How far is Bloomfield, NJ from Elizabeth, NJ?

The driving distance from Bloomfield, NJ to Elizabeth, NJ is about 17 miles (27.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 9.9 miles (16 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 49m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
17.03 mi
00h 24m
Flight
9.95 mi
16.02 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
9.95 mi
Kilometers
16.02 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
17.03 mi
Kilometers
27.41 km
Drive Time
00h 24m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Elizabeth
Wed, Apr 22, 10:30 PM EDT
Return by in Bloomfield
Wed, Apr 22, 10:54 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bloomfield
2026-04-22T22:05
Arrive Elizabeth
Wed, Apr 22, 10:30 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:25 AM to 7:25 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:40 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Bloomfield
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Irvington
NJ

Township in Essex County, New Jersey, United States

From Bloomfield
6.5 mi
00h 12m
To Elizabeth
10.5 mi
00h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Wednesday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph SE
Destination
64°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Bloomfield and Elizabeth.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bloomfield and Elizabeth.

  1. 1

    Start on Ridge Avenue

    1660 ft · 1 min · Ridge Avenue

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Hoover Avenue

    57 m · 6 sec · Hoover Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Summit Avenue

    573 ft · 16 sec · Summit Avenue

  4. 4

    Take the ramp straight toward GSP Toll South

    1109 ft · 27 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

    5.6 mi · 8 min · Garden State Parkway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward Irvington

    767 ft · 19 sec

  7. 7

    Turn straight onto Western Parkway

    156 m · 12 sec · Western Parkway

  8. 8

    Continue on Washington Avenue

    1705 ft · 38 sec · Washington Avenue

  9. 9

    Continue on Ball Street

    2273 ft · 53 sec · Ball Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Lyons Avenue

    1636 ft · 37 sec · Lyons Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Grove Street

    533 ft · 13 sec · Grove Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Coit Street

    2910 ft · 1 min · Coit Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Chestnut Avenue

    2036 ft · 43 sec · Chestnut Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Hillside Avenue

    1 km · 1 min · Hillside Avenue

  15. 15

    Continue on Hillside Avenue

    2125 ft · 45 sec · Hillside Avenue

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn right onto North Broad Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · North Broad Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto North Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · North Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Spring Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Spring Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto East Jersey Street

    1164 ft · 36 sec · East Jersey Street

  20. 20

    Turn right

    11 m · 3 sec

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bloomfield and Elizabeth.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
21 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
123.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Garden State Parkway
5.6 mi · 33%
Spring Street
1.14 mi · 7%
North Broad Street
1.08 mi · 6%
Hillside Avenue
1.03 mi · 6%
North Avenue
0.96 mi · 6%
Coit Street
0.55 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Garden State Parkway

Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

5.6 mi · 00h 08m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 24m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.1 mi
9.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Irvington
00h 12m from Bloomfield
Leave By
7:40 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Bloomfield and Chance Rain Showers near Elizabeth.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bloomfield to Elizabeth?

The road trip is about 17 miles (27.4 km) and usually takes 00h 24m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Irvington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.5 miles from Bloomfield and 10.5 miles from Elizabeth.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 9.9 miles (16 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.1 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:40 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.45 one way or $4.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Bloomfield and Chance Rain Showers near Elizabeth.

Stop Ideas Near Irvington

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Irvington and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Parking Lot
Scenic stop 9.5 mi away

City Hall Parking Lot

Jersey City , NJ
280 Grove St, Jersey City, NJ 07302
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews Parking lot
#Artlook New York City Hall Wedding Photographer
Practical stop 11.7 mi away

#Artlook New York City Hall Wedding Photographer

New York , NY
141 Worth St, New York, NY 10013
Rating 5.0/5 13 reviews Photographer,Photography service,Photography studio,Wedding photographer
City Hall Personnel Office
Meeting point 2.6 mi away

City Hall Personnel Office

Newark , NJ
920 Broad St, Newark, NJ 07102
Rating 5.0/5 5 reviews City government office
Diamond City Hall Photography
Nearby stop 11.7 mi away

Diamond City Hall Photography

New York , NY
141 Worth St, New York, NY 10013
Rating 5.0/5 53 reviews Wedding photographer

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Irvington.

RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

5 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

6 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

Metropark station

20 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

21 mi away
8th Ave 31st Street / 8th Ave 33rd Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bloomfield and Elizabeth. Straight-line distance: 9.95 mi (16.02 km).

Bloomfield

#1 Bloomfield

Township in Essex County, New Jersey, United States

Population49,810
Coordinates40.8067700, -74.1854200
Altitude45
CountryUnited States
Elizabeth

#2 Elizabeth

The second most populous city in Union County, New Jersey.

Population128,382
Coordinates40.6639900, -74.2107000
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: Ridge Avenue (-74.185378, 40.806747)
End: (-74.210651, 40.663974)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 27 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.6 gal
2.28 L · about $2.45
Round trip
$4.90
1.2 gal · 4.56 L
Estimated CO2
5.3 kg one way
Round trip: 10.7 kg / 24 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $2.45 $4.90
Mid-grade $4.60 $2.76 $5.52
Premium $4.95 $2.97 $5.94
Diesel $5.98 $3.59 $7.18

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in New Jersey · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Bloomfield and Elizabeth. The current time is 22:05:16.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.