How far is Weehawken, NJ from East Orange, NJ?
The driving distance from Weehawken, NJ to East Orange, NJ is about 13 miles (20.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 9.6 miles (15.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 48m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 24m.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Weehawken and East Orange.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Weehawken and East Orange.
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Start on Boulevard East
623 ft · 17 sec · Boulevard East
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Turn right onto North Marginal Highway
899 ft · 17 sec · North Marginal Highway
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Take the ramp straight toward NJ 495 West
610 ft · 15 sec
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Merge slight left
1.5 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 95 South: Newark
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike
3.3 mi · 5 min · New Jersey Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 280 West: Newark, Kearny
1.1 km · 1 min
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Continue on Essex Freeway
3.4 mi · 5 min · Essex Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Clifton Avenue
802 ft · 23 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Clifton Avenue
2433 ft · 1 min · Clifton Avenue
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Turn left onto Park Avenue
1.7 mi · 3 min · Park Avenue
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Turn right onto North Arlington Avenue
758 ft · 30 sec · North Arlington Avenue
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Turn sharp right onto Parkway Drive
619 ft · 12 sec · Parkway Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Parkway Drive
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 Weehawken and Sunny near East Orange.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Weehawken to East Orange?
The road trip is about 13 miles (20.9 km) and usually takes 00h 24m 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?
Kearny is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.3 miles from Weehawken and 6.7 miles from East Orange.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 9.6 miles (15.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.4 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:42 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.88 one way or $3.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Weehawken and Sunny near East Orange.
Stop Ideas Near Kearny
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Kearny.
Pennsylvania Station
Newark Liberty International Airport
Pennsylvania Station
Metropark station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Weehawken and East Orange. Straight-line distance: 9.66 mi (15.54 km).
#1 Weehawken
Township of New Jersey
| Population | 14,442 |
| Coordinates | 40.7695500, -74.0204200 |
| Altitude | 50 |
| Country | United States |
#2 East Orange
The most populous city in Essex County, New Jersey.
| Population | 64,630 |
| Coordinates | 40.7673200, -74.2048700 |
| Altitude | 48 |
| Country | United States |
End: Parkway Drive (-74.20477, 40.767325)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 21 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 09m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.09 | $1.88 | $3.76 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $2.12 | $4.23 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $2.28 | $4.56 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $2.75 | $5.50 |
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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