Trip from Medford, 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 40m

Distance

76.3 mi

123 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$13

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 22 min

4 AM

1h 33m ★

6 AM

1h 40m

8 AM

1h 55m

10 AM

1h 45m

12 PM

1h 44m

3 PM

1h 46m

5 PM

1h 54m

8 PM

1h 36m

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

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township in Burlington County, New Jersey

Medford, NJ

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city in Essex County, New Jersey, United States

East Orange, NJ

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Trip Overview

Medford, NJ to East Orange, NJ is 76.3 miles and takes about 1h 40m via New Jersey Turnpike and Garden State Parkway, with a fuel budget near $13 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within New Jersey, making it a straightforward drive between two points in the Northeast region. Given its relatively short distance and predominantly highway profile, it's a practical option for a single-day trip, whether for commuting, visiting friends, or business. You'll be on major roadways for most of the way, so expect typical highway traffic patterns and services.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Midpoint

38.2 miles from Medford, NJ

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 48m 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
South Oraton Parkway	1 mi	1m
Maybaum Avenue	0.5 mi	1m

Longest stretch: New Jersey Turnpike — 46.5 mi, about 53m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on CR 541

0.3 mi · 25 sec · North Main Street

Continue on CR 541

2.1 mi · 3 min · Medford-Mount Holly Road

Use the straight / right lanes.

Continue on CR 541

2.9 mi · 4 min · Main Street

Turn left onto CR 541

2.0 mi · 2 min · Mount Holly Bypass

Use the left / straight lanes.

Continue on CR 541

0.2 mi · 19 sec · Mount Holly Avenue Bypass

Continue on CR 541

0.5 mi · 49 sec · Mount Holly Bypass

At end of road, turn left onto CR 541

1.6 mi · 2 min · Burlington-Mount Holly Road

Use the left lane.

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 27 sec

Toward NJTP: Hancock Lane, All Turns

Turn left onto Hancock Lane

306 ft · 6 sec · Hancock Lane

Continue on NJ Turnpike Exit 5

0.2 mi · 40 sec · NJ Turnpike Exit 5

Toward NJTP Toll: New Jersey Turnpike

Keep slight right at fork

0.3 mi · 52 sec

Toward NJTP North: New York

Merge onto NJTP

5.1 mi · 5 min · New Jersey Turnpike

Keep slight left at fork onto NJTP

41 mi · 47 min · New Jersey Turnpike

Use the slight left / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 1 min

Exit 11 Toward GSP, US 9: Garden State Parkway, Woodbridge Use the slight right lane.

Keep slight right at fork

0.7 mi · 1 min

Toward GSP North: Garden State Parkway Use the slight right lane.

Merge onto GSP

16 mi · 21 min · Garden State Parkway

Use the straight lane.

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 23 sec

Exit 144 Toward CR 510 Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Turn straight onto Eastern Parkway

518 ft · 17 sec · Eastern Parkway

Continue on Speedway Avenue

0.2 mi · 35 sec · Speedway Avenue

At end of road, turn left onto CR 510

511 ft · 10 sec · South Orange Avenue

Use the left / right lanes.

Turn slight right onto Maybaum Avenue

0.5 mi · 1 min · Maybaum Avenue

Continue on Birchwood Avenue

362 ft · 9 sec · Birchwood Avenue

Continue on South Oraton Parkway

0.1 mi · 14 sec · South Oraton Parkway

Use the straight lane.

Keep slight left at fork onto South Oraton Parkway

0.9 mi · 1 min · South Oraton Parkway

Use the straight / left / right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto Parkway Drive

0.2 mi · 34 sec · Parkway Drive

Turn sharp left onto North Arlington Avenue

343 ft · 11 sec · North Arlington Avenue

Use the left lane.

Turn slight left onto Parkway Drive

0.1 mi · 12 sec · Parkway Drive

Arrive at destination

Parkway Drive

Trip Plan

Since this is a manageable 1h 40m drive, you have flexibility with your departure time. Leaving mid-morning can help you avoid the heaviest rush hour traffic, particularly as you get closer to the urban areas. The $13 fuel cost is a good estimate, but check current prices before you go. With only one day recommended for this route, there's no need to plan for overnight stops, allowing you to be more spontaneous. Keep an eye on the mileage; the longest stretch on the New Jersey Turnpike is nearly 47 miles, so ensure you have enough fuel before entering that segment.

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 38.2 miles from Medford, NJ, or about 48m 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 24m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 38.2 miles or 48m 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 22m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near East Orange, NJ than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Medford, NJ so your first major turns are already loaded.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Medford, NJ

This is one driving day of about 76.3 miles and 1h 40m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 17 miles from Medford, 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.

township in Monmouth County, New Jersey, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Manalapan, NJ

38 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.

Popular next leg

Manalapan, NJ to East Orange, NJ

48.5 mi · 1h 4m

Pacing Suggestions

Tullytown, PA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 17 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Manalapan, NJ

Meal break

The midpoint is around 38.2 miles from Medford, 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.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Oasis Restaurant

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Cranford, New Jersey

Near the end, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~3 min detour $30 to $50 mile 65.4

Hours: 12–9:30 pm

+19089676161

Visit website

Amsterdam Alley Bar & Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Linden, New Jersey

2 mi

Mambo Cuban Restaurant & Lounge

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Union, New Jersey

2.3 mi

Oasis Restaurant

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~3 min detour $30 to $50 mile 65.4

Cranford, New Jersey

Hours: 12–9:30 pm

+19089676161

Visit website

Amsterdam Alley Bar & Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour $20 to $30 mile 65.4

Linden, New Jersey

Hours: 12 pm–12 am

+19089254166

Visit website

Mambo Cuban Restaurant & Lounge

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour Moderately mile 70.9

Union, New Jersey

Hours: 11:30 am–10 pm

+19083966401

Visit website

Mi Pueblito Modern Mexican Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour $20 to $30

Medford, New Jersey

Hours: 11 am–9:30 pm

+18568852638

Visit website

Kanamizu Japanese Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20

Medford, NJ

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+16097148898

Visit website

Restaurant Lorena's

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour $50 to $10 mile 70.9

Maplewood, New Jersey

Hours: 11 am–11 pm

+19737634460

Visit website

Valenca Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour $20 to $30 mile 70.9

Elizabeth, New Jersey

Hours: 10:30 am–12 pm

+19083544024

Visit website

Giorgio's Restaurant

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

3 mi from route ~7 min detour Moderately mile 70.9

South Orange Village, New Jersey

Hours: 12–3 pm

+19737624440

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 27.3

Robbinsville Twp, New Jersey

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 54.5

Woodbridge, New Jersey

Hours: 6 am–6 pm

+17327453900

Visit website

Nomahegan Park

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 65.4

Cranford, New Jersey

Hours: 7 am–8 pm

+19085274900

Visit website

Military Park

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 76.3

Newark, New Jersey

Hours: 7 am–9 pm

+19739005800

Visit website

West Hudson Park

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

3 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 76.3

Harrison, NJ

Hours: Open 24 hours

+12012175482

Visit website

Mindowaskin Park

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 65.4

Westfield, New Jersey

Hours: 5 am–9 pm

+19082330028

Visit website

Cornucopia Cruise Lines

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, short detour

3.3 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 54.5

Perth Amboy, New Jersey

+17326979500

Visit website

Echo Lake Park

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~9 min detour

3.7 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 65.4

Mountainside, New Jersey

Hours: Open 24 hours

Independence Park

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~9 min detour

3.8 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 76.3

Newark, New Jersey

Hours: Open 24 hours

+19732683500

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 16

5 decision points cluster between mile 56.9 and 76.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

56.9 mi into trip | ~1h 10m 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...

57.4 mi into trip | ~1h 11m 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

73.6 mi into trip | ~1h 34m 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

74.2 mi into trip | ~1h 36m 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.

76.1 mi into trip | ~1h 39m 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

$12.65 one way

$25.30 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 27 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.61	$13.85	$27.71
premium	$4.93	$14.80	$29.59
diesel	$5.61	$16.85	$33.69

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

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$45–$70

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 26.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	22.9	$8.01	$3.66
Efficient EV	19.1	$6.68	$3.05
EV Truck/SUV	30.5	$10.68	$4.88

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 15, 2026

Origin

Medford, NJ

Morning in Medford on Sunday

Local time

7:58 AM

EDT

Current temp

63°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

East Orange, NJ

Morning in East Orange on Sunday

Local time

7:58 AM

EDT

Current temp

69°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

45°F

Manalapan, NJ

38 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

6 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 40m 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...

2 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 near mile 76.3

Park Closure: Glenmont Mansion and Grounds Closed

View on nps.gov

Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park

National Historical Park

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 76.3

View on nps.gov

Morristown National Historical Park

National Historical Park

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 68.4

View on nps.gov

Gateway National Recreation Area

National Recreation Area

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 73.7

View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

What kind of drive is this?

The drive is mostly highway, with 83% of the 76.3 miles on major roads. You'll experience a longest stretch of 46.5 miles on the New Jersey Turnpike. Surface roads will likely begin to feature more prominently as you approach your destination in East Orange. Expect frequent exits and merges as you navigate the latter portion of the trip.

83% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.

28 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 56.9 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 76.3 miles you will encounter 16 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 56.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 57.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 73.6 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 Medford, 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

9.7 mi in | ~14m

Njtp Toll: New Jersey Turnpike

9.9 mi in | ~15m | via NJ Turnpike Exit 5

Njtp North: New York

10.1 mi in | ~16m

Gsp

56.9 mi in | ~1h 10m

Woodbridge

56.9 mi in | ~1h 10m

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 40m. Total distance: 76.3 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 40m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (83%). 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.

Yes — we found about 11 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.

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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Trip from Medford, NJ to East Orange, NJ

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Nearby Places

Oasis Restaurant

Oasis Restaurant

Amsterdam Alley Bar & Restaurant

Mambo Cuban Restaurant & Lounge

Mi Pueblito Modern Mexican Restaurant

Kanamizu Japanese Restaurant

Restaurant Lorena's

Valenca Restaurant

Giorgio's Restaurant

Tesla Supercharger

Tesla Supercharger

Applegreen Electric Charging Station

Tesla Supercharger

Applegreen Electric Charging Station

EVgo Charging Station

Tesla Supercharger

Electrify America Charging Station

Woodrow Wilson Service Area

Love's Travel Stop

Joyce Kilmer

Molly Pitcher Service Area

Richard Stockton Travel Plaza

Whitney Houston Service Area

Petro Stopping Centers

Rest Area

Thomas Edison Service Area

Grover Cleveland Service Area

Valley Settlement House

Fords Park

Nomahegan Park

Military Park

West Hudson Park

Mindowaskin Park

Cornucopia Cruise Lines

Echo Lake Park

Independence Park

Heads-up: tricky spots

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Medford, NJ

East Orange, NJ

Same local time

6 degrees warmer at arrival

1h 40m on the road

National Parks Near This Route

Thomas Edison National Historical Park

Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park

Morristown National Historical Park

Gateway National Recreation Area

What kind of drive is this?

How Hard Is This Drive?

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Who Is This Route For?

Frequently Asked Questions

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How do I pay the tolls on this route?

Are there rest areas on this route?

Should I avoid arriving after dark?

Is this a good trip with kids?

Where does this route get tricky?

Are there national parks near this route?

Can I do this as a round trip in one go?

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