Drive Time
1h 31m
Distance
77.5 mi
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$12
one way
The drive from Fairview, NJ to East Orange, NJ covers 77.5 miles and takes about 1h 31m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Skeet Road, Stokes Road, South Main Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $12.47 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
38.7 miles from Fairview, NJ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 45m into the drive .
Expect a 1h 31m drive with frequent turns across 77.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Skeet Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Stokes Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Medford-Mount Holly Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Mount Holly Bypass | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Mount Holly Avenue Bypass | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Burlington-Mount Holly Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Fairview, NJ and East Orange, NJ.
Start on the route
At the end of the road, turn left onto Skeet Road
Turn right onto Stokes Road
Continue on South Main Street
Continue on Medford-Mount Holly Road
Continue on Main Street
Turn left onto Mount Holly Bypass
Continue on Mount Holly Avenue Bypass
Continue on Mount Holly Bypass
At the end of the road, turn left onto Burlington-Mount Holly Road
Take the exit slight right toward NJTP: Hancock Lane, All Turns
Turn left onto Hancock Lane
Continue on NJ Turnpike Exit 5
Keep slight right to continue on NJTP North: New York
Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike
Keep slight left to continue on New Jersey Turnpike
Take the exit slight right toward GSP, US 9: Garden State Parkway, Woodbridge
Keep slight right to continue on GSP North: Garden State Parkway
Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway
Take the exit slight right toward CR 510
Turn straight onto Eastern Parkway
Continue on Speedway Avenue
At the end of the road, turn left onto South Orange Avenue
Turn slight right onto Maybaum Avenue
Continue on Birchwood Avenue
Continue on South Oraton Parkway
Keep slight left to continue on South Oraton Parkway
Keep slight left to continue on Parkway Drive
Turn sharp left onto North Arlington Avenue
Turn slight left onto Parkway Drive
Arrive at your destination
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.
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 77.5 miles or 1h 31m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 38.7 miles or 45m 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 17m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near East Orange, NJ than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Fairview, NJ so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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 Fairview, NJ
This is one driving day of about 77.5 miles and 1h 31m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 38.7 mi from Fairview, NJ · 45m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
39 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.
A short stop after about 77.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 38.7 miles from Fairview, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into East Orange, 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 East Orange, NJ.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$12.47 one way
$24.93 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $14.03 | $28.06 |
| premium | $4.95 | $15.12 | $30.23 |
| diesel | $5.98 | $18.25 | $36.49 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$12
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$37–$62
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 27.1 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 23.3 | 0 | $8.14 | $3.72 |
| Efficient EV | 19.4 | 0 | $6.78 | $3.10 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 31 | 0 | $10.85 | $4.96 |
Gas CO2
27 kg
EV CO2
9 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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Morning in Fairview on Saturday
Local time
8:33 AM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Morning in East Orange on Saturday
Local time
8:33 AM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
59°F
Staten Island, NY
39 mi in
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
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
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Thanks for your feedback!
Your tip has been submitted. Thanks!
/500
Recent Tips
·
Explore more options from Fairview, NJ or browse trips ending in East Orange, NJ.
Looking for more statewide routes? Browse NJ road trips.
Explore maps for Fairview, NJ or East Orange, NJ on MapSof.net.