Origin
Orange, NJ
Late night in Orange on Tuesday
Local time
4:10 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Orange, NJ to Newark, 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
10m
Distance
6.3 mi
10 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 10m
★
6 AM
0h 11m
8 AM
0h 13m
10 AM
0h 12m
12 PM
0h 11m
3 PM
0h 12m
5 PM
0h 13m
8 PM
0h 10m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Orange, NJ
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Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick transit between Orange and Newark, New Jersey, this 6.3-mile trip is a straightforward local commute. You can expect to spend about 13 minutes behind the wheel, making this an ideal day trip that requires no overnight planning. Navigating the route involves utilizing I-280 West, the Essex Freeway, and CR 508. With a fuel cost of just $1, it is an incredibly budget-friendly excursion within the Northeast region. Since the entire journey stays within the state of New Jersey, you will find it familiar and easy to manage without the stress of long-distance logistics.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Essex Freeway | 4.3 mi | 6m |
| University Avenue | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Market Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Orange Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Northfield Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Essex Freeway
— 4.3 mi, about 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Orange, NJ and Newark, NJ.
1
Start on this road
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
this road
Toward I 280 West
2
Merge onto I 280
0.3 mi
·
25 sec
·
Essex Freeway
3
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Exit 10
Toward CR 508: West Orange, South Orange, Montclair
Use the slight right lane.
4
Turn left onto CR 508 Spur
324 ft
·
11 sec
·
Northfield Avenue
Use the left / straight lanes.
5
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
Toward I 280 East
6
Merge onto I 280
4.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Essex Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
Exit 14
Toward Martin Luther King Boulevard, Broad Street Station, Rutgers University, Essex County College
Use the slight right lane.
8
Turn right onto Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard
269 ft
·
9 sec
·
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard
Use the right lane.
9
Keep slight left at fork onto Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard
140 ft
·
11 sec
·
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard
10
Turn left onto Orange Street
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
Orange Street
11
Turn right onto University Avenue
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
University Avenue
12
Turn left onto CR 510
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
·
Market Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
13
Arrive at destination
CR 510
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 115 decision points cluster between mile 0.5 and 6.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
8
0.5 mi into trip
|
~0m in
Take the exit toward CR 508: West Orange, South Orange, Montclair
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 10
Toward CR 508: West Orange, South Orange, Montc...
7
0.7 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
CR 508 Spur / Northfield Avenue
Turn left onto CR 508 Spur / Northfield Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
8
5 mi into trip
|
~7m in
Take the exit toward Martin Luther King Boulevard, Broad Street Station, Rutgers University, Essex County College
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 14
Toward Martin Luther King Boulevard, Broad Stre...
6
5.2 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard
Turn right onto Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
6.1 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
CR 510 / Market Street
Turn left onto CR 510 / Market Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.04 one way
$2.09 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
2 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $1.14 | $2.29 |
| premium | $4.93 | $1.22 | $2.44 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.39 | $2.78 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 50% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 1.9 | 0 | $0.66 | $0.30 |
| Efficient EV | 1.6 | 0 | $0.55 | $0.25 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 2.5 | 0 | $0.88 | $0.40 |
Gas CO2
2 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (50% 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
Newark, NJ
Late night in Newark on Tuesday
Local time
4:10 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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
10m 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 turn-heavy local drive rather than a high-speed interstate haul on this short journey. Because the highway share is 0%, you should prepare for a steady pace through local corridors rather than cruising at highway speeds. The road demands your full attention due to the frequent turns required to navigate between these two points. Without any significant long stretches of uninterrupted road, the character of the drive remains consistently urban and functional. It is a practical, no-frills experience that gets you from point A to point B efficiently.
68% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 4.3 mi on Essex Freeway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Essex Freeway and University Avenue. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.5 miles in.
Driving Effort
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 11 decision points packed into just 6.3 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 10m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 0.7 miles (CR 508 Spur / Northfield Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 5 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 Orange, NJ and Newark, NJ, road signs point toward Cr 508: West Orange, Montclair, Broad Street Station, Rutgers University and Essex County College.
Cr 508: West Orange
0.5 mi in
|
~0m
Montclair
0.5 mi in
|
~0m
Broad Street Station
5 mi in
|
~7m
Rutgers University
5 mi in
|
~7m
Essex County College
5 mi in
|
~7m
About the Cities
Starting in Orange, NJ
Full guide →The Oranges are a group of 4 communities in Essex County, New Jersey.
Arriving in Newark, NJ
Full guide →Newark is New Jersey's largest city and second largest in Metro New York. Although one of the great historic cities of the Northeast and the most culture-rich city in the state, Newark is often overlooked in favor of Goliath-like Manhattan and towns along the Hudson River, such as Jersey City and Hoboken. While no longer the industrial powerhouse it once was, Newark remains one of America's major shipping, rail, and air hubs. Public transportation is abundant, making it easy to get to, from, and around the city. Newark has been economically disadvantaged for some time, and suffers from a bad reputation, often informed by negative stereotyping. Thanks in large part to a nationally high-profile mayor (Cory Booker, now a U.S.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
This 6.3-mile drive from Orange to Newark is way too short for a weekend trip, unless you're just looking for a 10-minute hop. You'll barely get on the highway before you're there and back.
Family Friendly
While short at 6.3 miles, the 8/10 complexity rating means this route might be a bit stressful with kids in tow. It's a quick 10-minute drive, but the navigation is the main challenge here.
Solo Traveler
At only 6.3 miles and 10 minutes, this drive is too short to be engaging for a solo traveler. You won't experience much of the highway (68%) before you reach your destination.
EV Driver
This 6.3-mile trip is definitely short enough to do on a single charge, even for an EV. You won't need to worry about finding charging stations on this quick jaunt.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (68%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 4.3 miles on Essex Freeway. 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 Newark, 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 0.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 0.7 miles (CR 508 Spur / Northfield Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Newark, 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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