Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
30m
Distance
19.3 mi
31 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Franklin Lakes, NJ
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East Orange, NJ
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Franklin Lakes, NJ to East Orange, NJ is 19.3 miles and takes about 30 minutes via Garden State Parkway, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within New Jersey, connecting two points in the Northeast region. It's a straightforward drive, primarily on highways, making it a quick option for getting between these two locations. You'll find it a convenient choice for a quick errand or a short hop to a nearby destination without a significant time commitment.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Garden State Parkway | 7.6 mi | 10m |
| Belmont Avenue | 3.4 mi | 6m |
| Ewing Avenue | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| NJ 19 | 2 mi | 2m |
| High Mountain Road | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Franklin Avenue | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Parkway Drive | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| West Broadway | 0.5 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Franklin Lakes, NJ and East Orange, NJ.
Start on Shirley Avenue
Turn right onto CR S-89
Turn right onto CR 502
At end of road, turn left onto CR 89
Keep slight right at fork onto CR 675
Turn left onto CR 673
Turn right onto CR 509
Turn right onto NJ 19
Continue on NJ 19
Turn slight left onto NJ 19
Take the exit
Merge onto GSP
Take the exit
Turn straight onto Parkway Drive
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 1 and 18.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn right onto CR 502 / Ewing Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Turn right onto NJ 19 / Ward Street
Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward GSP South
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Merge onto GSP / Garden State Parkway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward East Orange
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Regular Gas
$3.20 one way
$6.40 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $3.50 | $7.01 |
| premium | $4.93 | $3.74 | $7.49 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.26 | $8.52 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.45
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Tolls
$0
Total
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.8 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 | $2.03 | $0.93 |
| Efficient EV | 4.8 | 0 | $1.69 | $0.77 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.7 | 0 | $2.70 | $1.24 |
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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Afternoon in Franklin Lakes on Sunday
Local time
12:26 PM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Mostly Cloudy then Rain Showers Likely
Destination
Afternoon in East Orange on Sunday
Local time
12:26 PM
EDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
This route is about half highway, with 52% of the drive on roads like the Garden State Parkway. You'll encounter a longest stretch of 7.6 miles on the Garden State Parkway before transitioning to surface roads like Belmont Avenue and Ewing Avenue. Expect a mixed driving experience, starting with highway speeds and then moving to more local traffic patterns as you approach your destination.
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 miles in near CR 502 / Ewing Avenue.
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 19.3 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 30m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1 miles (CR 502 / Ewing Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 8.3 miles (NJ 19 / Ward Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 10.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Franklin Lakes, NJ to East Orange, NJ, road signs begin pointing toward Gsp South along the way.
Gsp South
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 30m. Total distance: 19.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
30m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (52%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
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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