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Cities Near East Orange

Cities near East Orange, New Jersey: 10 notable destinations within day-trip and weekend range, including Union, Clifton, Jersey City. Compare distance, drive time and flight time, with day-trip and getaway ideas.

The closest notable city to East Orange, New Jersey is Union, about 6 mi (9 km) away — roughly 19 min by road. Below, 10 nearby cities are ranked by distance, with real drive and flight estimates and whether each works best as a day trip or an overnight getaway.

CityDistanceDriveFlightBest for
Union6 mi / 9 km19 minDrive/railDay trip
Clifton7 mi / 11 km22 minDrive/railDay trip
Jersey City7 mi / 12 km24 minDrive/railDay trip
Wayne12 mi / 19 km39 minDrive/railDay trip
Morningside Heights13 mi / 21 km44 minDrive/railDay trip
Parsippany13 mi / 21 km44 minDrive/railDay trip
Plainfield14 mi / 23 km27 minDrive/railDay trip
Borough Park14 mi / 23 km28 minDrive/railDay trip
Staten Island15 mi / 23 km28 minDrive/railDay trip
Perth Amboy18 mi / 29 km35 minDrive/railDay trip

Day trips from East Orange

Within about 100 miles and easy to visit in a day: Union, Clifton, Jersey City, Wayne, Morningside Heights. These are close enough to go and return without an overnight stay.

Getting around

Nearby cities are usually quickest by car or train; for the longer hops a regional flight can save time. Tap any city above for its full distance, driving-time and flight-time breakdown, or plan a specific route with the tools below.

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Frequently asked questions

Notable cities near East Orange include Union, Clifton, Jersey City, Wayne, Morningside Heights. The closest is Union, about 6 miles (9 km) away. The table above lists each with its distance, drive time and best use.

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