Origin
East Orange, NJ
Late night in East Orange on Friday
Local time
1:40 AM
EDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from East Orange, NJ to Basking Ridge, NJ
Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology
Drive Time
37m
Distance
25.5 mi
41 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 34m
★
6 AM
0h 38m
8 AM
0h 44m
10 AM
0h 40m
12 PM
0h 39m
3 PM
0h 40m
5 PM
0h 44m
8 PM
0h 36m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
East Orange, NJ
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Basking Ridge, NJ
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Trip Overview
The drive from East Orange, NJ to Basking Ridge, NJ covers 25.5 miles and takes about 37m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway, Garden State Parkway, South Finley Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 15.3 miles on Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.23 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 37m. Total distance: 25.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
37m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (75%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 37m highway drive covering 25.5 miles, with most of the trip on Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway and Garden State Parkway. The longest continuous stretch is about 15.3 miles on Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 20 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 15.3 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 around 1.8 miles in near Oraton Parkway.
Driving Effort
9/10
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 12 decision points packed into just 25.5 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 37m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.8 miles (Oraton Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 2.3 miles (GSP / Garden State Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 4.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
1.8 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
Oraton Parkway
Keep slight right at fork onto Oraton Parkway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
2.3 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
GSP / Garden State Parkway
Merge onto GSP / Garden State Parkway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
4.5 mi into trip
|
~7m in
Take the exit toward I 78 West: Springfield
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 142B
Toward I 78 West: Springfield
7
8.7 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
I 78
Keep slight left at fork onto I 78 toward I 78 West: Clinton
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 78 West: Clinton
8
20.6 mi into trip
|
~26m in
Take the exit toward CR 651: Basking Ridge, Warren Township
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 36
Toward CR 651: Basking Ridge, Warren Township
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between East Orange, NJ and Basking Ridge, NJ, road signs point toward Gsp Toll South, Cr 651: Basking Ridge and Warren Township.
Gsp Toll South
2.1 mi in
|
~3m
Cr 651: Basking Ridge
20.6 mi in
|
~26m
Warren Township
20.6 mi in
|
~26m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway | 15.3 mi | 17m |
| Garden State Parkway | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| South Finley Avenue | 1.7 mi | 4m |
| Stonehouse Road | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| King George Road | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| North Oraton Parkway | 1 mi | 1m |
| Valley Road | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Oraton Parkway | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
— 15.3 mi, about 17m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between East Orange, NJ and Basking Ridge, NJ.
1
Start on Parkway Drive
277 ft
·
7 sec
·
Parkway Drive
2
Continue on North Oraton Parkway
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
North Oraton Parkway
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
3
Continue on Whittlesey Avenue
0.4 mi
·
38 sec
·
Whittlesey Avenue
4
Turn straight onto Maybaum Avenue
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
Maybaum Avenue
5
Continue on Oraton Parkway
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
Oraton Parkway
Use the straight lane.
6
Keep slight right at fork onto Oraton Parkway
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
Oraton Parkway
Use the straight lane.
7
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
Toward GSP Toll South
8
Merge onto GSP
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Garden State Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Exit 142B
Toward I 78 West: Springfield
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Merge onto I 78
3.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
11
Keep slight left at fork onto I 78
0.2 mi
·
11 sec
·
I 78
Toward I 78 West: Clinton
Use the slight left lane.
12
Merge onto I 78
12 mi
·
13 min
·
Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
Exit 36
Toward CR 651: Basking Ridge, Warren Township
Use the slight right lane.
14
Turn right onto CR 651
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
King George Road
Use the left lane.
15
Continue on CR 512
0.5 mi
·
42 sec
·
Valley Road
16
Turn straight onto CR 613
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Stonehouse Road
17
Turn right onto CR 613
1.7 mi
·
4 min
·
South Finley Avenue
Use the left lane.
18
Continue on CR 613
75 ft
·
10 sec
·
South Finley Avenue
19
Turn right
8 ft
·
0 sec
20
Arrive at destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.23 one way
$8.46 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $4.63 | $9.26 |
| premium | $4.93 | $4.95 | $9.89 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.63 | $11.26 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.13
Garden State Parkway
(2.2 mi)
$0.13
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
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.9 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 | 7.6 | 0 | $2.68 | $1.22 |
| Efficient EV | 6.4 | 0 | $2.23 | $1.02 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.2 | 0 | $3.57 | $1.63 |
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
Basking Ridge, NJ
Late night in Basking Ridge on Friday
Local time
1:40 AM
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
37m 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 East Orange, NJ to Basking Ridge, NJ covers 25.5 miles and takes about 37m 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 12.7 miles from East Orange, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.23 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 12 decision points packed into just 25.5 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 37m.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.8 miles (Oraton Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 2.3 miles (GSP / Garden State Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 4.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Between East Orange, NJ and Basking Ridge, NJ, road signs point toward Gsp Toll South, Cr 651: Basking Ridge and Warren Township.
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.
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