Origin
East Orange, NJ
Morning in East Orange on Sunday
Local time
7:55 AM
EDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from East Orange, NJ to South Plainfield, NJ
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
33m
Distance
19.2 mi
31 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 30m
★
6 AM
0h 33m
8 AM
0h 39m
10 AM
0h 35m
12 PM
0h 35m
3 PM
0h 35m
5 PM
0h 39m
8 PM
0h 32m
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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South Plainfield, NJ
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Trip Overview
This short 19.2-mile drive from East Orange, NJ to South Plainfield, NJ typically takes around 33 minutes, making it an easy day trip. You'll primarily navigate using the Garden State Parkway, Inman Avenue, and Raritan Road. With a modest estimated fuel cost of $3, this route is quite budget-friendly for a quick journey within the Northeast region. The mixed profile of the drive means you'll experience a variety of road types, so it's best suited for a single excursion rather than needing an overnight stay. Plan for a straightforward commute with minimal travel time.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Garden State Parkway | 9.1 mi | 12m |
| Inman Avenue | 2.3 mi | 4m |
| Raritan Road | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Maple Avenue | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Oak Ridge Road | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| North Oraton Parkway | 1 mi | 1m |
| Feather Bed Lane | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Oraton Parkway | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Garden State Parkway
— 9.1 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between East Orange, NJ and South Plainfield, 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
9.1 mi
·
12 min
·
Garden State Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
Exit 135
Toward Clark, Westfield
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Turn right onto CR 613
0.3 mi
·
59 sec
·
Central Avenue
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
11
Turn left onto CR 607
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Raritan Road
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
12
Continue on CR 607
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Oak Ridge Road
13
Continue on Feather Bed Lane
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Feather Bed Lane
14
At end of road, turn right onto CR 602
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Inman Avenue
Use the right lane.
15
At end of road, turn left onto CR 602
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
Old Raritan Road
16
Continue on CR 602
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
Maple Street
17
Continue on CR 602
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Maple Avenue
18
Turn left onto Front Street
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
·
Front Street
Use the left lane.
19
Turn right onto South Plainfield Avenue
122 ft
·
5 sec
·
South Plainfield Avenue
20
Arrive at destination
South Plainfield Avenue
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 115 decision points cluster between mile 1.8 and 19 — 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
11.3 mi into trip
|
~17m in
Take the exit toward Clark, Westfield
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 135
Toward Clark, Westfield
7
15.1 mi into trip
|
~25m in
|
CR 602 / Inman Avenue
At end of road, turn right onto CR 602 / Inman Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
19 mi into trip
|
~32m in
|
Front Street
Turn left onto Front Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.18 one way
$6.37 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $3.49 | $6.97 |
| premium | $4.93 | $3.72 | $7.45 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.24 | $8.48 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.55
Garden State Parkway
(9.1 mi)
$0.55
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Tolls
$1
Total
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.7 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 | 5.8 | 0 | $2.02 | $0.92 |
| Efficient EV | 4.8 | 0 | $1.68 | $0.77 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.7 | 0 | $2.69 | $1.23 |
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
South Plainfield, NJ
Morning in South Plainfield on Sunday
Local time
7:55 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
33m 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?
Expect a mixed drive on this route, with about 55% of your journey on highways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 9.1 miles along the Garden State Parkway, offering a period of consistent travel. As you transition from the parkway to local roads like Inman Avenue and Raritan Road, the driving experience will naturally change, likely involving more turns and varying speed limits. This blend of faster highway segments and more local road navigation provides a dynamic, yet manageable, driving feel.
55% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 9.1 mi on Garden State Parkway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
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 1.8 miles in near Oraton Parkway.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 11 decision points packed into just 19.2 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 33m.
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 11.3 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 South Plainfield, NJ, road signs point toward Gsp Toll South, Clark and Westfield.
Gsp Toll South
2.1 mi in
|
~3m
Clark
11.3 mi in
|
~17m
Westfield
11.3 mi in
|
~17m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 33m. Total distance: 19.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
33m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (55%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 9.1 miles on Garden State Parkway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.55 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 South Plainfield, 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 11.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at South Plainfield, 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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