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Trip from Long Branch, NJ to East Orange, 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 5m

Distance

47.4 mi

76 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$8

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 16 min
4 AM
1h 1m ★
6 AM
1h 6m
8 AM
1h 17m
10 AM
1h 10m
12 PM
1h 9m
3 PM
1h 10m
5 PM
1h 16m
8 PM
1h 3m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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city in Monmouth County, New Jersey, United States

Long Branch, NJ

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city in Essex County, New Jersey, United States

East Orange, NJ

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Trip Overview

Long Branch, NJ to East Orange, NJ is 47.4 miles and takes about 1h 5m via Garden State Parkway, with a fuel budget near $8 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a straightforward, same-day trip within the Northeast region, entirely within New Jersey. You'll primarily be on the Garden State Parkway, making it a very efficient way to travel between these two points. Expect a highway-focused experience, ideal for those looking to get from point A to point B with minimal fuss. This route is best suited for a quick transit rather than a scenic exploration.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Garden State Parkway 38.9 mi 50m
Joline Avenue 4.7 mi 7m
South Oraton Parkway 1 mi 1m
Maybaum Avenue 0.5 mi 1m
7th Avenue 0.4 mi 1m
Parkway Drive 0.4 mi <1m
Speedway Avenue 0.2 mi <1m
Eastern Parkway <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Garden State Parkway — 38.9 mi, about 50m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Long Branch, NJ and East Orange, NJ.

1

Start on Broadway

502 ft · 15 sec · Broadway
2

Turn right onto 7th Avenue

0.4 mi · 1 min · 7th Avenue
3

Turn left onto NJ 36

4.7 mi · 7 min · Joline Avenue
4

Take the exit

221 ft · 5 sec
Toward GSP: Garden State Parkway
5

Keep slight right at fork

0.3 mi · 40 sec
Toward GSP Notrh: Woodbridge Use the straight / slight left lanes.
6

Keep slight right at fork

0.2 mi · 25 sec
7

Merge onto GSP

10 mi · 12 min · Garden State Parkway
8

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 12 sec
Toward Crossover to Express Roadway Use the slight left lane.
9

Merge onto GSP

28 mi · 38 min · Garden State Parkway
Use the straight lane.
10

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 23 sec
Exit 144 Toward CR 510 Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Turn straight onto Eastern Parkway

518 ft · 17 sec · Eastern Parkway
12

Continue on Speedway Avenue

0.2 mi · 35 sec · Speedway Avenue
13

At end of road, turn left onto CR 510

511 ft · 10 sec · South Orange Avenue
Use the left / right lanes.
14

Turn slight right onto Maybaum Avenue

0.5 mi · 1 min · Maybaum Avenue
15

Continue on Birchwood Avenue

362 ft · 9 sec · Birchwood Avenue
16

Continue on South Oraton Parkway

0.1 mi · 14 sec · South Oraton Parkway
Use the straight lane.
17

Keep slight left at fork onto South Oraton Parkway

0.9 mi · 1 min · South Oraton Parkway
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
18

Keep slight left at fork onto Parkway Drive

0.2 mi · 34 sec · Parkway Drive
19

Turn sharp left onto North Arlington Avenue

343 ft · 11 sec · North Arlington Avenue
Use the left lane.
20

Turn slight left onto Parkway Drive

0.1 mi · 12 sec · Parkway Drive
21

Arrive at destination

Parkway Drive

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Staten Island, NY

24 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

Staten Island, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Staten Island, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 23.7 miles from Long Branch, 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 14

5 decision points cluster between mile 5.2 and 47.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

8
5.2 mi into trip | ~8m in

Keep slight right at fork toward GSP Notrh: Woodbridge

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight left lanes. Toward GSP Notrh: Woodbridge
6
16.1 mi into trip | ~21m in

Take the exit toward Crossover to Express Roadway

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left lane. Toward Crossover to Express Roadway
7
44.8 mi into trip | ~1h 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
45.3 mi into trip | ~1h 1m 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
47.3 mi into trip | ~1h 5m 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

$7.86 one way

$15.72 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 17 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $8.61 $17.21
premium $4.93 $9.19 $18.39
diesel $5.61 $10.47 $20.93

Estimated Tolls: $2.33

Garden State Parkway (38.9 mi) $2.33

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$8

Tolls

$2

Total

$10

Estimated CO2 emission: 16.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 14.2 0 $4.98 $2.28
Efficient EV 11.9 0 $4.15 $1.90
EV Truck/SUV 19 0 $6.64 $3.03

Gas CO2

17 kg

EV CO2

6 kg (65% 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 19, 2026

Origin

Long Branch, NJ

Morning in Long Branch on Sunday

Local time

6:25 AM

EDT

Current temp

46°F

Slight Chance Rain Showers

E 5 mph 22% chance Live forecast

Freeze Watch

Freeze Watch issued April 19 at 2:19AM EDT until April 21 at 9:00AM EDT by NWS Upton NY

Freeze Watch

Freeze Watch issued April 19 at 1:11AM EDT until April 21 at 9:00AM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ

Destination

East Orange, NJ

Morning in East Orange on Sunday

Local time

6:25 AM

EDT

Current temp

69°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

23 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 5m on the road

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.

What kind of drive is this?

This drive is predominantly highway-focused, with 85% of the journey utilizing major roadways. You'll experience a long, uninterrupted stretch of 38.9 miles on the Garden State Parkway. The character of the drive is consistent, offering a straightforward transit experience. While primarily highway, the final segments will involve local roads like Joline Avenue and South Oraton Parkway as you approach your destination. This mix means a predictable pace for most of the trip, with a brief shift to surface streets at the very end.

85% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
21 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 38.9 mi on Garden State Parkway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

10/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Garden State Parkway and Joline Avenue. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 5.2 miles in.

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 47.4 miles you will encounter 14 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 5.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 16.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 44.8 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 Long Branch, NJ and East Orange, NJ, road signs point toward Gsp Notrh: Woodbridge, Crossover To Express Roadway and Cr 510.

Gsp Notrh: Woodbridge

5.2 mi in | ~8m

Crossover To Express Roadway

16.1 mi in | ~21m

Cr 510

44.8 mi in | ~1h

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 5m. Total distance: 47.4 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 5m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (85%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 38.9 miles on Garden State Parkway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $2.33 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.

Yes — we found about 7 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.

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 5.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 16.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 44.8 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.

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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