right onto Maybaum Avenue

    2900 ft · 1 min · Maybaum Avenue

  15. 15

    Continue on Birchwood Avenue

    110 m · 9 sec · Birchwood Avenue

  16. 16

    Continue on South Oraton Parkway

    715 ft · 14 sec · South Oraton Parkway

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on South Oraton Parkway

    1.4 km · 2 min · South Oraton Parkway

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on Parkway Drive

    1243 ft · 34 sec · Parkway Drive

  19. 19

    Turn sharp left onto North Arlington Avenue

    105 m · 12 sec · North Arlington Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn slight left onto Parkway Drive

    619 ft · 12 sec · Parkway Drive

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Parkway Drive

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Tinton Falls and East Orange.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
21 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
49.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Garden State Parkway
34.8 mi · 81%
Swimming River Road
1.81 mi · 4%
Newman Springs Road
1.25 mi · 3%
South Oraton Parkway
1 mi · 2%
GSP Toll North
0.61 mi · 1%
Maybaum Avenue
0.55 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Garden State Parkway

Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

28.5 mi · 00h 38m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
00h 49m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.3 mi
32.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fords
00h 24m from Tinton Falls
Leave By
4:50 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Tinton Falls 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 Tinton Falls to East Orange?

The road trip is about 42.7 miles (68.7 km) and usually takes 00h 49m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Fords is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.9 miles from Tinton Falls and 21.8 miles from East Orange.

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

The direct path is about 32.4 miles (52.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:50 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.17 one way or $12.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Tinton Falls and Rain Showers Likely near East Orange.

Stop Ideas Near Fords

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Fords, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Fords.

RAIL

Metropark station

4 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

New Brunswick station

12 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

22 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

26 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Tinton Falls and East Orange. Straight-line distance: 32.46 mi (52.24 km).

Tinton Falls

#1 Tinton Falls

Borough in Monmouth County, New Jersey, United States

Population17,406
Coordinates40.3042800, -74.1004200
Altitude12
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: Tinton Avenue (-74.100414, 40.3043)
End: Parkway Drive (-74.20477, 40.767325)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 69 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.51 gal
5.7 L · about $6.17
Round trip
$12.34
3.02 gal · 11.4 L
Estimated CO2
13.4 kg one way
Round trip: 26.8 kg / 59 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $6.17 $12.34
Mid-grade $4.60 $6.94 $13.89
Premium $4.95 $7.48 $14.96
Diesel $5.98 $9.03 $18.06

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Tinton Falls and East Orange. The current time is 23:05:12.

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.