If you are planning a trip from Fairview to East Orange, expect a direct 78.4-mile journey that typically takes about 1 hour and 43 minutes to complete. This route is designed for a single-day excursion, as the distance is short enough to handle in one go without needing an overnight stay. You will primarily utilize the New Jersey Turnpike, the Garden State Parkway, and Main Street to navigate between these two Northeast locations. With an estimated fuel cost of $13, it is a budget-friendly option for those looking to travel efficiently across the state. Because this drive is highway-focused, it is best suited for drivers who prioritize speed and directness over leisurely backroads. Whether you are commuting or heading out for a quick visit, the straightforward nature of this path makes it a reliable choice for your travel plans.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
39.2 miles from Fairview, NJ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 51m into the drive
.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
New Jersey Turnpike
46.5 mi
53m
Garden State Parkway
15.5 mi
21m
Main Street
2.9 mi
4m
Mount Holly Bypass
2.5 mi
3m
Medford-Mount Holly Road
2.1 mi
3m
Burlington-Mount Holly Road
1.6 mi
2m
Stokes Road
1.4 mi
2m
South Oraton Parkway
1 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
New Jersey Turnpike
— 46.5 mi, about 53m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fairview, NJ and East Orange, NJ.
1
Start on this road
119 ft·14 sec·this road
2
At end of road, turn left onto Skeet Road
236 ft·10 sec·Skeet Road
3
Turn right onto CR 541
1.4 mi·2 min·Stokes Road
Use the straight lane.
4
Continue on CR 541
0.8 mi·1 min·South Main Street
5
Continue on CR 541
2.1 mi·3 min·Medford-Mount Holly Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Continue on CR 541
2.9 mi·4 min·Main Street
7
Turn left onto CR 541
2.0 mi·2 min·Mount Holly Bypass
Use the left / straight lanes.
8
Continue on CR 541
0.2 mi·19 sec·Mount Holly Avenue Bypass
9
Continue on CR 541
0.5 mi·49 sec·Mount Holly Bypass
10
At end of road, turn left onto CR 541
1.6 mi·2 min·Burlington-Mount Holly Road
Use the left lane.
11
Take the exit
0.1 mi·27 sec
Toward NJTP: Hancock Lane, All Turns
12
Turn left onto Hancock Lane
306 ft·6 sec·Hancock Lane
13
Continue on NJ Turnpike Exit 5
0.2 mi·40 sec·NJ Turnpike Exit 5
Toward NJTP Toll: New Jersey Turnpike
14
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi·52 sec
Toward NJTP North: New York
15
Merge onto NJTP
5.1 mi·5 min·New Jersey Turnpike
16
Keep slight left at fork onto NJTP
41 mi·47 min·New Jersey Turnpike
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
17
Take the exit
0.5 mi·1 min
Exit 11Toward GSP, US 9: Garden State Parkway, WoodbridgeUse the slight right lane.
18
Keep slight right at fork
0.7 mi·1 min
Toward GSP North: Garden State ParkwayUse the slight right lane.
19
Merge onto GSP
16 mi·21 min·Garden State Parkway
Use the straight lane.
20
Take the exit
0.2 mi·23 sec
Exit 144Toward CR 510Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21
Turn straight onto Eastern Parkway
518 ft·17 sec·Eastern Parkway
22
Continue on Speedway Avenue
0.2 mi·35 sec·Speedway Avenue
23
At end of road, turn left onto CR 510
511 ft·10 sec·South Orange Avenue
Use the left / right lanes.
24
Turn slight right onto Maybaum Avenue
0.5 mi·1 min·Maybaum Avenue
25
Continue on Birchwood Avenue
362 ft·9 sec·Birchwood Avenue
26
Continue on South Oraton Parkway
0.1 mi·14 sec·South Oraton Parkway
Use the straight lane.
27
Keep slight left at fork onto South Oraton Parkway
0.9 mi·1 min·South Oraton Parkway
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
28
Keep slight left at fork onto Parkway Drive
0.2 mi·34 sec·Parkway Drive
29
Turn sharp left onto North Arlington Avenue
343 ft·11 sec·North Arlington Avenue
Use the left lane.
30
Turn slight left onto Parkway Drive
0.1 mi·12 sec·Parkway Drive
31
Arrive at destination
Parkway Drive
Trip Plan
Since this is a relatively short 1 hour and 43-minute trip, you have plenty of flexibility regarding your departure time, though avoiding peak traffic hours is always a smart move. Because the route requires no scheduled stops, you can easily complete the 78.4-mile drive in one session without worrying about extensive planning. Keep your $13 fuel budget in mind as you prepare, and ensure your tank is ready for the 81% highway portion of the trip. Given that you will be spending a significant amount of time on the New Jersey Turnpike, keep a close eye on your GPS for any unexpected construction or traffic alerts that could impact your arrival time. Making the most of this direct route is easy when you keep your focus on the highway segments that cover the bulk of your travel distance.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 39.2 miles from Fairview, NJ, or about 51m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 46.5 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 17 miles or 25m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 39.2 miles or 51m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 25m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near East Orange, NJ than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Fairview, NJ so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Fairview, NJ
This is one driving day of about 78.4 miles and 1h 43m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 17 miles from Fairview, NJ.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on New Jersey Turnpike for about 46.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 18
5 decision points cluster between mile 58.9 and 78.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
8
58.9 mi into trip|~1h 13m in
Take the exit toward GSP, US 9: Garden State Parkway, Woodbridge
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 11
Toward GSP, US 9: Garden State Parkway, Woodbri...
7
59.4 mi into trip|~1h 15m in
Keep slight right at fork toward GSP North: Garden State Parkway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward GSP North: Garden State Parkway
7
75.7 mi into trip|~1h 38m in
Take the exit toward CR 510
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 144
Toward CR 510
8
76.2 mi into trip|~1h 39m in|CR 510 / South Orange Avenue
At end of road, turn left onto CR 510 / South Orange Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / right lanes.
8
78.2 mi into trip|~1h 43m in|North Arlington Avenue
Turn sharp left onto North Arlington Avenue
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$13.00 one way
$26.00 round trip
$4.21/gal25.4 MPG avg27 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.61
$14.24
$28.47
premium
$4.93
$15.20
$30.41
diesel
$5.61
$17.31
$34.62
Estimated Tolls: $7.47
New Jersey Turnpike
(46.5 mi)$6.51
Garden State Parkway
(15.5 mi)$0.93
Nj Turnpike
(0.2 mi)$0.03
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$13
Tolls
$7
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$45–$70
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 27.4 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
23.5
0
$8.23
$3.76
Efficient EV
19.6
0
$6.86
$3.14
EV Truck/SUV
31.4
0
$10.98
$5.02
Gas CO2
27 kg
EV CO2
9 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.
Forecast as of Apr 17, 2026
Origin
Fairview, NJ
Morning
in Fairview on Sunday
Local time
6:37 AM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
East Orange, NJ
Morning
in East Orange on Sunday
Local time
6:37 AM
EDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
45°F
West Windsor, NJ
39 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
21 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 43m 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Thomas Edison National Historical Park
National Historical Park
Today, the brick buildings on Main Street in West Orange, NJ seem quiet, betraying little evidence of the research, development, and innovation of their heyday. Visitors can step back in time to Thoma...
Silk cloth and steam locomotives; textiles and continuous paper rolls; firearms and aircraft engines. What do these things have in common? All were manufactured in the same place - Paterson, NJ. In 17...
10 mi from route
~26 min detour
Free
near mile 78.4
Morristown National Historical Park commemorates the sites of General Washington and the Continental Army’s winter encampment from December 1779 to June 1780, where soldiers survived the coldest winte...
15 mi from route
~37 min detour
Free
near mile 70.3
Spanning 27,000 acres from Sandy Hook in New Jersey to Breezy Point in New York City, the park is both the gateway from the ocean into New York Harbor, and the gateway to the National Park Service for...
20 mi from route
~49 min detour
Free
near mile 75.7
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This trip is defined by its high-speed efficiency, featuring an 81% highway share that keeps you moving steadily toward your destination. You will settle into a rhythm quickly, with the longest uninterrupted segment spanning 46.5 miles along the New Jersey Turnpike. Transitioning from the major arterial highways onto Main Street provides a shift in pace, moving you from high-speed interstate travel into a more localized environment. Expect a consistent, functional experience behind the wheel rather than a winding, technical drive. The route is clearly structured to maximize your time on the road, making the transition between the Turnpike and local streets the most notable change in the driving environment.
81% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
31 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 46.5 mi on New Jersey Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on New Jersey Turnpike and Garden State Parkway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 58.9 miles in.
Driving Effort10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 78.4 miles you will encounter 18 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 58.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 59.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 75.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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.
Between Fairview, NJ and East Orange, NJ, road signs point toward All Turns, Njtp Toll: New Jersey Turnpike, Njtp North: New York, Gsp and Woodbridge.
All Turns
11.8 mi in|~18m
Njtp Toll: New Jersey Turnpike
12 mi in|~18m|via NJ Turnpike Exit 5
Njtp North: New York
12.2 mi in|~19m
Gsp
58.9 mi in|~1h 13m
Woodbridge
58.9 mi in|~1h 13m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 43m. Total distance: 78.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 43m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (81%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 46.5 miles on New Jersey Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $7.47 in tolls one way, starting with New Jersey Turnpike. 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 East Orange, 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 58.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 59.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 75.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
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 East Orange, NJ before heading back.
