Origin
East Orange, NJ
Afternoon in East Orange on Thursday
Local time
3:56 PM
EDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from East Orange, NJ to Florham Park, NJ
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
23m
Distance
11.9 mi
19 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 21m
★
6 AM
0h 23m
8 AM
0h 27m
10 AM
0h 25m
12 PM
0h 24m
3 PM
0h 25m
5 PM
0h 27m
8 PM
0h 22m
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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Florham Park, NJ
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Trip Overview
The drive from East Orange, NJ to Florham Park, NJ covers 11.9 miles and takes about 23m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on South Orange Avenue, Columbia Turnpike, North Oraton Parkway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 7.7 miles on South Orange Avenue. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.97 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 23m. Total distance: 11.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
23m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (29%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a 23m drive with frequent turns across 11.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 11 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
South Orange Avenue is the longest continuous segment at about 7.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 1.6 miles in near CR 510 / South Orange Avenue.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 23m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.6 miles (CR 510 / South Orange Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 11.8 miles (CR 609 / Hanover Road): Navigation decision point; at 11.8 miles: Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 5 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
1.6 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
CR 510 / South Orange Avenue
Turn right onto CR 510 / South Orange Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
4
11.8 mi into trip
|
~22m in
|
CR 609 / Hanover Road
Turn right onto CR 609 / Hanover Road
Navigation decision point
5
11.8 mi into trip
|
~22m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
5
11.9 mi into trip
|
~22m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
4
11.9 mi into trip
|
~23m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South Orange Avenue | 7.7 mi | 14m |
| Columbia Turnpike | 2.4 mi | 4m |
| North Oraton Parkway | 1 mi | 1m |
| Whittlesey Avenue | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Maybaum Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Parkway Drive | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Hanover Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
South Orange Avenue
— 7.7 mi, about 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between East Orange, NJ and Florham Park, 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
·
32 sec
·
Maybaum Avenue
5
Turn right onto CR 510
7.7 mi
·
14 min
·
South Orange Avenue
Use the right lane.
6
Continue on CR 510
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Columbia Turnpike
7
Turn right onto CR 609
189 ft
·
10 sec
·
Hanover Road
8
Turn left
231 ft
·
22 sec
9
Turn left
51 ft
·
8 sec
10
Turn left
104 ft
·
7 sec
11
Arrive at destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.97 one way
$3.95 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $2.16 | $4.32 |
| premium | $4.93 | $2.31 | $4.62 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.63 | $5.25 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.17
Columbia Turnpike
(2.4 mi)
$0.17
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Tolls
$0
Total
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.6 | 0 | $1.25 | $0.57 |
| Efficient EV | 3 | 0 | $1.04 | $0.48 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.8 | 0 | $1.67 | $0.76 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
Florham Park, NJ
Afternoon in Florham Park on Thursday
Local time
3:56 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
23m 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 Florham Park, NJ covers 11.9 miles and takes about 23m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are South Orange Avenue, Columbia Turnpike, North Oraton Parkway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 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 $1.97 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 straightforward 23m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.6 miles (CR 510 / South Orange Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 11.8 miles (CR 609 / Hanover Road): Navigation decision point; at 11.8 miles: Navigation decision point.
The route from East Orange, NJ to Florham Park, NJ does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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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