Origin
Basking Ridge, NJ
Evening in Basking Ridge on Friday
Local time
8:31 PM
EDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Basking Ridge, NJ to East Orange, NJ
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
40m
Distance
26.5 mi
43 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 37m
★
6 AM
0h 41m
8 AM
0h 47m
10 AM
0h 43m
12 PM
0h 42m
3 PM
0h 43m
5 PM
0h 47m
8 PM
0h 39m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Basking Ridge, NJ
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East Orange, NJ
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Trip Overview
Basking Ridge to East Orange is 26.5 miles and takes about 40 minutes via Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway and Garden State Parkway, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This quick trip stays within New Jersey, moving from the Northeast region to the Northeast region. With a high percentage of highway driving, this route is designed for efficiency. It's a straightforward option if you need to get from point A to point B without much fuss. Consider this your go-to for a simple, direct journey.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 40m. Total distance: 26.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
40m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (73%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This drive is primarily highway-focused, with 73% of the route utilizing major expressways. You'll experience a significant stretch of 15.5 miles on the Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway, offering a consistent pace. While the majority is on highways like the Garden State Parkway, expect some transition onto local roads like South Finley Avenue as you approach your destination. The character is geared towards covering ground efficiently, minimizing slower traffic and maximizing speed.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 25 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway is the longest continuous segment at about 15.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway and Garden State Parkway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Brownlee Place.
Driving Effort
10/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 16 decision points packed into just 26.5 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 40m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Brownlee Place): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 20.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 23.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 16 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Brownlee Place
At end of road, turn right onto Brownlee Place
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
7
20.6 mi into trip
|
~29m in
Take the exit toward GSP: G.S. Parkway
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 52
Toward GSP: G.S. Parkway
7
23.8 mi into trip
|
~35m in
Take the exit toward CR 510
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 144
Toward CR 510
8
24.3 mi into trip
|
~36m in
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CR 510 / South Orange Avenue
At end of road, turn left onto CR 510 / South Orange Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / right lanes.
8
26.3 mi into trip
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~40m in
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North Arlington Avenue
Turn sharp left onto North Arlington Avenue
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Basking Ridge, NJ and East Orange, NJ, road signs point toward Gsp North Toll and Cr 510.
Gsp North Toll
20.9 mi in
|
~30m
Cr 510
23.8 mi in
|
~35m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway | 15.5 mi | 17m |
| Garden State Parkway | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| South Finley Avenue | 1.7 mi | 4m |
| Stonehouse Road | 1.4 mi | 3m |
| King George Road | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| South Oraton Parkway | 1 mi | 1m |
| Maybaum Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Valley Road | 0.5 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
— 15.5 mi, about 17m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Basking Ridge, NJ and East Orange, NJ.
1
Start on this road
261 ft
·
21 sec
·
this road
2
At end of road, turn right onto Brownlee Place
166 ft
·
9 sec
·
Brownlee Place
3
Turn right onto CR 624
232 ft
·
7 sec
·
West Oak Street
4
Turn right onto CR 613
1.7 mi
·
4 min
·
South Finley Avenue
5
Turn left onto CR 613
1.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Stonehouse Road
6
Continue on CR 512
0.5 mi
·
42 sec
·
Valley Road
7
Turn straight onto CR 651
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
King George Road
8
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
40 sec
Toward I 78 East
Use the straight / right lanes.
9
Merge onto I 78
11 mi
·
12 min
·
Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight right at fork onto I 78
4.6 mi
·
5 min
·
Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
47 sec
Exit 52
Toward GSP: G.S. Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Keep slight left at fork
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Toward GSP North Toll
13
Merge onto GSP
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Garden State Parkway
14
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
Exit 144
Toward CR 510
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Turn straight onto Eastern Parkway
518 ft
·
17 sec
·
Eastern Parkway
16
Continue on Speedway Avenue
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
Speedway Avenue
17
At end of road, turn left onto CR 510
511 ft
·
10 sec
·
South Orange Avenue
Use the left / right lanes.
18
Turn slight right onto Maybaum Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Maybaum Avenue
19
Continue on Birchwood Avenue
362 ft
·
9 sec
·
Birchwood Avenue
20
Continue on South Oraton Parkway
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
South Oraton Parkway
Use the straight lane.
21
Keep slight left at fork onto South Oraton Parkway
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
South Oraton Parkway
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
22
Keep slight left at fork onto Parkway Drive
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
Parkway Drive
23
Turn sharp left onto North Arlington Avenue
343 ft
·
11 sec
·
North Arlington Avenue
Use the left lane.
24
Turn slight left onto Parkway Drive
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
Parkway Drive
25
Arrive at destination
Parkway Drive
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.39 one way
$8.79 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $4.81 | $9.62 |
| premium | $4.93 | $5.14 | $10.28 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.85 | $11.70 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.14
Garden State Parkway
(2.3 mi)
$0.14
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Tolls
$0
Total
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.9 | 0 | $2.78 | $1.27 |
| Efficient EV | 6.6 | 0 | $2.32 | $1.06 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.6 | 0 | $3.71 | $1.70 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
East Orange, NJ
Evening in East Orange on Friday
Local time
8:31 PM
EDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
40m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Basking Ridge, NJ to East Orange, NJ covers 26.5 miles and takes about 40m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway, Garden State Parkway, South Finley Avenue. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 13.2 miles from Basking Ridge, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.39 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a short but busy drive. With 16 decision points packed into just 26.5 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 40m.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Brownlee Place): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 20.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 23.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Basking Ridge, NJ and East Orange, NJ, road signs point toward Gsp North Toll and Cr 510.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Thomas Edison National Historical Park, Morristown National Historical Park and Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park. There are 4 parks within detour distance of this route.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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