Origin
East Orange, NJ
Afternoon in East Orange on Thursday
Local time
3:51 PM
EDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from East Orange, NJ to Gloucester City, NJ
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 51m
Distance
88.3 mi
142 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$15
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 43m
★
6 AM
1h 51m
8 AM
2h 8m
10 AM
1h 57m
12 PM
1h 55m
3 PM
1h 58m
5 PM
2h 7m
8 PM
1h 47m
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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Gloucester City, NJ
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Trip Overview
The drive from East Orange, NJ to Gloucester City, NJ covers 88.3 miles and takes about 1h 51m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on North Oraton Parkway, Whittlesey Avenue, Maybaum Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $14.64 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.
Midpoint
44.1 miles from East Orange, NJ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 55m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 51m. Total distance: 88.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 51m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 51m drive with frequent turns across 88.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 29 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
North Oraton Parkway is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from East Orange, NJ to Gloucester City, NJ is easy. At 1h 51m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from East Orange, NJ to Gloucester City, NJ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Oraton Parkway | — | — |
| Whittlesey Avenue | — | — |
| Maybaum Avenue | — | — |
| Oraton Parkway | — | — |
| GSP Toll South | — | — |
| Garden State Parkway | — | — |
| Garden State Parkway Southbound | — | — |
| I 95 | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
North Oraton Parkway
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between East Orange, NJ and Gloucester City, NJ.
1
Start on Parkway Drive
276 ft
·
8 sec
·
Parkway Drive
2
Continue on North Oraton Parkway
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
North Oraton Parkway
3
Continue on Whittlesey Avenue
0.4 mi
·
39 sec
·
Whittlesey Avenue
4
Turn straight onto Maybaum Avenue
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
Maybaum Avenue
5
Continue on Oraton Parkway
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
Oraton Parkway
6
Keep slight right to continue on Oraton Parkway
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
Oraton Parkway
7
Take the ramp straight toward GSP Toll South
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
GSP Toll South
8
Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway
13 mi
·
18 min
·
Garden State Parkway
9
Continue on Garden State Parkway Southbound
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Garden State Parkway Southbound
10
Take the exit slight right toward I 95, NJTP, US 9, NJ 440, I 287: New York City, Philadelphia, Woodbridge, Perth Amboy
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
I 95, NJTP, US 9, NJ 440, I 287: New York City, Philadelphia, Woodbridge, Perth Amboy
11
Keep slight left to continue on I 95, NJTP: New York City, Philadelphia
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
·
I 95, NJTP: New York City, Philadelphia
12
Keep slight left
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
13
Keep slight left to continue on I 95 South, NJTP South: Trenton
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
I 95 South, NJTP South: Trenton
14
Keep slight left
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
15
Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike
39 mi
·
45 min
·
New Jersey Turnpike
16
Keep slight left to continue on New Jersey Turnpike
17 mi
·
19 min
·
New Jersey Turnpike
17
Take the exit slight right toward NJ 73: Mount Laurel, Camden
0.5 mi
·
56 sec
·
NJ 73: Mount Laurel, Camden
18
Keep slight right to continue on NJ 73 North: Camden
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
NJ 73 North: Camden
19
Merge slight left
0.5 mi
·
43 sec
20
Take the exit right toward I 295 South: Delaware Memorial Bridge
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
I 295 South: Delaware Memorial Bridge
21
Merge slight left
9.4 mi
·
10 min
22
Take the exit slight left toward I 76 West: Camden, Philadelphia
0.7 mi
·
50 sec
·
I 76 West: Camden, Philadelphia
23
Merge slight left onto North-South Freeway
0.4 mi
·
30 sec
·
North-South Freeway
24
Take the exit slight right toward US 130 North: Collingswood
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
US 130 North: Collingswood
25
Merge slight left onto Crescent Boulevard
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
Crescent Boulevard
26
Turn left onto Klemm Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Klemm Avenue
27
Turn left onto Francis Street
400 ft
·
20 sec
·
Francis Street
28
Turn right onto East Brown Street
266 ft
·
12 sec
·
East Brown Street
29
Arrive at your destination
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 44.1 miles from East Orange, NJ, or about 55m into the drive.
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 19 miles or 23m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 44.1 miles or 55m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 34m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Gloucester City, NJ than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving East Orange, NJ so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from East Orange, NJ
This is one driving day of about 88.3 miles and 1h 51m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 19 miles from East Orange, NJ.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 44.1 mi from East Orange, NJ · 55m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
44 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 19 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 44.1 miles from East Orange, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Gloucester City, NJ
The final approach into Gloucester City, NJ usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$14.64 one way
$29.28 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
31 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $16.03 | $32.07 |
| premium | $4.93 | $17.12 | $34.25 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $19.50 | $38.99 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$15
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$40–$65
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 30.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 26.5 | 0 | $9.27 | $4.24 |
| Efficient EV | 22.1 | 0 | $7.73 | $3.53 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 35.3 | 0 | $12.36 | $5.65 |
Gas CO2
31 kg
EV CO2
10 kg (68% 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
Gloucester City, NJ
Afternoon in Gloucester City on Thursday
Local time
3:51 PM
EDT
Current temp
48°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
21 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
1h 51m 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 Gloucester City, NJ covers 88.3 miles and takes about 1h 51m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are North Oraton Parkway, Whittlesey Avenue, Maybaum Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 44.1 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 $14.64 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.
The drive from East Orange, NJ to Gloucester City, NJ is easy. At 1h 51m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from East Orange, NJ to Gloucester City, NJ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from East Orange, NJ to Gloucester City, NJ does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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