This 66.9-mile drive from Browns Mills, NJ, to East Orange, NJ, is a manageable one-day trip that will take about 1 hour and 41 minutes to complete. You'll primarily be on major roadways like the New Jersey Turnpike and the Garden State Parkway, with a significant portion of the drive (60%) on highways. The estimated fuel cost for this journey is around $11, making it an economical option for a quick excursion within the Northeast region. Given the relatively short duration and straightforward route, no overnight stops are necessary. This route offers a practical way to travel between these two New Jersey locations without requiring extensive planning.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
33.4 miles from Browns Mills, NJ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 55m into the drive
.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
New Jersey Turnpike
22.9 mi
26m
Garden State Parkway
15.5 mi
21m
Browns Mills Cookstown Road
4.3 mi
7m
Sharon Station Road
4 mi
8m
Old York Road
3.7 mi
5m
Holmes Mill Road
2.9 mi
5m
Evergreen Road
1.4 mi
2m
Cookstown-New Egypt Road
1.3 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
New Jersey Turnpike
— 22.9 mi, about 26m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Browns Mills, NJ and East Orange, NJ.
1
Start on this road
85 ft·8 sec·this road
2
Turn right onto CR 545
187 ft·8 sec·Trenton Road
3
Turn right onto CR 667
0.4 mi·57 sec·Broadway Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
Continue on CR 667
0.8 mi·1 min·West Lakeshore Drive
5
Turn right onto CR 667
0.2 mi·31 sec·Bayberry Street
6
Turn left onto CR 667
0.3 mi·35 sec·East Lakeshore Drive
7
Continue on CR 667
4.3 mi·7 min·Browns Mills Cookstown Road
8
Continue on CR 616
0.2 mi·34 sec·Main Street
9
Continue on CR 616
1.3 mi·2 min·Cookstown-New Egypt Road
10
Continue on CR 616
0.6 mi·1 min·Maple Avenue
11
Continue on CR 528
0.2 mi·21 sec·Main Street
12
Turn left onto CR 8
1.4 mi·2 min·Evergreen Road
13
Continue on CR 27
2.9 mi·5 min·Holmes Mill Road
14
Turn right onto CR 27
0.6 mi·1 min·Burlington Path Road
15
Turn left onto CR 539
1.3 mi·1 min·Forked River Road
16
Enter roundabout onto CR 539 ALT
53 ft·0 sec·Sharon Station Road
17
Continue on CR 539 ALT
4.0 mi·8 min·Sharon Station Road
18
Turn left onto Herbert Road
0.6 mi·1 min·Herbert Road
19
Turn right onto CR 539
3.7 mi·5 min·Old York Road
20
Continue on CR 539
0.9 mi·1 min·South Main Street
21
Turn slight right
94 ft·3 sec
22
Turn right onto NJ 33
0.8 mi·1 min·Franklin Street
23
Turn left onto I 95; NJTP
23 mi·26 min·New Jersey Turnpike
24
Take the exit
0.5 mi·1 min
Exit 11Toward US 9, GSP: Garden State Parkway, WoodbridgeUse the slight right lane.
25
Keep slight right at fork
0.7 mi·1 min
Toward GSP North: Garden State ParkwayUse the slight right lane.
26
Merge onto GSP
16 mi·21 min·Garden State Parkway
Use the straight lane.
27
Take the exit
0.2 mi·23 sec
Exit 144Toward CR 510Use the straight / slight right lanes.
28
Turn straight onto Eastern Parkway
518 ft·17 sec·Eastern Parkway
29
Continue on Speedway Avenue
0.2 mi·35 sec·Speedway Avenue
30
At end of road, turn left onto CR 510
511 ft·10 sec·South Orange Avenue
Use the left / right lanes.
31
Turn slight right onto Maybaum Avenue
0.5 mi·1 min·Maybaum Avenue
32
Continue on Birchwood Avenue
362 ft·9 sec·Birchwood Avenue
33
Continue on South Oraton Parkway
0.1 mi·14 sec·South Oraton Parkway
Use the straight lane.
34
Keep slight left at fork onto South Oraton Parkway
0.9 mi·1 min·South Oraton Parkway
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
35
Keep slight left at fork onto Parkway Drive
0.2 mi·34 sec·Parkway Drive
36
Turn sharp left onto North Arlington Avenue
343 ft·11 sec·North Arlington Avenue
Use the left lane.
37
Turn slight left onto Parkway Drive
0.1 mi·12 sec·Parkway Drive
38
Arrive at destination
Parkway Drive
Trip Plan
For this 1 hour and 41-minute drive, departing earlier in the day can help you avoid potential traffic congestion, especially as you approach East Orange. With only 66.9 miles to cover, you have the flexibility to take breaks as needed, though no specific stops are noted on this route. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge; the estimated cost is $11, so plan to refuel before you start or at a convenient point along the New Jersey Turnpike if necessary. A practical tip for this route is to familiarize yourself with the transition from the Garden State Parkway to your final destination in East Orange, as this can be an area where navigation requires attention.
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 33.4 miles from Browns Mills, NJ, or about 55m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 22.9 miles.
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 15 miles or 27m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 33.4 miles or 55m 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 25m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near East Orange, NJ than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Browns Mills, NJ so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Browns Mills, NJ
This is one driving day of about 66.9 miles and 1h 41m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 15 miles from Browns Mills, NJ.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on New Jersey Turnpike for about 22.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 21
5 decision points cluster between mile 47.4 and 66.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
8
47.4 mi into trip|~1h 11m in
Take the exit toward US 9, GSP: Garden State Parkway, Woodbridge
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 11
Toward US 9, GSP: Garden State Parkway, Woodbri...
7
47.9 mi into trip|~1h 12m in
Keep slight right at fork toward GSP North: Garden State Parkway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward GSP North: Garden State Parkway
7
64.2 mi into trip|~1h 35m 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
64.7 mi into trip|~1h 37m 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
66.7 mi into trip|~1h 40m 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
$11.09 one way
$22.18 round trip
$4.21/gal25.4 MPG avg23 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.61
$12.15
$24.29
premium
$4.93
$12.97
$25.95
diesel
$5.61
$14.77
$29.54
Estimated Tolls: $4.13
New Jersey Turnpike
(22.9 mi)$3.20
Garden State Parkway
(15.5 mi)$0.93
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$11
Tolls
$4
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$40–$65
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 23.4 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging
· 0 stops
· 65% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
20.1
0
$7.02
$3.21
Efficient EV
16.7
0
$5.85
$2.68
EV Truck/SUV
26.8
0
$9.37
$4.28
Gas CO2
23 kg
EV CO2
8 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.
Forecast as of Apr 18, 2026
Origin
Browns Mills, NJ
Morning
in Browns Mills on Sunday
Local time
6:29 AM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Mostly Cloudy
E 5 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Destination
East Orange, NJ
Morning
in East Orange on Sunday
Local time
6:29 AM
EDT
Current temp
55°F
Mostly Cloudy
E 3 mph0% chanceLive forecast
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
3 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 41m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Thomas Edison National Historical Park
National Historical Park
Today, the brick buildings on Main Street in West Orange, NJ seem quiet, betraying little evidence of the research, development, and innovation of their heyday. Visitors can step back in time to Thoma...
Silk cloth and steam locomotives; textiles and continuous paper rolls; firearms and aircraft engines. What do these things have in common? All were manufactured in the same place - Paterson, NJ. In 17...
10 mi from route
~26 min detour
Free
near mile 66.9
Morristown National Historical Park commemorates the sites of General Washington and the Continental Army’s winter encampment from December 1779 to June 1780, where soldiers survived the coldest winte...
15 mi from route
~37 min detour
Free
near mile 57.6
Spanning 27,000 acres from Sandy Hook in New Jersey to Breezy Point in New York City, the park is both the gateway from the ocean into New York Harbor, and the gateway to the National Park Service for...
20 mi from route
~49 min detour
Free
near mile 64.5
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a mixed drive on this route, with a 60% highway share contributing to a faster pace for much of the journey. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 22.9 miles on the New Jersey Turnpike, offering a period of consistent travel. While much of the drive involves efficient highway driving, you'll also navigate sections on local roads like Browns Mills Cookstown Road, which will alter the driving experience. This blend means you'll experience both the efficiency of major interstates and the more varied conditions of secondary roads.
60% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
38 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 22.9 mi on New Jersey Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 47.4 miles in.
Driving Effort9/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 66.9 miles you will encounter 21 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 47.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 47.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 64.2 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.
On the drive from Browns Mills, NJ to East Orange, NJ, road signs begin pointing toward Woodbridge along the way.
Woodbridge
47.4 mi in|~1h 11m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 41m. Total distance: 66.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 41m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (60%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 22.9 miles on New Jersey Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $4.13 in tolls one way, starting with New Jersey Turnpike. 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 47.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 47.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 64.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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.
