Origin
East Orange, NJ
Morning in East Orange on Sunday
Local time
10:29 AM
EDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from East Orange, NJ to Roselle, NJ
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
19m
Distance
11.3 mi
18 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 18m
★
6 AM
0h 20m
8 AM
0h 23m
10 AM
0h 21m
12 PM
0h 21m
3 PM
0h 21m
5 PM
0h 23m
8 PM
0h 19m
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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Roselle, NJ
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Trip Overview
East Orange, NJ to Roselle, NJ is 11.3 miles and takes about 19 minutes via Garden State Parkway, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short, straightforward trip stays within New Jersey, connecting two points in the Northeast region. It's primarily a highway-focused drive, making it a quick and convenient option for local travel. Given its minimal duration, it's ideal for a same-day excursion with no need for overnight stays.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Garden State Parkway | 6.6 mi | 9m |
| North Oraton Parkway | 1 mi | 1m |
| Westfield Avenue West | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Chestnut Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Oraton Parkway | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Whittlesey Avenue | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| North Avenue East | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Maybaum Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Garden State Parkway
— 6.6 mi, about 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between East Orange, NJ and Roselle, NJ.
1
Start on Parkway Drive
277 ft
·
7 sec
·
Parkway Drive
2
Continue on North Oraton Parkway
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
North Oraton Parkway
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
3
Continue on Whittlesey Avenue
0.4 mi
·
38 sec
·
Whittlesey Avenue
4
Turn straight onto Maybaum Avenue
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
Maybaum Avenue
5
Continue on Oraton Parkway
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
Oraton Parkway
Use the straight lane.
6
Keep slight right at fork onto Oraton Parkway
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
Oraton Parkway
Use the straight lane.
7
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
Toward GSP Toll South
8
Merge onto GSP
6.6 mi
·
9 min
·
Garden State Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Exit 137
Toward NJ 28: Roselle Park, Cranford
Use the slight right lane.
10
Keep slight left at fork
226 ft
·
7 sec
Toward NJ 28 East: Roselle Park, Elizabeth
Use the left / right lanes.
11
Turn left onto NJ 28
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
·
North Avenue East
12
Continue on NJ 28
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Westfield Avenue West
13
Turn right onto CR 619
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
Locust Street
14
Turn left onto CR 610
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
West 1st Avenue
Use the left lane.
15
Turn right onto CR 625
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Chestnut Street
16
Turn left onto East 7th Avenue
0.2 mi
·
40 sec
·
East 7th Avenue
17
Turn right onto Walnut Street
298 ft
·
13 sec
·
Walnut Street
18
Arrive at destination
Walnut Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 125 decision points cluster between mile 1.8 and 10.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
1.8 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
Oraton Parkway
Keep slight right at fork onto Oraton Parkway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
2.3 mi into trip
|
~4m 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.
8
8.8 mi into trip
|
~13m in
Take the exit toward NJ 28: Roselle Park, Cranford
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 137
Toward NJ 28: Roselle Park, Cranford
9
9.1 mi into trip
|
~14m in
Keep slight left at fork toward NJ 28 East: Roselle Park, Elizabeth
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left / right lanes.
Toward NJ 28 East: Roselle Park, Elizabeth
7
10.4 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
CR 610 / West 1st Avenue
Turn left onto CR 610 / West 1st Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.87 one way
$3.75 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $2.05 | $4.10 |
| premium | $4.93 | $2.19 | $4.38 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.49 | $4.99 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.39
Garden State Parkway
(6.6 mi)
$0.39
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Tolls
$0
Total
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.4 | 0 | $1.19 | $0.54 |
| Efficient EV | 2.8 | 0 | $0.99 | $0.45 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.5 | 0 | $1.58 | $0.72 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
Roselle, NJ
Morning in Roselle on Sunday
Local time
10:29 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°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
8 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
19m 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 heavily highway-focused, with 72% of the drive utilizing major roadways. You'll experience a 6.6-mile stretch on the Garden State Parkway, offering a consistent, faster pace for a significant portion of the journey. The drive primarily involves the Garden State Parkway and North Oraton Parkway before transitioning to Westfield Avenue West. Expect a smooth, direct experience with minimal complexity, making it a predictable and efficient trip.
72% 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: 6.6 mi on Garden State Parkway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Garden State Parkway and North Oraton Parkway. 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.
Driving Effort
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 12 decision points packed into just 11.3 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 19m.
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 2.3 miles (GSP / Garden State Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 8.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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 East Orange, NJ and Roselle, NJ, road signs point toward Gsp Toll South, Cranford and Elizabeth.
Gsp Toll South
2.1 mi in
|
~3m
Cranford
8.8 mi in
|
~13m
Elizabeth
9.1 mi in
|
~14m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 19m. Total distance: 11.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
19m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (72%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 6.6 miles on Garden State Parkway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.39 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 Roselle, 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 1.8 miles (Oraton Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 2.3 miles (GSP / Garden State Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 8.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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 Roselle, 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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