Origin
East Orange, NJ
Morning in East Orange on Sunday
Local time
6:02 AM
EDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from East Orange, NJ to Wantage, NJ
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 18m
Distance
50.4 mi
81 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 12m
★
6 AM
1h 18m
8 AM
1h 31m
10 AM
1h 23m
12 PM
1h 22m
3 PM
1h 23m
5 PM
1h 30m
8 PM
1h 15m
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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Wantage, NJ
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Trip Overview
East Orange, NJ to Wantage, NJ is 50.4 miles and takes about 1h 18m via NJ 23 and Garden State Parkway, with a fuel budget near $8 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within New Jersey, moving from the Northeast region to the Northeast. It's a straightforward, primarily highway-focused drive that's ideal for a quick day trip. With a short duration and minimal stops recommended, you can easily complete this journey without needing an overnight stay, making it a convenient option for a quick getaway.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| NJ 23 | 33 mi | 44m |
| Garden State Parkway | 5.8 mi | 7m |
| US 46 | 3.7 mi | 4m |
| Glenwood Road | 2.5 mi | 6m |
| Lake Wallkill Road | 2.4 mi | 9m |
| State Route 3 | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Parkway Drive | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Kelly Road | 0.3 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
NJ 23
— 33 mi, about 44m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between East Orange, NJ and Wantage, 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
4.6 mi
·
5 min
·
NJ 23
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Continue on NJ 23
28 mi
·
39 min
·
NJ 23
Use the right lane.
14
Take the exit
155 ft
·
5 sec
Use the right lane.
15
Turn slight right onto CR 565
2.5 mi
·
6 min
·
Glenwood Road
16
Turn left onto CR 667
2.4 mi
·
9 min
·
Lake Wallkill Road
17
Turn left onto Kelly Road
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Kelly Road
18
Arrive at destination
Kelly Road
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
25 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 25.2 miles from East Orange, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 135 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
$8.36 one way
$16.71 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
18 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $9.15 | $18.30 |
| premium | $4.93 | $9.77 | $19.55 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.13 | $22.26 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.35
Garden State Parkway
(5.8 mi)
$0.35
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Tolls
$0
Total
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 17.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15.1 | 0 | $5.29 | $2.42 |
| Efficient EV | 12.6 | 0 | $4.41 | $2.02 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 20.2 | 0 | $7.06 | $3.23 |
Gas CO2
18 kg
EV CO2
6 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
Wantage, NJ
Morning in Wantage on Sunday
Local time
6:02 AM
EDT
Current temp
41°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
44°F
Bloomingdale, NJ
25 mi in
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
28 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
1h 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 route leans heavily into highway driving, with 87% of the journey on faster roads. You'll experience a longest uninterrupted stretch of 33 miles on NJ 23, indicating a significant portion of the drive where you can maintain steady speeds. The profile is described as highway-focused, suggesting a consistent driving experience without many abrupt changes in road type. Expect a practical, efficient drive that prioritizes getting you to your destination.
87% 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: 33 mi on NJ 23.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on NJ 23 and Garden State Parkway. 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
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 50.4 miles you will encounter 13 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
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 Wantage, 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 1h 18m. Total distance: 50.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 18m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (87%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 33 miles on NJ 23. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.35 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 Wantage, 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 — Thomas Edison National Historical Park, Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park and Morristown National Historical Park (5 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 Wantage, 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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