Origin
East Orange, NJ
Morning in East Orange on Sunday
Local time
8:00 AM
EDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from East Orange, NJ to Short Hills, NJ
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
18m
Distance
8.9 mi
14 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 17m
★
6 AM
0h 19m
8 AM
0h 22m
10 AM
0h 20m
12 PM
0h 19m
3 PM
0h 20m
5 PM
0h 22m
8 PM
0h 18m
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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Short Hills, NJ
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Trip Overview
East Orange, NJ to Short Hills, NJ is 8.9 miles and takes about 18 minutes via South Orange Avenue and North Oraton Parkway, with a fuel budget near $1 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This quick trip stays within the Northeast region, specifically in New Jersey. Given its short distance and duration, this drive is best suited for a single day, offering a straightforward local connection. It's the kind of drive that gets you from point A to point B without much fuss, ideal when you need to get somewhere nearby efficiently.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South Orange Avenue | 6.2 mi | 12m |
| North Oraton Parkway | 1 mi | 1m |
| White Oak Ridge Road | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| Whittlesey Avenue | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Maybaum Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Westview Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Parkway Drive | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
South Orange Avenue
— 6.2 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between East Orange, NJ and Short Hills, 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
·
32 sec
·
Maybaum Avenue
5
Turn right onto CR 510
6.2 mi
·
12 min
·
South Orange Avenue
Use the right lane.
6
Turn left onto CR 608
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
White Oak Ridge Road
7
Continue on CR 608
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
·
White Oak Ridge Road
8
Turn left onto Westview Road
0.2 mi
·
40 sec
·
Westview Road
9
Arrive at destination
Westview Road
Heads-up: tricky spots
3 of 33 decision points cluster between mile 1.6 and 8.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
1.6 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
CR 510 / South Orange Avenue
Turn right onto CR 510 / South Orange Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
3
7.8 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
CR 608 / White Oak Ridge Road
Turn left onto CR 608 / White Oak Ridge Road
Navigation decision point
4
8.7 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
Westview Road
Turn left onto Westview Road
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.48 one way
$2.95 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $1.62 | $3.23 |
| premium | $4.93 | $1.73 | $3.45 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.97 | $3.93 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.7 | 0 | $0.93 | $0.43 |
| Efficient EV | 2.2 | 0 | $0.78 | $0.36 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.6 | 0 | $1.25 | $0.57 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 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
Short Hills, NJ
Morning in Short Hills on Sunday
Local time
8:00 AM
EDT
Current temp
45°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
24 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
18m 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 is a turn-heavy local drive, featuring only about 12% highway share. You'll spend most of your time navigating local streets, with the longest uninterrupted stretch being 6.2 miles along South Orange Avenue. Expect frequent turns and changes in road type as you transition between South Orange Avenue, North Oraton Parkway, and White Oak Ridge Road. The character of the drive is consistently urban and suburban, requiring your attention for navigation and traffic.
Only 12% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
9 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 6.2 mi on South Orange Avenue.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 1.6 miles in near CR 510 / South Orange Avenue.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from East Orange, NJ to Short Hills, NJ is easy. At 18m with 12% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.6 miles (CR 510 / South Orange Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 7.8 miles (CR 608 / White Oak Ridge Road): Navigation decision point; at 8.7 miles (Westview Road): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 18m. Total distance: 8.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
18m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (12%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 6.2 miles on South Orange Avenue. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 1.6 miles (CR 510 / South Orange Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 7.8 miles (CR 608 / White Oak Ridge Road): Navigation decision point; at 8.7 miles (Westview Road): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Short Hills, 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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