Origin
Mount Olive, NJ
Late night in Mount Olive on Tuesday
Local time
5:17 AM
EDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Mount Olive, NJ to East Orange, NJ
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
47m
Distance
35.8 mi
58 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 43m
★
6 AM
0h 47m
8 AM
0h 55m
10 AM
0h 50m
12 PM
0h 49m
3 PM
0h 50m
5 PM
0h 55m
8 PM
0h 45m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Mount Olive, NJ
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East Orange, NJ
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Trip Overview
This 35.8-mile drive from Mount Olive, NJ, to East Orange, NJ, is a quick trip that can easily be completed in about 47 minutes. With a modest fuel cost of around $6, it's an economical option for a day trip, requiring no overnight stays. The journey primarily utilizes major roadways like the Christopher Columbus Highway and Essex Freeway, with a significant portion also on US 46. This route offers a mixed driving experience, making it a straightforward connection within the Northeast region. It's ideal for a short excursion or a practical commute, giving you flexibility in your timing.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Christopher Columbus Highway | 19.1 mi | 22m |
| Essex Freeway | 10.3 mi | 12m |
| US 46 | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| Mount Olive Road | 1.6 mi | 4m |
| Park Avenue | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| South Harrison Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Washington Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| North Arlington Avenue | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Christopher Columbus Highway
— 19.1 mi, about 22m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mount Olive, NJ and East Orange, NJ.
1
Start on Mount Olive Road
1.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Mount Olive Road
2
Continue on CR 667
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
·
Mount Olive Road
3
Turn right onto US 46
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
US 46
Use the right lane.
4
Continue on US 46
500 ft
·
9 sec
·
US 46
5
Take the ramp
0.5 mi
·
32 sec
Toward I 80 East: New York City, Denville
6
Merge onto I 80; US 206
19 mi
·
22 min
·
Christopher Columbus Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.7 mi
·
49 sec
Exit 47A
Toward I 280 East: The Oranges, Newark
8
Continue on I 280
10 mi
·
12 min
·
Essex Freeway
Use the straight / right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
Exit 11A
Toward Harrison Street, Clinton Street, East Orange
Use the slight right lane.
10
Turn left onto South Harrison Street
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
South Harrison Street
Use the straight lane.
11
Continue on Washington Street
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Washington Street
12
Turn right onto Glenwood Avenue
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
Glenwood Avenue
13
Turn right onto CR 658
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Park Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
14
Turn left onto North Arlington Avenue
0.1 mi
·
29 sec
·
North Arlington Avenue
Use the left lane.
15
Turn sharp right onto Parkway Drive
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
Parkway Drive
16
Arrive at destination
Parkway Drive
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
18 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 35.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 17.9 miles from Mount Olive, 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 105 decision points cluster between mile 1.6 and 35.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
1.6 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
US 46
Turn right onto US 46
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
23 mi into trip
|
~29m in
Take the exit toward I 280 East: The Oranges, Newark
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 47A
Toward I 280 East: The Oranges, Newark
8
34 mi into trip
|
~43m in
Take the exit toward Harrison Street, Clinton Street, East Orange
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 11A
Toward Harrison Street, Clinton Street, East Or...
6
35.6 mi into trip
|
~46m in
|
North Arlington Avenue
Turn left onto North Arlington Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
35.7 mi into trip
|
~47m in
|
Parkway Drive
Turn sharp right onto Parkway Drive
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.94 one way
$11.87 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $6.50 | $13.00 |
| premium | $4.93 | $6.94 | $13.89 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.90 | $15.81 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.7 | 0 | $3.76 | $1.72 |
| Efficient EV | 9 | 0 | $3.13 | $1.43 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.3 | 0 | $5.01 | $2.29 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (69% 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
East Orange, NJ
Late night in East Orange on Tuesday
Local time
5:17 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°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
18 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
47m 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?
Expect a mixed driving experience on this route, with 34% of the journey taking place on highways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 19.1 miles on the Christopher Columbus Highway, offering a period of consistent travel. As you progress, the roads will transition, blending faster highway sections with potentially more varied local road conditions. This dynamic character means you'll experience different driving sensations, from open highway cruising to navigating through more developed areas. The overall feel is one of efficient transit through a well-connected part of New Jersey.
34% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 19.1 mi on Christopher Columbus Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1.6 miles in near US 46.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 35.8 miles you will encounter 10 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 1.6 miles (US 46): Lane positioning matters here; at 23 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 34 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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.
Between Mount Olive, NJ and East Orange, NJ, road signs point toward Denville, Newark and Orange.
Denville
3.4 mi in
|
~7m
Newark
23 mi in
|
~29m
Orange
34 mi in
|
~43m
About the Cities
Starting in Mount Olive, NJ
Full guide →Mr. Olive is a city in Morris County in the Skylands region of New Jersey. It consists of two sub-regions just south of Route 80 in the western part of the county. Flanders is located around Route 206, and Budd Lake is named for the lake with the same name along Route 46, which leads into Long Valley and Hackettstown in Warren County.
Arriving in East Orange, NJ
Full guide →The Oranges are a group of 4 communities in Essex County, New Jersey.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 47m. Total distance: 35.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
47m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (34%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 19.1 miles on Christopher Columbus Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 1.6 miles (US 46): Lane positioning matters here; at 23 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 34 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Thomas Edison National Historical Park, Morristown National Historical Park and Paterson Great Falls 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 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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