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

The driving distance from Verona, NJ to East Orange, NJ is about 5.5 miles (8.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 4.7 miles (7.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 35m 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
5.56 mi
00h 17m
Flight
4.7 mi
7.56 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
4.7 mi
Kilometers
7.56 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
5.56 mi
Kilometers
8.94 km
Drive Time
00h 17m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in East Orange
Sat, May 23, 3:38 PM EDT
Return by in Verona
Sat, May 23, 3:56 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Verona
2026-05-23T15:20
Arrive East Orange
Sat, May 23, 3:38 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:18 AM to 7:18 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:54 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Verona
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Glen Ridge
NJ

Town in New Jersey

From Verona
2.9 mi
00h 08m
To East Orange
2.6 mi
00h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Saturday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, May 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 mph E
Destination
57°F
Saturday

Rain

Starts
Sat, May 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 14 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Claremont Avenue

    9 m · 7 sec · Claremont Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Park Avenue

    99 m · 20 sec · Park Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Bloomfield Avenue

    1.9 mi · 5 min · Bloomfield Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto North Willow Street

    136 m · 23 sec · North Willow Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Glenridge Avenue

    1.3 km · 2 min · Glenridge Avenue

  6. 6

    Continue on Belleville Avenue

    3046 ft · 1 min · Belleville Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Broad Street

    1628 ft · 30 sec · Broad Street

  8. 8

    Turn slight left onto Franklin Street

    1994 ft · 48 sec · Franklin Street

  9. 9

    Turn slight right onto John F. Kennedy Drive South

    1221 ft · 26 sec · John F. Kennedy Drive South

  10. 10

    Continue on John F. Kennedy Drive South

    2812 ft · 1 min · John F. Kennedy Drive South

  11. 11

    Continue on North Clinton Street

    2369 ft · 49 sec · North Clinton Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Parkway Drive

    3174 ft · 1 min · Parkway Drive

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Parkway Drive

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Verona 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
13 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
232.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Bloomfield Avenue
1.85 mi · 33%
Glenridge Avenue
0.8 mi · 14%
John F. Kennedy Drive South
0.76 mi · 14%
Parkway Drive
0.6 mi · 11%
Belleville Avenue
0.58 mi · 10%
North Clinton Street
0.45 mi · 8%
Longest Stretch

Bloomfield Avenue

Turn left onto Bloomfield Avenue

1.85 mi · 00h 05m

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 17m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+0.8 mi
4.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Glen Ridge
00h 08m from Verona
Leave By
7:54 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Verona and Rain near East Orange.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Verona to East Orange?

The road trip is about 5.5 miles (8.9 km) and usually takes 00h 17m 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?

Glen Ridge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 2.9 miles from Verona and 2.6 miles from East Orange.

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

The direct path is about 4.7 miles (7.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.8 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 $0.82 one way or $1.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Glen Ridge

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 Glen Ridge and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Parking Lot
Scenic stop 10.3 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 12.2 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 5.2 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 12.2 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 Glen Ridge.

RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

9 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

11 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

19 mi away
8th Ave 31st Street / 8th Ave 33rd Street
RAIL

Metropark station

28 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Verona and East Orange. Straight-line distance: 4.7 mi (7.56 km).

Verona

#1 Verona

Township in Essex County, New Jersey

Population13,637
Coordinates40.8298200, -74.2401500
Altitude125
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: (-74.24039, 40.829882)
End: Parkway Drive (-74.20477, 40.767325)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 9 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.2 gal
0.74 L · about $0.82
Round trip
$1.63
0.4 gal · 1.48 L
Estimated CO2
1.8 kg one way
Round trip: 3.6 kg / 8 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $0.82 $1.63
Mid-grade $4.60 $0.92 $1.84
Premium $4.95 $0.99 $1.98
Diesel $5.98 $1.20 $2.39

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 · May 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Verona and East Orange. The current time is 15:20:10.

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.