Origin
Medford, NJ
Afternoon in Medford on Saturday
Local time
2:30 PM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Medford, NJ to East Orange, NJ
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 30m
Distance
76.6 mi
123 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$13
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 24m
★
6 AM
1h 31m
8 AM
1h 45m
10 AM
1h 36m
12 PM
1h 34m
3 PM
1h 36m
5 PM
1h 44m
8 PM
1h 27m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Medford, NJ
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East Orange, NJ
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Trip Overview
The drive from Medford, NJ to East Orange, NJ covers 76.6 miles and takes about 1h 30m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Medford-Mount Holly Road, Main Street, Mount Holly Bypass for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. At current regular gas prices, budget about $12.70 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
38.3 miles from Medford, NJ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 45m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Medford-Mount Holly Road | — | — |
| Main Street | — | — |
| Mount Holly Bypass | — | — |
| Mount Holly Avenue Bypass | — | — |
| Burlington-Mount Holly Road | — | — |
| NJTP | — | — |
| Hancock Lane | — | — |
| NJ Turnpike Exit 5 | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Medford-Mount Holly Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Medford, NJ and East Orange, NJ.
1
Start on North Main Street
0.3 mi
·
25 sec
·
North Main Street
2
Continue on Medford-Mount Holly Road
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Medford-Mount Holly Road
3
Continue on Main Street
2.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Main Street
4
Turn left onto Mount Holly Bypass
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Mount Holly Bypass
5
Continue on Mount Holly Avenue Bypass
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
Mount Holly Avenue Bypass
6
Continue on Mount Holly Bypass
0.5 mi
·
50 sec
·
Mount Holly Bypass
7
At the end of the road, turn left onto Burlington-Mount Holly Road
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Burlington-Mount Holly Road
8
Take the exit slight right toward NJTP: Hancock Lane, All Turns
0.1 mi
·
27 sec
·
NJTP: Hancock Lane, All Turns
9
Turn left onto Hancock Lane
305 ft
·
6 sec
·
Hancock Lane
10
Continue on NJ Turnpike Exit 5
0.2 mi
·
40 sec
·
NJ Turnpike Exit 5
11
Keep slight right to continue on NJTP North: New York
0.3 mi
·
52 sec
·
NJTP North: New York
12
Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike
5.1 mi
·
5 min
·
New Jersey Turnpike
13
Keep slight left to continue on New Jersey Turnpike
41 mi
·
47 min
·
New Jersey Turnpike
14
Take the exit slight right toward GSP, US 9: Garden State Parkway, Woodbridge
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
GSP, US 9: Garden State Parkway, Woodbridge
15
Keep slight right to continue on GSP North: Garden State Parkway
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
GSP North: Garden State Parkway
16
Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway
16 mi
·
21 min
·
Garden State Parkway
17
Take the exit slight right toward CR 510
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
CR 510
18
Turn straight onto Eastern Parkway
518 ft
·
18 sec
·
Eastern Parkway
19
Continue on Speedway Avenue
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
·
Speedway Avenue
20
At the end of the road, turn left onto South Orange Avenue
512 ft
·
11 sec
·
South Orange Avenue
21
Turn slight right onto Maybaum Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Maybaum Avenue
22
Continue on Birchwood Avenue
361 ft
·
9 sec
·
Birchwood Avenue
23
Continue on South Oraton Parkway
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
South Oraton Parkway
24
Keep slight left to continue on South Oraton Parkway
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
South Oraton Parkway
25
Keep slight left to continue on Parkway Drive
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
Parkway Drive
26
Turn sharp left onto North Arlington Avenue
344 ft
·
12 sec
·
North Arlington Avenue
27
Turn slight left onto Parkway Drive
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
Parkway Drive
28
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 38.3 miles from Medford, NJ, or about 45m 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 17 miles or 20m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 38.3 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.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Medford, NJ so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Medford, NJ
This is one driving day of about 76.6 miles and 1h 30m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 17 miles from Medford, 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.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
38 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 17 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 38.3 miles from Medford, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$12.70 one way
$25.40 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
27 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $13.91 | $27.82 |
| premium | $4.93 | $14.86 | $29.71 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $16.91 | $33.82 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$13
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$38–$63
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 26.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 23 | 0 | $8.04 | $3.68 |
| Efficient EV | 19.2 | 0 | $6.70 | $3.06 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 30.6 | 0 | $10.72 | $4.90 |
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.
Destination
East Orange, NJ
Afternoon in East Orange on Saturday
Local time
2:30 PM
EDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
45°F
Manalapan, NJ
38 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
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
6 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 30m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
76.6 mi in 1h 30m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
28 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Main road: Medford-Mount Holly Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
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 Medford, NJ to East Orange, NJ is easy. At 1h 30m 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 Medford, NJ to East Orange, NJ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 30m. Total distance: 76.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 30m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Medford, NJ to East Orange, NJ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at East Orange, NJ before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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