Origin
Middlesex, NJ
Morning in Middlesex on Friday
Local time
8:12 AM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Middlesex, NJ to East Orange, NJ
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
40m
Distance
23.8 mi
38 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 37m
★
6 AM
0h 40m
8 AM
0h 47m
10 AM
0h 42m
12 PM
0h 42m
3 PM
0h 43m
5 PM
0h 46m
8 PM
0h 38m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Middlesex, NJ
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East Orange, NJ
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Trip Overview
This straightforward 23.8-mile drive from Middlesex to East Orange, New Jersey, is designed for a single day, taking about 40 minutes. You'll primarily be on major roadways, with 87% of the journey on highways, making it a quick trip. The estimated fuel cost is around $4, reflecting the efficiency of this predominantly highway-focused route. Given its short distance and duration, no overnight stays are necessary. This route stays within the Northeast region, offering a direct connection between two points in New Jersey without significant regional transitions.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 40m. Total distance: 23.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
40m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (87%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
Expect a highway-focused drive for the majority of this 23.8-mile trip, with 87% of your journey on high-speed roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 15.4 miles, primarily on US 22. This means you'll experience extended periods of consistent highway driving, interspersed with transitions onto the Garden State Parkway and South Oraton Parkway. The character is largely about efficiently covering distance rather than scenic exploration, with a focus on maintaining momentum.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 22 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 22 is the longest continuous segment at about 15.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 22 and Garden State Parkway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1 miles in near Greenbrook Road.
Driving Effort
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 11 decision points packed into just 23.8 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 40m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1 miles (Greenbrook Road): Navigation decision point; at 21.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 21.6 miles (CR 510 / South Orange Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
1 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
Greenbrook Road
At end of road, turn right onto Greenbrook Road
Navigation decision point
7
21.1 mi into trip
|
~34m 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
21.6 mi into trip
|
~35m 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.
6
22.5 mi into trip
|
~37m in
|
South Oraton Parkway
Keep slight left at fork onto South Oraton Parkway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
8
23.6 mi into trip
|
~39m 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 Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Middlesex, NJ and East Orange, NJ, road signs point toward Gsp Toll North: Paterson and Cr 510.
Gsp Toll North: Paterson
17 mi in
|
~28m
Cr 510
21.1 mi in
|
~34m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 22 | 15.4 mi | 24m |
| Garden State Parkway | 3.8 mi | 5m |
| South Oraton Parkway | 1 mi | 1m |
| Mountain Avenue | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Maybaum Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Greenbrook Road | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Parkway Drive | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Speedway Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 22
— 15.4 mi, about 24m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Middlesex, NJ and East Orange, NJ.
1
Start on Mountain Avenue
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Mountain Avenue
2
Turn left onto NJ 28
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
Bound Brook Road
3
Turn slight right onto Ramsey Road
510 ft
·
25 sec
·
Ramsey Road
4
At end of road, turn right onto Greenbrook Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Greenbrook Road
5
Continue on Sebrings Mills Road
347 ft
·
15 sec
·
Sebrings Mills Road
6
Turn right onto US 22
8.6 mi
·
13 min
·
US 22
7
Continue on US 22
5.4 mi
·
8 min
·
US 22
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Continue on US 22
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
US 22
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Toward GSP Toll North: Paterson
10
Merge onto GSP
3.8 mi
·
5 min
·
Garden State Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
Exit 144
Toward CR 510
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Turn straight onto Eastern Parkway
518 ft
·
17 sec
·
Eastern Parkway
13
Continue on Speedway Avenue
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
Speedway Avenue
14
At end of road, turn left onto CR 510
511 ft
·
10 sec
·
South Orange Avenue
Use the left / right lanes.
15
Turn slight right onto Maybaum Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Maybaum Avenue
16
Continue on Birchwood Avenue
362 ft
·
9 sec
·
Birchwood Avenue
17
Continue on South Oraton Parkway
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
South Oraton Parkway
Use the straight lane.
18
Keep slight left at fork onto South Oraton Parkway
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
South Oraton Parkway
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
19
Keep slight left at fork onto Parkway Drive
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
Parkway Drive
20
Turn sharp left onto North Arlington Avenue
343 ft
·
11 sec
·
North Arlington Avenue
Use the left lane.
21
Turn slight left onto Parkway Drive
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
Parkway Drive
22
Arrive at destination
Parkway Drive
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.95 one way
$7.89 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $4.32 | $8.64 |
| premium | $4.93 | $4.62 | $9.23 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.25 | $10.51 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.23
Garden State Parkway
(3.8 mi)
$0.23
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Tolls
$0
Total
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.1 | 0 | $2.50 | $1.14 |
| Efficient EV | 6 | 0 | $2.08 | $0.95 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.5 | 0 | $3.33 | $1.52 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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
Morning in East Orange on Friday
Local time
8:12 AM
EDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
7 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
40m 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 Middlesex, NJ to East Orange, NJ covers 23.8 miles and takes about 40m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 22, Garden State Parkway, South Oraton Parkway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 11.9 miles from Middlesex, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.95 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 short but busy drive. With 11 decision points packed into just 23.8 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 40m.
The main spots that need attention: at 1 miles (Greenbrook Road): Navigation decision point; at 21.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 21.6 miles (CR 510 / South Orange Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
Between Middlesex, NJ and East Orange, NJ, road signs point toward Gsp Toll North: Paterson and Cr 510.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Thomas Edison National Historical Park, Morristown National Historical Park and Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park. There are 4 parks within detour distance of this route.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. National park proximity is from the NPS API. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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