Origin
Asbury Park, NJ
Morning in Asbury Park on Sunday
Local time
9:25 AM
EDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Asbury Park, NJ to East Orange, NJ
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 6m
Distance
49.3 mi
79 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 2m
★
6 AM
1h 7m
8 AM
1h 18m
10 AM
1h 11m
12 PM
1h 10m
3 PM
1h 11m
5 PM
1h 17m
8 PM
1h 4m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Asbury Park, NJ
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East Orange, NJ
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Trip Overview
Asbury Park to East Orange is 49.3 miles and takes about 1 hour 6 minutes via Garden State Parkway, with a fuel budget near $8 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays entirely within New Jersey, moving you from the Northeast region to the Northeast region. It’s a fairly straightforward trip, mostly on a major parkway, making it a good option for a quick commute or a travel day where you just need to get from point A to point B efficiently. You'll find it's a highway-focused journey, so don't expect winding country roads, but rather a direct path.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Garden State Parkway | 41.8 mi | 53m |
| Asbury Avenue | 3.8 mi | 6m |
| South Oraton Parkway | 1 mi | 1m |
| Maybaum Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Parkway Drive | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Asbury Park Circle | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Speedway Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Eastern Parkway | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Garden State Parkway
— 41.8 mi, about 53m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Asbury Park, NJ and East Orange, NJ.
1
Start on CR 16
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Asbury Avenue
2
Continue on NJ 35; CR 16
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
·
Asbury Park Circle
3
Continue on CR 16
391 ft
·
6 sec
·
Asbury Park Circle
4
Keep slight right at fork onto NJ 66; CR 16
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Asbury Avenue
5
Continue on CR 16
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Asbury Avenue
6
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
Toward GSP Toll North
7
Merge onto GSP
0.3 mi
·
23 sec
·
Garden State Parkway
8
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
·
31 sec
9
Continue on GSP
41 mi
·
53 min
·
Garden State Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
Exit 144
Toward CR 510
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Turn straight onto Eastern Parkway
518 ft
·
17 sec
·
Eastern Parkway
12
Continue on Speedway Avenue
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
Speedway Avenue
13
At end of road, turn left onto CR 510
511 ft
·
10 sec
·
South Orange Avenue
Use the left / right lanes.
14
Turn slight right onto Maybaum Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Maybaum Avenue
15
Continue on Birchwood Avenue
362 ft
·
9 sec
·
Birchwood Avenue
16
Continue on South Oraton Parkway
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
South Oraton Parkway
Use the straight lane.
17
Keep slight left at fork onto South Oraton Parkway
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
South Oraton Parkway
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
18
Keep slight left at fork onto Parkway Drive
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
Parkway Drive
19
Turn sharp left onto North Arlington Avenue
343 ft
·
11 sec
·
North Arlington Avenue
Use the left lane.
20
Turn slight left onto Parkway Drive
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
Parkway Drive
21
Arrive at destination
Parkway Drive
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
25 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 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 24.6 miles from Asbury Park, 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.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 105 decision points cluster between mile 1.6 and 49.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
1.6 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
NJ 66; CR 16 / Asbury Avenue
Keep slight right at fork onto NJ 66; CR 16 / Asbury Avenue
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
7
46.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 1m 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
47.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 2m 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
48 mi into trip
|
~1h 4m 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
49.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 6m 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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.17 one way
$16.35 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
17 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $8.95 | $17.90 |
| premium | $4.93 | $9.56 | $19.12 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.88 | $21.77 |
Estimated Tolls: $2.50
Garden State Parkway
(41.8 mi)
$2.50
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Tolls
$3
Total
$11
Estimated CO2 emission: 17.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14.8 | 0 | $5.18 | $2.37 |
| Efficient EV | 12.3 | 0 | $4.31 | $1.97 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 19.7 | 0 | $6.90 | $3.16 |
Gas CO2
17 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (65% 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 Sunday
Local time
9:25 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
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
1h 6m 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?
This route is an 88% highway-focused drive, meaning you'll spend most of your time on high-speed roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 41.8 miles on the Garden State Parkway. Expect a consistent driving experience, primarily on the parkway, with Asbury Avenue and South Oraton Parkway making up the remaining portions. The character of the drive is largely defined by the parkway's design, offering a relatively smooth and direct path between these two New Jersey locations.
88% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
21 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 41.8 mi on Garden State Parkway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Garden State Parkway and Asbury Avenue. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.6 miles in near NJ 66; CR 16 / Asbury Avenue.
Driving Effort
9/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 49.3 miles you will encounter 10 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.6 miles (NJ 66; CR 16 / Asbury Avenue): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 46.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 47.1 miles (CR 510 / South Orange Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Asbury Park, NJ and East Orange, NJ, road signs point toward Gsp Toll North and Cr 510.
Gsp Toll North
4.1 mi in
|
~6m
Cr 510
46.6 mi in
|
~1h 1m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 6m. Total distance: 49.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 6m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (88%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 41.8 miles on Garden State Parkway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $2.50 in tolls one way, starting with Garden State Parkway. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at East Orange, NJ before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.6 miles (NJ 66; CR 16 / Asbury Avenue): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 46.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 47.1 miles (CR 510 / South Orange Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Thomas Edison National Historical Park, Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park and Morristown National Historical Park (4 total within detour distance). See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
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 US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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