Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
30m
Distance
17.4 mi
28 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Edgewater, NJ
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East Orange, NJ
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The drive from Edgewater, NJ to East Orange, NJ covers 17.4 miles and takes about 30m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Essex Freeway, New Jersey Turnpike, Park Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 3.4 miles on Essex Freeway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.88 one way before food or hotel costs.
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 30m. Total distance: 17.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
30m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (51%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
The drive from Edgewater, NJ to East Orange, NJ covers 17.4 miles and takes about 30m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. 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 505 / River Road.
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 13 decision points packed into just 17.4 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 30m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (CR 505 / River Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 10.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 14.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Turn right onto CR 505 / River Road
Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward I 280 West: Newark, Kearny
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Take the exit toward Clifton Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Turn right onto Clifton Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Turn sharp right onto Parkway Drive
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Edgewater, NJ to East Orange, NJ, road signs begin pointing toward Kearny along the way.
Kearny
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Essex Freeway | 3.4 mi | 5m |
| New Jersey Turnpike | 3.3 mi | 4m |
| Park Avenue | 3.1 mi | 6m |
| River Road | 3 mi | 4m |
| NJ 495 | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| CR 505 | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| Clifton Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| North Arlington Avenue | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Edgewater, NJ and East Orange, NJ.
Start on Hilliard Avenue
Turn right onto CR 505
Turn right onto CR 505
Continue on 60th Street
Turn left onto Park Avenue
Take the ramp
Merge onto NJ 495
Keep slight left at fork
Merge onto I 95
Take the exit
Continue on I 280
Take the exit
Turn right onto Clifton Avenue
Turn left onto CR 658
Turn right onto North Arlington Avenue
Turn sharp right onto Parkway Drive
Arrive at destination
Regular Gas
$2.88 one way
$5.77 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $3.16 | $6.32 |
| premium | $4.93 | $3.37 | $6.75 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.84 | $7.68 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.46
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Tolls
$0
Total
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.2 | 0 | $1.83 | $0.84 |
| Efficient EV | 4.4 | 0 | $1.52 | $0.70 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7 | 0 | $2.44 | $1.11 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Afternoon in Edgewater on Friday
Local time
3:41 PM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
Chance Rain Showers
Destination
Afternoon in East Orange on Friday
Local time
3:41 PM
EDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
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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