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

The driving distance from Voorhees, NJ to East Orange, NJ is about 31.9 miles (51.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 24.5 miles (39.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 33m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
31.88 mi
00h 46m
Flight
24.58 mi
39.55 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
24.58 mi
Kilometers
39.55 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
31.88 mi
Kilometers
51.3 km
Drive Time
00h 46m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in East Orange
Wed, Apr 22, 10:13 PM EDT
Return by in Voorhees
Wed, Apr 22, 11:00 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Voorhees
2026-04-22T21:27
Arrive East Orange
Wed, Apr 22, 10:13 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:47 AM to 10:47 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:56 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Voorhees
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
Iselin
NJ

Unincorporated community in New Jersey, United States

From Voorhees
14.3 mi
00h 23m
To East Orange
17.6 mi
00h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph S
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 Voorhees and East Orange.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Somerset Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Somerset Street

  2. 2

    Continue on French Street

    1 mi · 2 min · French Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Albany Street

    2681 ft · 1 min · Albany Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Raritan Avenue

    1.2 km · 2 min · Raritan Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn slight right onto Woodbridge Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · Woodbridge Avenue

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right toward US 1 North: Newark

    875 ft · 24 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    120 m · 7 sec

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    5.9 mi · 9 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward GSP Toll North: Garden State Parkway

    2305 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

    14.9 mi · 21 min · Garden State Parkway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 510

    961 ft · 24 sec

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto Eastern Parkway

    158 m · 18 sec · Eastern Parkway

  13. 13

    Continue on Speedway Avenue

    1320 ft · 36 sec · Speedway Avenue

  14. 14

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

    156 m · 11 sec · South Orange Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn slight right onto Maybaum Avenue

    2900 ft · 1 min · Maybaum Avenue

  16. 16

    Continue on Birchwood Avenue

    110 m · 9 sec · Birchwood Avenue

  17. 17

    Continue on South Oraton Parkway

    715 ft · 14 sec · South Oraton Parkway

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on South Oraton Parkway

    1.4 km · 2 min · South Oraton Parkway

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on Parkway Drive

    1243 ft · 34 sec · Parkway Drive

  20. 20

    Turn sharp left onto North Arlington Avenue

    105 m · 12 sec · North Arlington Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn slight left onto Parkway Drive

    619 ft · 12 sec · Parkway Drive

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Parkway Drive

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Voorhees 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
22 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
69 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Garden State Parkway
14.9 mi · 47%
US 1 North
6.18 mi · 19%
Somerset Street
1.2 mi · 4%
French Street
1.04 mi · 3%
South Oraton Parkway
1 mi · 3%
Woodbridge Avenue
0.91 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Garden State Parkway

Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

14.9 mi · 00h 21m

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 46m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.4 mi
24.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Iselin
00h 23m from Voorhees
Leave By
4:56 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Voorhees 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 Voorhees to East Orange?

The road trip is about 31.9 miles (51.3 km) and usually takes 00h 46m 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?

Iselin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.3 miles from Voorhees and 17.6 miles from East Orange.

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

The direct path is about 24.5 miles (39.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.4 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 4:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.62 one way or $9.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Iselin

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 Iselin and the surrounding midpoint area.
West Orange Town Hall
Scenic stop 13.2 mi away

West Orange Town Hall

West Orange , NJ
66 Main St, West Orange, NJ 07052
Rating 4.1/5 16 reviews Park
City Hall - City of Newark
Meeting point 12.1 mi away

City Hall - City of Newark

Newark , NJ
920 Broad St, Newark, NJ 07102
Rating 3.9/5 71 reviews City Hall
City Hall
Nearby stop 12.2 mi away

City Hall

Newark , NJ
Broad St, Newark, NJ 07102
Rating 4.2/5 11 reviews Bus stop

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Metropark station

1 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

New Brunswick station

14 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

18 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

22 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Voorhees and East Orange. Straight-line distance: 24.58 mi (39.55 km).

Voorhees

#1 Voorhees

Township in Camden County, New Jersey

Population29,107
Coordinates40.4812200, -74.4832100
Altitude30
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: Somerset Street (-74.483104, 40.481143)
End: Parkway Drive (-74.20477, 40.767325)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 51 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.13 gal
4.26 L · about $4.62
Round trip
$9.23
2.26 gal · 8.52 L
Estimated CO2
10 kg one way
Round trip: 20.1 kg / 44 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $4.62 $9.23
Mid-grade $4.60 $5.20 $10.39
Premium $4.95 $5.60 $11.20
Diesel $5.98 $6.76 $13.51

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 Voorhees and East Orange. The current time is 21:27:09.

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.