Origin
Bradley Gardens, NJ
Morning in Bradley Gardens on Sunday
Local time
9:34 AM
EDT
Current temp
70°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bradley Gardens, 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
49m
Distance
35.1 mi
57 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 46m
★
6 AM
0h 50m
8 AM
0h 58m
10 AM
0h 53m
12 PM
0h 52m
3 PM
0h 53m
5 PM
0h 57m
8 PM
0h 47m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bradley Gardens, NJ
Mike Norris
East Orange, NJ
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Trip Overview
Bradley Gardens to East Orange is 35.1 miles and takes about 49 minutes via Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway, I 287, and Garden State Parkway, with a fuel budget near $6 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a straightforward, highway-focused trip entirely within New Jersey, connecting two points in the Northeast region. Given its short distance and duration, it's an ideal route for a quick commute or a brief excursion. You'll spend most of your time on major roadways, making it a practical choice when speed and efficiency are priorities.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway | 21.7 mi | 25m |
| I 287 | 2.5 mi | 2m |
| Garden State Parkway | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| US 202 | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| South Oraton Parkway | 1 mi | 1m |
| Old York Road | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| First Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Maybaum Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
— 21.7 mi, about 25m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bradley Gardens, NJ and East Orange, NJ.
1
Start on Maple Street
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Maple Street
2
At end of road, turn left onto CR 567
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Old York Road
3
Continue on CR 567
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
·
West Somerset Street
4
Turn left onto CR 567
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
First Avenue
5
Turn right onto US 202
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
US 202
6
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
Toward I 287 North: Netcong, Morristown
7
Merge onto I 287
2.5 mi
·
2 min
·
I 287
8
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 21A
Toward I 78 East: New York City
Use the slight right lane.
9
Merge onto I 78
0.5 mi
·
37 sec
·
Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
10
Keep slight right at fork onto I 78
17 mi
·
19 min
·
Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight right at fork onto I 78
4.6 mi
·
5 min
·
Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
47 sec
Exit 52
Toward GSP: G.S. Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Keep slight left at fork
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Toward GSP North Toll
14
Merge onto GSP
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Garden State Parkway
15
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
Exit 144
Toward CR 510
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Turn straight onto Eastern Parkway
518 ft
·
17 sec
·
Eastern Parkway
17
Continue on Speedway Avenue
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
Speedway Avenue
18
At end of road, turn left onto CR 510
511 ft
·
10 sec
·
South Orange Avenue
Use the left / right lanes.
19
Turn slight right onto Maybaum Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Maybaum Avenue
20
Continue on Birchwood Avenue
362 ft
·
9 sec
·
Birchwood Avenue
21
Continue on South Oraton Parkway
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
South Oraton Parkway
Use the straight lane.
22
Keep slight left at fork onto South Oraton Parkway
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
South Oraton Parkway
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
23
Keep slight left at fork onto Parkway Drive
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
Parkway Drive
24
Turn sharp left onto North Arlington Avenue
343 ft
·
11 sec
·
North Arlington Avenue
Use the left lane.
25
Turn slight left onto Parkway Drive
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
Parkway Drive
26
Arrive at destination
Parkway Drive
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
18 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 35 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 17.6 miles from Bradley Gardens, 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 185 decision points cluster between mile 6.9 and 34.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
6.9 mi into trip
|
~12m in
Take the exit toward I 78 East: New York City
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 21A
Toward I 78 East: New York City
7
29.3 mi into trip
|
~38m in
Take the exit toward GSP: G.S. Parkway
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 52
Toward GSP: G.S. Parkway
7
32.5 mi into trip
|
~44m 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
33 mi into trip
|
~45m 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
34.9 mi into trip
|
~49m 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
$5.82 one way
$11.64 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $6.37 | $12.75 |
| premium | $4.93 | $6.81 | $13.61 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.75 | $15.50 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.14
Garden State Parkway
(2.3 mi)
$0.14
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Tolls
$0
Total
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.5 | 0 | $3.69 | $1.68 |
| Efficient EV | 8.8 | 0 | $3.07 | $1.40 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14 | 0 | $4.91 | $2.25 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 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
Morning in East Orange on Sunday
Local time
9:34 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 cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
49m 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?
Expect a highway-focused drive for this trip, with 86% of the route utilizing major expressways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 21.7 miles on the Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway. This suggests a consistent pace for a significant portion of your journey. The drive is characterized by its reliance on high-speed roadways, meaning you'll experience the efficiency of interstate travel for most of the 35.1 miles. It's a route designed for direct transit rather than a winding exploration.
86% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
26 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 21.7 mi on Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway and I 287. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 6.9 miles in.
Driving Effort
10/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 18 decision points packed into just 35.1 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 49m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 6.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 29.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 32.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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 Bradley Gardens, NJ and East Orange, NJ, road signs point toward Morristown, Gsp North Toll and Cr 510.
Morristown
4 mi in
|
~8m
Gsp North Toll
29.5 mi in
|
~39m
Cr 510
32.5 mi in
|
~44m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 49m. Total distance: 35.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
49m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (86%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 21.7 miles on Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.14 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 6.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 29.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 32.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Thomas Edison National Historical Park, Morristown National Historical Park and Paterson Great Falls 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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