Distance from East Orange, New Jersey to Jersey City, New Jersey
The driving distance from East Orange, New Jersey to Jersey City, New Jersey is 17.3 mi (27.9 km)
The straight-line (air) distance is approximately 5.7 mi (9.3 km)
Estimated travel time by road is 27 minutes
This route includes Toll roads along the way.
We found 3 routes between East Orange and Jersey City.
Available Routes
Route Directions
Get on I-280 E from Freeway Dr W
Continue on I-280 E. Take I-95 S/NJ Turnpike S and I-78 E/New Jersey Tpke Newark Bay Ext to Jersey City Blvd in Jersey City. Take the exit toward Liberty Science Centre/Light Rail/Park-Ride from I-78 E/New Jersey Tpke Newark Bay Ext
Take Phillip St, Jersey Ave and Grand St to your destination
Route Directions
Take Garden State Pkwy S and I-78 E to Jersey City Blvd in Jersey City. Take the exit toward Liberty Science Centre/Light Rail/Park-Ride from I-78 E
Take Phillip St, Jersey Ave and Grand St to your destination
Route Directions
Get on I-280 E from Freeway Dr W
Continue on I-280 E to Kearny. Take exit 17A from I-280 E
Get on the New Jersey 139 E ramp in Jersey City
Take NJ-139 E to Marin Blvd
Follow Marin Blvd to your destination
Journey Details
Traveling from East Orange, New Jersey to Jersey City, New Jersey covers 11.2 miles (18 km) in a east direction. This secondary roads, short route typically takes 23 minutes under normal conditions.
Drivers have 3 route options between these locations (11-18 miles / 18-30 km). The primary route shown here saves 5 minutes compared to alternatives.
The route features scenic views. During night weekend travel, expect typical weekend traffic patterns with average speeds around 32 mph (51 km/h) .
Journey Waypoints
East Orange
Starting Point
Jersey City
Destination