Origin
East Orange, NJ
Late night in East Orange on Saturday
Local time
12:16 AM
EDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from East Orange, NJ to Pompton Lakes, NJ
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
29m
Distance
21.3 mi
34 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 27m
★
6 AM
0h 29m
8 AM
0h 34m
10 AM
0h 31m
12 PM
0h 30m
3 PM
0h 31m
5 PM
0h 34m
8 PM
0h 28m
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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Pompton Lakes, NJ
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Trip Overview
The drive from East Orange, NJ to Pompton Lakes, NJ covers 21.3 miles and takes about 29m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on NJ 23, Garden State Parkway, US 46 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 6.9 miles on NJ 23. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.53 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 29m. Total distance: 21.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
29m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (91%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 29m highway drive covering 21.3 miles, with most of the trip on NJ 23 and Garden State Parkway. The longest continuous stretch is about 6.9 miles on NJ 23.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 21 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
NJ 23 is the longest continuous segment at about 6.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on NJ 23 and Garden State Parkway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near CR 658 / Park Avenue.
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 14 decision points packed into just 21.3 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 29m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (CR 658 / Park Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.1 miles (North Oraton Parkway): Navigation decision point; at 0.8 miles (GSP / Garden State Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 14 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
CR 658 / Park Avenue
Turn left onto CR 658 / Park Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
North Oraton Parkway
Turn left onto North Oraton Parkway
Navigation decision point
5
0.8 mi into trip
|
~1m 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
6.6 mi into trip
|
~9m in
Take the exit toward NJ 3 West: Wayne
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Exit 153B
Toward NJ 3 West: Wayne
5
7.3 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
NJ 3 / State Route 3
Merge onto NJ 3 / State Route 3
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
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 Pompton Lakes, NJ, road signs point toward Butler and Cr 511 Alt.
Butler
11.9 mi in
|
~16m
Cr 511 Alt
19 mi in
|
~25m
|
via CR 511 ALT
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| NJ 23 | 6.9 mi | 8m |
| Garden State Parkway | 5.8 mi | 7m |
| US 46 | 3.7 mi | 4m |
| CR 511 ALT | 1 mi | 1m |
| State Route 3 | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Paterson-Hamburg Turnpike | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Wanaque Avenue | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Parkway Drive | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
NJ 23
— 6.9 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between East Orange, NJ and Pompton Lakes, NJ.
1
Start on Parkway Drive
277 ft
·
9 sec
·
Parkway Drive
2
Turn left onto CR 658
217 ft
·
11 sec
·
Park Avenue
Use the straight / left lanes.
3
Turn left onto North Oraton Parkway
63 ft
·
1 sec
·
North Oraton Parkway
4
Keep slight left at fork onto Parkway Drive
0.4 mi
·
42 sec
·
Parkway Drive
5
Continue on North Walnut Street
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
North Walnut Street
6
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
Toward GSP Toll North
7
Merge onto GSP
5.8 mi
·
7 min
·
Garden State Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Exit 153B
Toward NJ 3 West: Wayne
Use the slight left lane.
9
Merge onto NJ 3
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
State Route 3
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Merge onto US 46
3.7 mi
·
4 min
·
US 46
11
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Toward I 80 West, NJ 23 North: Delaware Water Gap, Butler
12
Merge onto NJ 23
4.6 mi
·
5 min
·
NJ 23
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Continue on NJ 23
2.3 mi
·
2 min
·
NJ 23
Use the right lane.
14
Take the exit onto CR 511 ALT
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
CR 511 ALT
Toward CR 511 Alt
15
Turn slight right
181 ft
·
6 sec
16
Turn slight right onto CR 511 ALT
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Paterson-Hamburg Turnpike
17
Turn left onto CR 684
0.4 mi
·
38 sec
·
Wanaque Avenue
18
Turn right onto CR 686
235 ft
·
5 sec
·
Colfax Avenue
19
Turn right onto Lakeside Avenue
83 ft
·
4 sec
·
Lakeside Avenue
20
Turn right
39 ft
·
2 sec
21
Arrive at destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.53 one way
$7.06 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $3.87 | $7.74 |
| premium | $4.93 | $4.13 | $8.26 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.70 | $9.41 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.40
Garden State Parkway
(5.8 mi)
$0.35
Paterson-Hamburg Turnpike
(0.8 mi)
$0.05
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: 7.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.4 | 0 | $2.24 | $1.02 |
| Efficient EV | 5.3 | 0 | $1.86 | $0.85 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.5 | 0 | $2.98 | $1.36 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
Pompton Lakes, NJ
Late night in Pompton Lakes on Saturday
Local time
12:16 AM
EDT
Current temp
43°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
26 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
29m 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 Pompton Lakes, NJ covers 21.3 miles and takes about 29m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are NJ 23, Garden State Parkway, US 46. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 10.6 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 $3.53 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 14 decision points packed into just 21.3 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 29m.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (CR 658 / Park Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.1 miles (North Oraton Parkway): Navigation decision point; at 0.8 miles (GSP / Garden State Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Between East Orange, NJ and Pompton Lakes, NJ, road signs point toward Butler and Cr 511 Alt.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Thomas Edison National Historical Park, Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park and Morristown 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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