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Trip from East Orange, NJ to Lawrence, NJ

Drive Time

1h 8m

Distance

45.7 mi

74 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$8

one way

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Best Time to Leave

Save up to 16 min
4 AM
1h 3m ★
6 AM
1h 8m
8 AM
1h 19m
10 AM
1h 12m
12 PM
1h 11m
3 PM
1h 12m
5 PM
1h 18m
8 PM
1h 5m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown East Orange, NJ, NJ

East Orange, NJ

Malcolm Garret

Downtown Lawrence, NJ, NJ

Lawrence, NJ

Ren Aukeman

Trip Overview

The drive from East Orange, NJ to Lawrence, NJ covers 45.7 miles and takes about 1h 8m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on US 1, Garden State Parkway, Quaker Bridge Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 25.6 miles on US 1. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.56 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

0 planned breaks

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

22.9 miles from East Orange, NJ

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 33m into the drive .

Drive Character

This is a 1h 8m highway drive covering 45.7 miles, with most of the trip on US 1 and Garden State Parkway. The longest continuous stretch is about 25.6 miles on US 1.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 28 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 1 is the longest continuous segment at about 25.6 miles.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

149 ft 62 ft

Total Climb

72 ft

Total Descent

159 ft

Highest Point

149 ft

Elevation Range

87 ft

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 1 and Garden State Parkway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 16.9 miles in.

Route Complexity 10/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

This is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 45.7 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 16.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 17.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 27.1 miles (US 1): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 16 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

8
16.9 mi into trip | ~24m in

Take the exit toward US 1: Newark, Trenton

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 130B-A Toward US 1: Newark, Trenton
9
17.1 mi into trip | ~24m in

Keep slight right at fork toward US 1 South: Trenton

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit 130B Toward US 1 South: Trenton
7
27.1 mi into trip | ~40m in | US 1

Keep slight left at fork onto US 1

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.
7
43.1 mi into trip | ~1h 2m in

Keep slight left at fork

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.
8
43.6 mi into trip | ~1h 3m in

Keep slight right at fork toward CR 533 South: Quaker Bridge Road

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane. Toward CR 533 South: Quaker Bridge Road

Towns Along This Route

On the drive from East Orange, NJ to Lawrence, NJ, road signs begin pointing toward Trenton along the way.

Trenton

16.9 mi in | ~24m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
US 1 25.6 mi 37m
Garden State Parkway 13.3 mi 18m
Quaker Bridge Road 1.3 mi 2m
Garden State Parkway Southbound 1.3 mi 1m
North Oraton Parkway 1 mi 1m
Lawrence Station Road 0.6 mi 1m
Oraton Parkway 0.4 mi <1m
Whittlesey Avenue 0.4 mi <1m
Longest stretch: US 1 — 25.6 mi, about 37m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between East Orange, NJ and Lawrence, 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

13 mi · 18 min · Garden State Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Continue on Garden State Parkway

1.3 mi · 1 min · Garden State Parkway Southbound
10

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 27 sec
Exit 130B-A Toward US 1: Newark, Trenton Use the slight right lane.
11

Keep slight right at fork

0.3 mi · 35 sec
Exit 130B Toward US 1 South: Trenton Use the slight right lane.
12

Merge onto US 1

0.1 mi · 12 sec · US 1
13

Continue on US 1

2.1 mi · 3 min · US 1
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14

Continue on US 1

7.4 mi · 11 min · US 1
Use the slight right lane.
15

Continue on US 1

0.1 mi · 9 sec · US 1
Use the straight / right lanes.
16

Keep slight left at fork onto US 1

276 ft · 4 sec · US 1
Use the straight / right lanes.
17

Keep slight left at fork onto US 1

387 ft · 6 sec · US 1
18

Keep slight left at fork onto US 1

3.6 mi · 5 min · US 1
19

Continue on US 1

12 mi · 17 min · US 1
Use the straight lane.
20

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 12 sec
21

Keep slight left at fork

0.3 mi · 22 sec
Use the straight lane.
22

Keep slight left at fork

0.2 mi · 16 sec
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
23

Keep slight right at fork

0.2 mi · 44 sec
Toward CR 533 South: Quaker Bridge Road Use the right lane.
24

Turn slight right onto CR 533

1.3 mi · 2 min · Quaker Bridge Road
25

Turn right onto CR 608

0.6 mi · 1 min · Lawrence Station Road
26

Turn right onto Fountayne Boulevard

145 ft · 10 sec · Fountayne Boulevard
27

Continue on Fountayne Boulevard

116 ft · 11 sec · Fountayne Boulevard
28

Arrive at destination

Fountayne Boulevard

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 22.9 miles from East Orange, NJ, or about 33m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 25.6 miles.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 45.7 miles or 1h 8m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 22.9 miles or 33m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 56m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Lawrence, NJ than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving East Orange, NJ so your first major turns are already loaded.

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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from East Orange, NJ

This is one driving day of about 45.7 miles and 1h 8m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from East Orange, NJ.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on US 1 for about 25.6 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 22.9 mi from East Orange, NJ · 33m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Staten Island, NY

23 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Pacing Suggestions

Staten Island, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 45.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Staten Island, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 22.9 miles from East Orange, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Lawrence, NJ

The final approach into Lawrence, NJ usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Lawrence, NJ.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Thomas Edison National Historical Park

Thomas Edison National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Today, the brick buildings on Main Street in West Orange, NJ seem quiet, betraying little evidence of the research, development, and innovation of their heyday. Visitors can step back in time to Thoma...

2 mi from route ~5 min detour $10
Park Closure: Glenmont Mansion and Grounds Closed
View on nps.gov
Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park

Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Silk cloth and steam locomotives; textiles and continuous paper rolls; firearms and aircraft engines. What do these things have in common? All were manufactured in the same place - Paterson, NJ. In 17...

10 mi from route ~26 min detour Free
View on nps.gov
Morristown National Historical Park

Morristown National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Morristown National Historical Park commemorates the sites of General Washington and the Continental Army’s winter encampment from December 1779 to June 1780, where soldiers survived the coldest winte...

15 mi from route ~37 min detour Free near mile 7.9
View on nps.gov
Gateway National Recreation Area

Gateway National Recreation Area

National Recreation Area

Spanning 27,000 acres from Sandy Hook in New Jersey to Breezy Point in New York City, the park is both the gateway from the ocean into New York Harbor, and the gateway to the National Park Service for...

20 mi from route ~49 min detour Free near mile 3.2
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$7.56 one way

$15.12 round trip

$4.20/gal 25.4 MPG avg 16 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.60 $8.27 $16.55
premium $4.92 $8.86 $17.71
diesel $5.64 $10.15 $20.31

Estimated Tolls: $0.88

Garden State Parkway (14.6 mi) $0.88

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$8

Tolls

$1

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$33–$58

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 16 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 13.7 0 $4.80 $2.19
Efficient EV 11.4 0 $4.00 $1.83
EV Truck/SUV 18.3 0 $6.40 $2.92

Gas CO2

16 kg

EV CO2

5 kg (69% 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.

Forecast data refreshed 7 hours ago

Origin

East Orange, NJ

Night in East Orange on Sunday

Local time

9:35 PM

EDT

Current temp

59°F

Mostly Sunny

SE 8 to 13 mph 3% chance Live forecast

Destination

Lawrence, NJ

Night in Lawrence on Sunday

Local time

9:35 PM

EDT

Current temp

64°F

Patchy Frost then Sunny

E 5 to 10 mph 2% chance Live forecast

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

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

5 degrees warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

1h 8m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

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 Lawrence, NJ covers 45.7 miles and takes about 1h 8m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 1, Garden State Parkway, Quaker Bridge Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 22.9 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 $7.56 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 demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 45.7 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 16.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 17.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 27.1 miles (US 1): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from East Orange, NJ to Lawrence, NJ, road signs begin pointing toward Trenton along the way.

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