How far is Bloomingdale, NJ from Elizabeth, NJ?

The driving distance from Bloomingdale, NJ to Elizabeth, NJ is about 41.6 miles (66.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 25.7 miles (41.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 47m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
41.56 mi
00h 53m
Flight
25.64 mi
41.26 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
25.64 mi
Kilometers
41.26 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
41.56 mi
Kilometers
66.89 km
Drive Time
00h 53m

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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 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Elizabeth
Sun, Nov 8, 5:38 PM EST
Return by in Bloomingdale
Sun, Nov 8, 6:32 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bloomingdale
2026-11-08T16:44
Arrive Elizabeth
Sun, Nov 8, 5:38 PM EST
Route Timing
00h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:54 AM to 10:54 AM EST

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:42 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bloomingdale
9:30 PM EST
Morning start is best

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
South Plainfield
NJ

Borough in Middlesex County, New Jersey

From Bloomingdale
16.5 mi
00h 27m
To Elizabeth
25 mi
00h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
43°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 2:00 AM EST
Wind
5 to 10 mph W
Destination
63°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 6:00 AM EST
Wind
12 to 15 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    36 m · 30 sec

  2. 2

    Turn uturn

    1988 ft · 50 sec

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Amwell Road

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Amwell Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Millstone Bypass

    3022 ft · 1 min · Millstone Bypass

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Somerset Courthouse Road

    2379 ft · 50 sec · Somerset Courthouse Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Millstone River Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Millstone River Road

  7. 7

    Continue on South Main Street

    1063 ft · 28 sec · South Main Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Wilhousky Street

    664 ft · 16 sec · Wilhousky Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Manville Causeway

    1893 ft · 46 sec · Manville Causeway

  10. 10

    Continue on Weston Canal Road

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Weston Canal Road

  11. 11

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 287 South

    2538 ft · 59 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    10.9 mi · 13 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit right toward US 1 North: Newark

    1644 ft · 40 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    3.9 mi · 6 min

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    6.3 mi · 11 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on East Edgar Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · East Edgar Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Carlton Street

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Carlton Street

  18. 18

    Turn right

    18 m · 6 sec

  19. 19

    Turn right

    117 m · 28 sec

  20. 20

    Turn right

    85 m · 22 sec

  21. 21

    Turn right onto East Jersey Street

    1535 ft · 50 sec · East Jersey Street

  22. 22

    Turn right

    11 m · 3 sec

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bloomingdale 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
23 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
55.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 287 South
11.4 mi · 27%
US 1 North
10.5 mi · 25%
Weston Canal Road
2.63 mi · 6%
Amwell Road
2.39 mi · 6%
Carlton Street
1.53 mi · 4%
Millstone River Road
1.44 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 287 South

Merge slight left

10.9 mi · 00h 13m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
00h 53m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.9 mi
25.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
South Plainfield
00h 27m from Bloomingdale
Leave By
4:42 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Cloudy leaving Bloomingdale and Sunny near Elizabeth.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 41.6 miles (66.9 km) and usually takes 00h 53m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

South Plainfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.5 miles from Bloomingdale and 25 miles from Elizabeth.

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

The direct path is about 25.7 miles (41.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:42 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.97 one way or $11.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Bloomingdale and Sunny near Elizabeth.

Stop Ideas Near South Plainfield

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around South Plainfield, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to South Plainfield.

RAIL

Metropark station

7 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

New Brunswick station

10 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

23 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

27 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bloomingdale and Elizabeth. Straight-line distance: 25.64 mi (41.26 km).

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#1 Bloomingdale

Bloomingdale is a place in New Jersey, United States.

Population0
Coordinates40.4976000, -74.6473800
Altitude24
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: US 206 (-74.646997, 40.497509)
End: (-74.210651, 40.663974)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 67 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.47 gal
5.55 L · about $5.97
Round trip
$11.95
2.94 gal · 11.1 L
Estimated CO2
13.1 kg one way
Round trip: 26.1 kg / 58 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.06 $5.97 $11.95
Mid-grade $4.69 $6.90 $13.80
Premium $5.01 $7.36 $14.73
Diesel $6.30 $9.26 $18.53

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 · Nov 08, 2026

There is no time difference between Bloomingdale and Elizabeth. The current time is 16:44:19.

Distance to Other Cities

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