Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
46m
Distance
29.5 mi
48 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
East Orange, NJ
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East Brunswick, NJ
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This straightforward 29.5-mile drive from East Orange to East Brunswick, New Jersey, is designed for a single day, taking approximately 46 minutes. Primarily utilizing the Garden State Parkway and US 1, the route offers a convenient way to travel within the Northeast region. With an estimated fuel cost of just $5, it's an economical option for a quick trip. There are no designated stops in the data, suggesting a direct journey. This drive is perfectly suited for a single day trip, allowing for easy planning without the need for an overnight stay.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Garden State Parkway | 13.3 mi | 18m |
| US 1 | 7.9 mi | 12m |
| Ryders Lane | 3.5 mi | 6m |
| Garden State Parkway Southbound | 1.3 mi | 1m |
| North Oraton Parkway | 1 mi | 1m |
| Oraton Parkway | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Whittlesey Avenue | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Dunhams Corner Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between East Orange, NJ and East Brunswick, NJ.
Start on Parkway Drive
Continue on North Oraton Parkway
Continue on Whittlesey Avenue
Turn straight onto Maybaum Avenue
Continue on Oraton Parkway
Keep slight right at fork onto Oraton Parkway
Take the ramp
Merge onto GSP
Continue on Garden State Parkway
Take the exit
Keep slight right at fork
Merge onto US 1
Continue on US 1
Continue on US 1
Take the exit
Turn straight onto CR 617
Turn left onto Dunhams Corner Road
Turn left onto Jensen Street
Turn right onto Dexter Road
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 1.8 and 29 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Keep slight right at fork onto Oraton Parkway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward US 1: Newark, Trenton
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight right at fork toward US 1 South: Trenton
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward CR 617 South: Ryders Lane, Milltown, East Brunswick
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Turn left onto Dunhams Corner Road
Lane positioning matters here
Regular Gas
$4.89 one way
$9.78 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $5.36 | $10.71 |
| premium | $4.93 | $5.72 | $11.44 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.51 | $13.03 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.88
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Tolls
$1
Total
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.9 | 0 | $3.10 | $1.42 |
| Efficient EV | 7.4 | 0 | $2.58 | $1.18 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.8 | 0 | $4.13 | $1.89 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Morning in East Orange on Sunday
Local time
9:41 AM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Partly Cloudy
Destination
Morning in East Brunswick on Sunday
Local time
9:41 AM
EDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
Expect a highway-focused experience on this journey, with 81% of the drive taking place on major roads. You'll encounter a significant stretch of 13.3 miles on the Garden State Parkway, offering a consistent pace. While the profile suggests a focus on highways, the inclusion of US 1 and Ryders Lane indicates a potential shift to more local arterial roads as you approach your destination. This mix provides a dynamic driving experience, moving from faster-paced highway travel to more integrated local thoroughfares.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Garden State Parkway and US 1. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.8 miles in near Oraton Parkway.
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 12 decision points packed into just 29.5 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 46m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.8 miles (Oraton Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 16.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 17.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between East Orange, NJ and East Brunswick, NJ, road signs point toward Gsp Toll South, Trenton, Milltown and Brunswick.
Gsp Toll South
Trenton
Milltown
Brunswick
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 46m. Total distance: 29.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
46m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (81%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
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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