Origin
East Orange, NJ
Morning in East Orange on Sunday
Local time
6:23 AM
EDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from East Orange, NJ to Oakland, NJ
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
31m
Distance
21.2 mi
34 km
Drive Score
7/10
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.
East Orange, NJ
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Oakland, NJ
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Trip Overview
East Orange to Oakland is 21.2 miles and takes about 31 minutes via Garden State Parkway and NJ 23, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a straightforward, same-day trip entirely within New Jersey. You'll primarily be on major roadways, making it a quick hop between two points in the Northeast region. Consider this route if you need an efficient way to get from one side of the state to the other without much fuss. It’s designed for speed and directness, so don't expect extensive detours or leisurely sightseeing.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Garden State Parkway | 5.8 mi | 7m |
| NJ 23 | 3.9 mi | 4m |
| US 46 | 3.7 mi | 4m |
| Black Oak Ridge Road | 2.4 mi | 4m |
| Terhune Drive | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| State Route 3 | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Paterson-Hamburg Turnpike | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Parkway Drive | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Garden State Parkway
— 5.8 mi, about 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between East Orange, NJ and Oakland, NJ.
1
Start on Parkway Drive
277 ft
·
9 sec
·
Parkway Drive
2
Turn left onto CR 658
217 ft
·
11 sec
·
Park Avenue
Use the straight / left lanes.
3
Turn left onto North Oraton Parkway
63 ft
·
1 sec
·
North Oraton Parkway
4
Keep slight left at fork onto Parkway Drive
0.4 mi
·
42 sec
·
Parkway Drive
5
Continue on North Walnut Street
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
North Walnut Street
6
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
Toward GSP Toll North
7
Merge onto GSP
5.8 mi
·
7 min
·
Garden State Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Exit 153B
Toward NJ 3 West: Wayne
Use the slight left lane.
9
Merge onto NJ 3
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
State Route 3
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Merge onto US 46
3.7 mi
·
4 min
·
US 46
11
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Toward I 80 West, NJ 23 North: Delaware Water Gap, Butler
12
Merge onto NJ 23
3.9 mi
·
4 min
·
NJ 23
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
28 sec
Toward Black Oak Ridge Road
14
At end of road, turn left onto US 202
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Black Oak Ridge Road
15
Turn left onto US 202
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Paterson-Hamburg Turnpike
Use the left / right lanes.
16
Turn right onto US 202
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Terhune Drive
17
Continue on US 202
348 ft
·
5 sec
·
Ramapo Valley Road
18
Arrive at destination
US 202
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 145 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 7.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
CR 658 / Park Avenue
Turn left onto CR 658 / Park Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
North Oraton Parkway
Turn left onto North Oraton Parkway
Navigation decision point
5
0.8 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
GSP / Garden State Parkway
Merge onto GSP / Garden State Parkway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
6.6 mi into trip
|
~9m in
Take the exit toward NJ 3 West: Wayne
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Exit 153B
Toward NJ 3 West: Wayne
5
7.3 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
NJ 3 / State Route 3
Merge onto NJ 3 / State Route 3
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.51 one way
$7.03 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $3.85 | $7.70 |
| premium | $4.93 | $4.11 | $8.22 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.68 | $9.36 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.40
Garden State Parkway
(5.8 mi)
$0.35
Paterson-Hamburg Turnpike
(0.8 mi)
$0.05
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Tolls
$0
Total
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.4 | 0 | $2.23 | $1.02 |
| Efficient EV | 5.3 | 0 | $1.85 | $0.85 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.5 | 0 | $2.97 | $1.36 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
Oakland, NJ
Morning in Oakland on Sunday
Local time
6:23 AM
EDT
Current temp
43°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
26 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
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.
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is predominantly highway-focused, with 73% of the journey utilizing major roads. You'll experience the Garden State Parkway for a significant stretch, including the longest uninterrupted segment of 5.8 miles on that road. Following that, you'll transition to NJ 23 and US 46, which offer a mix of highway and arterial road characteristics. The profile suggests a consistent, relatively fast-paced drive for most of the trip, allowing you to cover the 21.2 miles efficiently. Expect conditions typical of busy New Jersey arteries.
73% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 5.8 mi on Garden State Parkway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Garden State Parkway and NJ 23. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near CR 658 / Park Avenue.
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 14 decision points packed into just 21.2 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 31m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (CR 658 / Park Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.1 miles (North Oraton Parkway): Navigation decision point; at 0.8 miles (GSP / Garden State Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. 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.
On the drive from East Orange, NJ to Oakland, NJ, road signs begin pointing toward Butler along the way.
Butler
11.9 mi in
|
~16m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 31m. Total distance: 21.2 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 (73%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 5.8 miles on Garden State Parkway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.40 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 Oakland, 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 0.1 miles (CR 658 / Park Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.1 miles (North Oraton Parkway): Navigation decision point; at 0.8 miles (GSP / Garden State Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Oakland, 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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