Origin
Scotch Plains, NJ
Morning in Scotch Plains on Sunday
Local time
9:25 AM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Scotch Plains, 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
26m
Distance
14.9 mi
24 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 24m
★
6 AM
0h 26m
8 AM
0h 31m
10 AM
0h 28m
12 PM
0h 27m
3 PM
0h 28m
5 PM
0h 30m
8 PM
0h 25m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Scotch Plains, NJ
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East Orange, NJ
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Trip Overview
Scotch Plains to East Orange is 14.9 miles and takes about 26 minutes via US 22, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a short, highway-focused drive entirely within New Jersey. You'll spend most of your time on major roadways like US 22 and the Garden State Parkway. Given the minimal distance and duration, this trip is ideal for a quick commute or an easy transit between two points in the Northeast region. Plan for a straightforward journey with minimal complexity.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 22 | 7.6 mi | 12m |
| Garden State Parkway | 3.8 mi | 5m |
| South Oraton Parkway | 1 mi | 1m |
| Maybaum Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Westfield Road | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Parkway Drive | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Speedway Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Eastern Parkway | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 22
— 7.6 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Scotch Plains, NJ and East Orange, NJ.
1
Start on Westfield Avenue
76 ft
·
5 sec
·
Westfield Avenue
2
Turn right onto Westfield Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Westfield Road
3
At end of road, turn right onto US 22
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
US 22
4
Continue on US 22
5.4 mi
·
8 min
·
US 22
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Continue on US 22
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
US 22
6
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Toward GSP Toll North: Paterson
7
Merge onto GSP
3.8 mi
·
5 min
·
Garden State Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
Exit 144
Toward CR 510
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Turn straight onto Eastern Parkway
518 ft
·
17 sec
·
Eastern Parkway
10
Continue on Speedway Avenue
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
Speedway Avenue
11
At end of road, turn left onto CR 510
511 ft
·
10 sec
·
South Orange Avenue
Use the left / right lanes.
12
Turn slight right onto Maybaum Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Maybaum Avenue
13
Continue on Birchwood Avenue
362 ft
·
9 sec
·
Birchwood Avenue
14
Continue on South Oraton Parkway
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
South Oraton Parkway
Use the straight lane.
15
Keep slight left at fork onto South Oraton Parkway
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
South Oraton Parkway
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
16
Keep slight left at fork onto Parkway Drive
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
Parkway Drive
17
Turn sharp left onto North Arlington Avenue
343 ft
·
11 sec
·
North Arlington Avenue
Use the left lane.
18
Turn slight left onto Parkway Drive
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
Parkway Drive
19
Arrive at destination
Parkway Drive
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 105 decision points cluster between mile 0.5 and 14.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.5 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
US 22
At end of road, turn right onto US 22
Navigation decision point
7
12.2 mi into trip
|
~20m 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
12.8 mi into trip
|
~21m 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.
6
13.6 mi into trip
|
~23m in
|
South Oraton Parkway
Keep slight left at fork onto South Oraton Parkway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
8
14.7 mi into trip
|
~25m 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
$2.47 one way
$4.94 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $2.71 | $5.41 |
| premium | $4.93 | $2.89 | $5.78 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.29 | $6.58 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.23
Garden State Parkway
(3.8 mi)
$0.23
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Tolls
$0
Total
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.5 | 0 | $1.56 | $0.72 |
| Efficient EV | 3.7 | 0 | $1.30 | $0.60 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6 | 0 | $2.09 | $0.95 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
Morning in East Orange on Sunday
Local time
9:25 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
26m 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?
This drive is predominantly highway-focused, with 87% of your journey on high-speed roads. You'll encounter stretches on US 22, the Garden State Parkway, and South Oraton Parkway, making for a fast-paced experience. The longest continuous segment you'll navigate is 7.6 miles on US 22, offering a consistent pace. Expect a driving environment characterized by efficient travel between these New Jersey locations, rather than a meandering scenic tour.
87% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 7.6 mi on US 22.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 22 and Garden State Parkway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.5 miles in near US 22.
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 10 decision points packed into just 14.9 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 26m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.5 miles (US 22): Navigation decision point; at 12.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 12.8 miles (CR 510 / South Orange Avenue): 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.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Scotch Plains, NJ and East Orange, NJ, road signs point toward Gsp Toll North: Paterson and Cr 510.
Gsp Toll North: Paterson
8.1 mi in
|
~14m
Cr 510
12.2 mi in
|
~20m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 26m. Total distance: 14.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
26m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (87%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 7.6 miles on US 22. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.23 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.
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 0.5 miles (US 22): Navigation decision point; at 12.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 12.8 miles (CR 510 / South Orange Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Thomas Edison National Historical Park, Morristown National Historical Park and Paterson Great Falls 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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