Origin
Wanaque, NJ
Afternoon in Wanaque on Friday
Local time
2:20 PM
EDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Wanaque, 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
31m
Distance
23 mi
37 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 29m
★
6 AM
0h 32m
8 AM
0h 37m
10 AM
0h 34m
12 PM
0h 33m
3 PM
0h 34m
5 PM
0h 37m
8 PM
0h 30m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Wanaque, NJ
Agastya Garg
East Orange, NJ
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Trip Overview
The drive from Wanaque, NJ to East Orange, NJ covers 23 miles and takes about 31m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Union Avenue, I 287 South, NJ 23 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.81 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 31m. Total distance: 23 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
31m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 31m drive with frequent turns across 23 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Union Avenue is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
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 Wanaque, NJ to East Orange, NJ is easy. At 31m 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 Wanaque, NJ to East Orange, NJ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Union Avenue | — | — |
| I 287 South | — | — |
| NJ 23 | — | — |
| NJ 23 South | — | — |
| I 80 East | — | — |
| US 46 East | — | — |
| GSP Toll South | — | — |
| Garden State Parkway | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Union Avenue
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wanaque, NJ and East Orange, NJ.
1
Start on Ringwood Avenue
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Ringwood Avenue
2
Turn right onto Union Avenue
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
Union Avenue
3
Take the ramp left toward I 287 South: Morristown
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
I 287 South: Morristown
4
Merge slight right
1.5 mi
·
1 min
5
Take the exit slight right toward NJ 23: Riverdale, Wayne, Butler
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
NJ 23: Riverdale, Wayne, Butler
6
Keep slight left to continue on NJ 23 South: Riverdale, Wayne
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
·
NJ 23 South: Riverdale, Wayne
7
Merge slight left
0.9 mi
·
1 min
8
Keep slight left
6.2 mi
·
7 min
9
Take the exit slight left toward I 80 East, US 46 East: New York, Clifton
299 ft
·
7 sec
·
I 80 East, US 46 East: New York, Clifton
10
Keep slight right to continue on US 46 East: Clifton
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
US 46 East: Clifton
11
Merge slight right
2.1 mi
·
2 min
12
Continue straight
1.6 mi
·
1 min
13
Turn slight left
1.3 mi
·
1 min
14
Take the exit slight right toward GSP Toll South
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
GSP Toll South
15
Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway
5.6 mi
·
7 min
·
Garden State Parkway
16
Take the exit slight right toward East Orange
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
·
East Orange
17
Turn straight onto Parkway Drive
0.5 mi
·
59 sec
·
Parkway Drive
18
Arrive at your destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.81 one way
$7.63 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $4.18 | $8.35 |
| premium | $4.93 | $4.46 | $8.92 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.08 | $10.16 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.9 | 0 | $2.41 | $1.10 |
| Efficient EV | 5.8 | 0 | $2.01 | $0.92 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.2 | 0 | $3.22 | $1.47 |
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
Afternoon in East Orange on Friday
Local time
2:20 PM
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
1 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
31m 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 Wanaque, NJ to East Orange, NJ covers 23 miles and takes about 31m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Union Avenue, I 287 South, NJ 23. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 11.5 miles from Wanaque, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.81 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.
The drive from Wanaque, NJ to East Orange, NJ is easy. At 31m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Wanaque, NJ to East Orange, NJ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Wanaque, NJ to East Orange, NJ does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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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