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Trip from Lawrence, NJ to East Orange, NJ

Drive Time

1h 8m

Distance

46.3 mi

74 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$8

one way

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Best Time to Leave

Save up to 17 min
4 AM
1h 3m ★
6 AM
1h 9m
8 AM
1h 20m
10 AM
1h 13m
12 PM
1h 12m
3 PM
1h 13m
5 PM
1h 19m
8 PM
1h 6m

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

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Downtown Lawrence, NJ, NJ

Lawrence, NJ

Ren Aukeman

Downtown East Orange, NJ, NJ

East Orange, NJ

Malcolm Garret

Trip Overview

The drive from Lawrence, NJ to East Orange, NJ covers 46.3 miles and takes about 1h 8m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Brunswick Pike, Garden State Parkway, US 1 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 16 miles on Brunswick Pike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.66 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

23.1 miles from Lawrence, NJ

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 33m into the drive .

Drive Character

The drive from Lawrence, NJ to East Orange, NJ covers 46.3 miles and takes about 1h 8m, 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 27 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Brunswick Pike is the longest continuous segment at about 16 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

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 18.1 miles in near US 1.

Route Complexity 10/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

This is a demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 46.3 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 18.1 miles (US 1): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 18.2 miles (US 1): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 43.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 17 key points

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

7
18.1 mi into trip | ~26m in | US 1

Keep slight left at fork onto US 1 toward Newark|Newark, Camden, New Brunswick|Newark, Camden, New Brunswick

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward Newark|Newark, Camden, New Brunswick|New...
7
18.2 mi into trip | ~26m in | US 1

Keep slight left at fork onto US 1

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
43.6 mi into trip | ~1h 3m in

Take the exit toward CR 510

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 144 Toward CR 510
8
44.2 mi into trip | ~1h 4m in | CR 510 / South Orange Avenue

At end of road, turn left onto CR 510 / South Orange Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left / right lanes.
8
46.1 mi into trip | ~1h 8m in | North Arlington Avenue

Turn sharp left onto North Arlington Avenue

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

Use the left lane.

Towns Along This Route

Between Lawrence, NJ and East Orange, NJ, road signs point toward Newark|Newark, Camden, New Brunswick|Newark, New Brunswick and Cr 510.

Newark|Newark

18.1 mi in | ~26m | via US 1

Camden

18.1 mi in | ~26m | via US 1

New Brunswick|Newark

18.1 mi in | ~26m | via US 1

New Brunswick

18.1 mi in | ~26m | via US 1

Cr 510

43.6 mi in | ~1h 3m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Brunswick Pike 16 mi 22m
Garden State Parkway 14.9 mi 20m
US 1 10.3 mi 15m
Quaker Bridge Road 1.1 mi 1m
South Oraton Parkway 1 mi 1m
Lawrence Station Road 0.6 mi 1m
Maybaum Avenue 0.5 mi 1m
Parkway Drive 0.4 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Brunswick Pike — 16 mi, about 22m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Fountayne Boulevard

62 ft · 8 sec · Fountayne Boulevard
2

Turn left onto CR 608

0.6 mi · 1 min · Lawrence Station Road
3

At end of road, turn left onto CR 533

1.1 mi · 1 min · Quaker Bridge Road
4

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 35 sec
Use the slight right lane.
5

Merge onto US 1

16 mi · 22 min · Brunswick Pike
Use the straight / right lanes.
6

Keep slight left at fork onto US 1

0.1 mi · 9 sec · US 1
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7

Keep slight left at fork onto US 1

504 ft · 7 sec · US 1
Toward Newark|Newark, Camden, New Brunswick|Newark, Camden, New Brunswick
8

Keep slight left at fork onto US 1

366 ft · 5 sec · US 1
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Keep slight left at fork onto US 1

2.7 mi · 3 min · US 1
10

Continue on US 1

1.0 mi · 1 min · US 1
11

Continue on US 1

0.2 mi · 16 sec · US 1
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12

Continue on US 1

0.2 mi · 19 sec · US 1
Use the right lane.
13

Continue on US 1

5.9 mi · 9 min · US 1
Use the straight / right lanes.
14

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 1 min
Toward GSP Toll North: Garden State Parkway
15

Merge onto GSP

15 mi · 20 min · Garden State Parkway
Use the straight lane.
16

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 23 sec
Exit 144 Toward CR 510 Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17

Turn straight onto Eastern Parkway

518 ft · 17 sec · Eastern Parkway
18

Continue on Speedway Avenue

0.2 mi · 35 sec · Speedway Avenue
19

At end of road, turn left onto CR 510

511 ft · 10 sec · South Orange Avenue
Use the left / right lanes.
20

Turn slight right onto Maybaum Avenue

0.5 mi · 1 min · Maybaum Avenue
21

Continue on Birchwood Avenue

362 ft · 9 sec · Birchwood Avenue
22

Continue on South Oraton Parkway

0.1 mi · 14 sec · South Oraton Parkway
Use the straight lane.
23

Keep slight left at fork onto South Oraton Parkway

0.9 mi · 1 min · South Oraton Parkway
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
24

Keep slight left at fork onto Parkway Drive

0.2 mi · 34 sec · Parkway Drive
25

Turn sharp left onto North Arlington Avenue

343 ft · 11 sec · North Arlington Avenue
Use the left lane.
26

Turn slight left onto Parkway Drive

0.1 mi · 12 sec · Parkway Drive
27

Arrive at destination

Parkway Drive

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 23.1 miles from Lawrence, NJ, or about 33m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 16 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 46.3 miles or 1h 8m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 23.1 miles or 33m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 57m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near East Orange, NJ than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Lawrence, 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 Lawrence, NJ

This is one driving day of about 46.3 miles and 1h 8m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Lawrence, 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 Brunswick Pike for about 16 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 23.1 mi from Lawrence, NJ · 33m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Staten Island, NY

23 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 46.3 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Staten Island, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 23.1 miles from Lawrence, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in East Orange, NJ

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.

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...

2 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 near mile 46.3
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...

10 mi from route ~26 min detour Free near mile 46.3
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...

15 mi from route ~37 min detour Free near mile 38.3
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...

20 mi from route ~49 min detour Free near mile 43.1
View on nps.gov

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$7.66 one way

$15.32 round trip

$4.20/gal 25.4 MPG avg 16 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.60 $8.38 $16.77
premium $4.92 $8.97 $17.94
diesel $5.64 $10.29 $20.57

Estimated Tolls: $0.89

Garden State Parkway (14.9 mi) $0.89

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$8

Tolls

$1

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$34–$59

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 16.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 13.9 0 $4.86 $2.22
Efficient EV 11.6 0 $4.05 $1.85
EV Truck/SUV 18.5 0 $6.48 $2.96

Gas CO2

16 kg

EV CO2

5 kg (69% 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 3 days ago

Origin

Lawrence, NJ

Evening in Lawrence on Sunday

Local time

8:30 PM

EDT

Current temp

63°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

East Orange, NJ

Evening in East Orange on Sunday

Local time

8:30 PM

EDT

Current temp

59°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

4 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 8m 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 Lawrence, NJ to East Orange, NJ covers 46.3 miles and takes about 1h 8m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Brunswick Pike, Garden State Parkway, US 1. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 23.1 miles from Lawrence, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $7.66 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 is a demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 46.3 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 18.1 miles (US 1): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 18.2 miles (US 1): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 43.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Lawrence, NJ and East Orange, NJ, road signs point toward Newark|Newark, Camden, New Brunswick|Newark, New Brunswick and Cr 510.

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