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

The driving distance from Williamstown, NJ to East Orange, NJ is about 99.5 miles (160.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 85.6 miles (137.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 40m 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
99.57 mi
01h 50m
Flight
85.54 mi
137.67 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
85.54 mi
Kilometers
137.67 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
99.57 mi
Kilometers
160.24 km
Drive Time
01h 50m

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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 01h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in East Orange
Thu, Apr 23, 2:22 AM EDT
Return by in Williamstown
Thu, Apr 23, 4:13 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Williamstown
2026-04-23T00:32
Arrive East Orange
Thu, Apr 23, 2:22 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:50 AM to 11:50 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:50 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Williamstown
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
Allentown
NJ

Borough of New Jersey

From Williamstown
47.8 mi
00h 55m
To East Orange
51.8 mi
00h 55m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW
Destination
73°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    40 m · 14 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left

    11 m · 5 sec

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Sicklerville Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Sicklerville Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Williamstown Road

    4.1 mi · 6 min · Williamstown Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Taunton Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Taunton Road

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right

    2702 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    2.6 mi · 3 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    8.9 mi · 13 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    60 m · 3 sec

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward NJTP

    1422 ft · 38 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on NJTP North: New York

    2795 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike

    14.6 mi · 17 min · New Jersey Turnpike

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on New Jersey Turnpike

    41.4 mi · 48 min · New Jersey Turnpike

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward GSP, US 9: Garden State Parkway, Woodbridge

    2531 ft · 1 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on GSP North: Garden State Parkway

    1.2 km · 2 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

    15.5 mi · 22 min · Garden State Parkway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 510

    961 ft · 24 sec

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto Eastern Parkway

    158 m · 18 sec · Eastern Parkway

  19. 19

    Continue on Speedway Avenue

    1320 ft · 36 sec · Speedway Avenue

  20. 20

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

    156 m · 11 sec · South Orange Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn slight right onto Maybaum Avenue

    2900 ft · 1 min · Maybaum Avenue

  22. 22

    Continue on Birchwood Avenue

    110 m · 9 sec · Birchwood Avenue

  23. 23

    Continue on South Oraton Parkway

    715 ft · 14 sec · South Oraton Parkway

  24. 24

    Keep slight left to continue on South Oraton Parkway

    1.4 km · 2 min · South Oraton Parkway

  25. 25

    Keep slight left to continue on Parkway Drive

    1243 ft · 34 sec · Parkway Drive

  26. 26

    Turn sharp left onto North Arlington Avenue

    105 m · 12 sec · North Arlington Avenue

  27. 27

    Turn slight left onto Parkway Drive

    619 ft · 12 sec · Parkway Drive

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Parkway Drive

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Williamstown 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
28 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
28.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New Jersey Turnpike
55.9 mi · 56%
Garden State Parkway
15.5 mi · 16%
Taunton Road
13.7 mi · 14%
Williamstown Road
4.12 mi · 4%
Sicklerville Road
1.47 mi · 1%
South Oraton Parkway
1 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

New Jersey Turnpike

Keep slight left to continue on New Jersey Turnpike

41.4 mi · 00h 48m

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
01h 50m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.9 mi
85.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Allentown
00h 55m from Williamstown
Leave By
2:50 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Williamstown 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 Williamstown to East Orange?

The road trip is about 99.5 miles (160.2 km) and usually takes 01h 50m 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?

Allentown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 47.8 miles from Williamstown and 51.8 miles from East Orange.

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

The direct path is about 85.6 miles (137.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.9 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 2:50 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.34 one way or $28.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Williamstown and Sunny near East Orange.

Stop Ideas Near Allentown

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 Allentown and the surrounding midpoint area.
Old City Hall
Scenic stop 8.4 mi away

Old City Hall

Bordentown , NJ
11 Crosswicks St, Bordentown, NJ 08505
Rating 4.6/5 13 reviews Historical landmark
Trenton City Hall
Meeting point 9.7 mi away

Trenton City Hall

Trenton , NJ
319 E State St, Trenton, NJ 08608
Rating 3.8/5 67 reviews City Hall
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 9.6 mi away

Fieldsboro Town Hall

Fieldsboro , NJ
1916 S 2nd St, Fieldsboro, NJ 08505
Police department

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Trenton Transit Center

15 mi away
72 South Clinton Avenue
RAIL

Princeton Junction station

16 mi away
2 Wallace Road
RAIL

Cornwells Heights

33 mi away
700 Station Ave.
RAIL

New Brunswick station

37 mi away
French and Albany Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Williamstown and East Orange. Straight-line distance: 85.54 mi (137.67 km).

Williamstown

#1 Williamstown

Town in Massachusetts

Population15,567
Coordinates39.6862300, -74.9951700
Altitude44
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: (-74.995091, 39.686259)
End: Parkway Drive (-74.20477, 40.767325)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 160 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.51 gal
13.3 L · about $14.34
Round trip
$28.68
7.02 gal · 26.6 L
Estimated CO2
31.2 kg one way
Round trip: 62.4 kg / 138 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $14.34 $28.68
Mid-grade $4.60 $16.14 $32.28
Premium $4.95 $17.39 $34.78
Diesel $5.98 $20.99 $41.98

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 Williamstown and East Orange. The current time is 00:32:15.

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.