Where is East Orange, New Jersey, USA?

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Where is East Orange Located? - East Orange is a city located in the Essex County of New Jersey, United States. East Orange lies between 41.8444735 Degrees North latitudes and 90.1887379 Degrees West longitudes.

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Where is East Orange, New Jersey

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Where is East Orange Located?

East Orange is a city located in the Essex County of New Jersey, United States. East Orange lies between 41.8444735 Degrees North latitudes and 90.1887379 Degrees West longitudes. According to 2020 U.S.census, the population of East Orange city is 69612 people and the city has a total area of 3.93 sq mi. The city has numerous parks and recreational facilities.

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East Orange, New Jersey Quick Facts

PropertyDetails
CityEast Orange
CountyEssex County
StateNew Jersey
State CapitalTrenton
US RegionNortheast
Latitude40.7673°N
Longitude74.2049°W
Elevation174 ft (53 m)
Land Area3.93 sq mi
Water Area0.00 sq mi
Total Area3.93 sq mi
Population (2020 Census)69,612
Population DensityApproximately 17,700 per sq mi
ZIP Codes07017, 07018, 07019
Area Code973, 862
Time Zone StandardEastern Standard Time (EST), UTC−5
Time Zone DaylightEastern Daylight Time (EDT), UTC−4
CurrencyUS Dollar (USD)
FIPS Code34-20230
Congressional DistrictNew Jersey's 10th Congressional District

Nearby Cities to East Orange, New Jersey

  • Orange, New Jersey — West — 2 mi
  • Newark, New Jersey — East — 3 mi
  • South Orange, New Jersey — Southwest — 3 mi
  • Irvington, New Jersey — South — 4 mi
  • West Orange, New Jersey — Northwest — 4 mi
  • Bloomfield, New Jersey — North — 5 mi
  • Montclair, New Jersey — North — 6 mi
  • Belleville, New Jersey — Northeast — 6 mi
  • Maplewood, New Jersey — Southwest — 6 mi
  • Jersey City, New Jersey — East — 13 mi

East Orange, New Jersey Climate and Weather Overview

MonthAvg High (°F)Avg Low (°F)Avg Rainfall (in)
January39243.7
April62424.3
July85694.6
October66484.4
Annual634649.8
Climate AttributeDetails
Climate Classification (Köppen)Humid Subtropical (Cfa)
Annual RainfallApproximately 50 inches
Annual Sunshine DaysAbout 206 days
Hurricane/Tornado RiskLow hurricane risk; low tornado risk
SnowfallApproximately 26 inches annually

Driving Distances from East Orange, New Jersey

CityStateDistance (mi)Approx. Drive Time
NewarkNew Jersey310 min
OrangeNew Jersey26 min
West OrangeNew Jersey410 min
BloomfieldNew Jersey512 min
MontclairNew Jersey615 min
Jersey CityNew Jersey1325 min
ElizabethNew Jersey1425 min
PatersonNew Jersey1730 min
New York CityNew York1835 min
TrentonNew Jersey621 hr 10 min

Transportation and Connectivity in East Orange, New Jersey

TransportationDetails
Airport NameNewark Liberty International Airport
IATA CodeEWR
PortNearby Port Newark–Elizabeth Marine Terminal
Major HighwaysInterstate 280, Garden State Parkway, New Jersey Route 21, U.S. Route 1/9 (nearby)
Train/Amtrak ServiceNJ Transit Morris & Essex Lines (East Orange and Brick Church stations); nearest Amtrak at Newark Penn Station
Local Bus/Transit ServiceNJ Transit bus services
  • Interstate 280 — Major east-west freeway connecting East Orange with Newark and Interstate 80.
  • Garden State Parkway — Regional highway providing north-south access across New Jersey.
  • New Jersey Route 21 — Connects East Orange with Newark, Belleville, and Passaic County.
  • Main Street (County Route 508) — Principal local corridor linking East Orange with neighboring Essex County communities.

Places to Visit in East Orange, New Jersey

Landmark NameType
Elmwood ParkCity Park
East Orange Golf CourseGolf Course
Thomas Edison National Historical ParkHistoric Site
Branch Brook ParkCounty Park
Newark Museum of ArtMuseum
Turtle Back ZooZoo
South Mountain ReservationNature Preserve
Essex County Riverfront ParkRiverside Park
Cathedral Basilica of the Sacred HeartHistoric Landmark
Prudential CenterSports & Entertainment Arena

Colleges and Universities in East Orange, New Jersey

Institution NameTypeLevelNotable For
Seton Hall UniversityPrivateUniversityLaw and business programs
New Jersey Institute of TechnologyPublicUniversityEngineering and technology
Rutgers University–NewarkPublicUniversityResearch and public affairs
Essex County CollegePublicCommunity CollegeCareer and transfer education
Bloomfield College of Montclair State UniversityPrivateUniversityLiberal arts education
Montclair State UniversityPublicUniversityTeacher education and research
Pillar CollegePrivateUniversityChristian higher education
East Orange School DistrictPublicK–12 DistrictPublic education

Waterbodies in East Orange, New Jersey

Second River, Passaic River, Third River, Elizabeth River, Orange Reservoir, Diamond Mill Pond, Newark Bay, Hudson River

Golf Courses in East Orange, New Jersey

East Orange Golf Course, Hendricks Field Golf Course, Weequahic Golf Course, Galloping Hill Golf Course, Francis A. Byrne Golf Course, Essex County Country Club, Rock Spring Golf Club, Suburban Golf Club

East Orange, New Jersey — Key Historical Facts

  • East Orange began as part of the original Newark settlement before becoming part of Orange Township in the 18th century.
  • The city was officially incorporated in 1899 after separating from Orange Township during a period of rapid suburban growth.
  • During the late 19th and early 20th centuries, East Orange became a desirable residential community with many Victorian and Colonial Revival homes.
  • The arrival of railroad service strengthened the city's connections to Newark and New York City, encouraging residential and commercial development.
  • East Orange has long been recognized for its diverse population, historic neighborhoods, and contributions to arts, education, and public service.
  • Today, the city remains an important residential and transportation hub within the New York metropolitan area.

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