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Trip from East Orange, NJ to West Caldwell, NJ

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Drive Time

17m

Distance

10 mi

16 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$2

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

4 AM
0h 16m ★
6 AM
0h 17m
8 AM
0h 20m
10 AM
0h 18m
12 PM
0h 18m
3 PM
0h 18m
5 PM
0h 20m
8 PM
0h 16m ★

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

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city in Essex County, New Jersey, United States

East Orange, NJ

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township in Essex County, New Jersey, United States

West Caldwell, NJ

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Trip Overview

The drive from East Orange, NJ to West Caldwell, NJ covers 10 miles and takes about 17m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Essex Freeway, Park Avenue, Harrison Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 4.3 miles on Essex Freeway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.66 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

5 miles from East Orange, NJ

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 8m into the drive .

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Drive Character

The drive from East Orange, NJ to West Caldwell, NJ covers 10 miles and takes about 17m, using a mix of highways and local roads.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Essex Freeway is the longest continuous segment at about 4.3 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near CR 658 / Park Avenue.

Route Complexity 6/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 10 miles you will encounter 11 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (CR 658 / Park Avenue): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here; at 2 miles (CR 659 / Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.2 miles: Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 11 key points

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

7
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | CR 658 / Park Avenue

Turn sharp right onto CR 658 / Park Avenue

Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.
6
2 mi into trip | ~4m in | CR 659 / Main Street

Turn left onto CR 659 / Main Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
5
2.2 mi into trip | ~4m in

Turn right

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.
5
2.4 mi into trip | ~5m in

Take the ramp toward I 280 West

Navigation decision point

Toward I 280 West
8
6.9 mi into trip | ~10m in

Take the exit toward CR 527 North: The Caldwells, Livingston

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 5B Toward CR 527 North: The Caldwells, Livingston

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 West Caldwell, NJ, road signs point toward Cr 527 North: The Caldwells and Livingston.

Cr 527 North: The Caldwells

6.9 mi in | ~10m

Livingston

6.9 mi in | ~10m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Essex Freeway 4.3 mi 5m
Park Avenue 2 mi 4m
Harrison Avenue 1.1 mi 2m
Passaic Avenue 0.8 mi 1m
CR 527 0.7 mi 1m
Main Street 0.2 mi <1m
Mount Pleasant Avenue 0.1 mi <1m
Roseland Avenue 0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Essex Freeway — 4.3 mi, about 5m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between East Orange, NJ and West Caldwell, NJ.

1

Start on Parkway Drive

277 ft · 13 sec · Parkway Drive
2

Turn sharp right onto CR 658

2.0 mi · 4 min · Park Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
3

Turn left onto CR 659

0.2 mi · 30 sec · Main Street
Use the left lane.
4

Turn right

177 ft · 6 sec
Use the right lane.
5

Turn slight right onto CR 660

0.1 mi · 18 sec · Mount Pleasant Avenue
6

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 26 sec
Toward I 280 West
7

Merge onto I 280

4.3 mi · 5 min · Essex Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 33 sec
Exit 5B Toward CR 527 North: The Caldwells, Livingston Use the slight right lane.
9

Turn straight onto CR 527

0.7 mi · 1 min · CR 527
Use the straight lane.
10

Turn right onto CR 527; CR 611

0.1 mi · 16 sec · Eagle Rock Avenue
11

Turn left onto CR 527

0.1 mi · 19 sec · Roseland Avenue
12

Turn left onto CR 656

1.1 mi · 2 min · Harrison Avenue
Use the left lane.
13

At end of road, turn right onto CR 613

0.8 mi · 1 min · Passaic Avenue
14

Arrive at destination

CR 613

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 5 miles from East Orange, NJ, or about 8m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 4.3 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 10 miles or 17m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 5 miles or 8m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 14m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near West Caldwell, 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 10 miles and 17m.

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 Essex Freeway for about 4.3 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 5 mi from East Orange, NJ · 8m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Staten Island, NY

5 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

New York City, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Staten Island, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 5 miles from East Orange, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in West Caldwell, NJ

The final approach into West Caldwell, 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 West Caldwell, 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...

0 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 near mile 2.1
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...

8 mi from route ~20 min detour Free near mile 10
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...

12 mi from route ~31 min detour Free near mile 6.9
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...

21 mi from route ~51 min detour Free
View on nps.gov

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$1.66 one way

$3.32 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 4 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $1.82 $3.63
premium $4.93 $1.94 $3.88
diesel $5.61 $2.21 $4.42

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$2

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$27–$52

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 3.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 3 0 $1.05 $0.48
Efficient EV 2.5 0 $0.88 $0.40
EV Truck/SUV 4 0 $1.40 $0.64

Gas CO2

3 kg

EV CO2

1 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.

Forecast data refreshed 4 days ago

Origin

East Orange, NJ

Evening in East Orange on Tuesday

Local time

8:15 PM

EDT

Current temp

59°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

West Caldwell, NJ

Evening in West Caldwell on Tuesday

Local time

8:15 PM

EDT

Current temp

58°F

Unavailable

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

1 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

17m 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 West Caldwell, NJ covers 10 miles and takes about 17m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Essex Freeway, Park Avenue, Harrison Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 5 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 $1.66 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 10 miles you will encounter 11 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (CR 658 / Park Avenue): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here; at 2 miles (CR 659 / Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.2 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
Between East Orange, NJ and West Caldwell, NJ, road signs point toward Cr 527 North: The Caldwells and Livingston.

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