How far is Bradley Gardens, NJ from Elizabeth, NJ?
The driving distance from Bradley Gardens, NJ to Elizabeth, NJ is about 37.7 miles (60.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 24.3 miles (39.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 29m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 44m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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.
Township in Middlesex County, New Jersey, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bradley Gardens and Elizabeth.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bradley Gardens and Elizabeth.
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Start on Maple Street
1477 ft · 1 min · Maple Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Old York Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Old York Road
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Continue on West Somerset Street
648 ft · 23 sec · West Somerset Street
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Turn left onto First Avenue
2935 ft · 2 min · First Avenue
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Turn right
1.6 km · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 22 East: New York, Somerville
140 m · 13 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 22 East: New York
945 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left
2.3 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 287 South: Perth Amboy
2180 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left
13.4 mi · 16 min
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Take the exit right toward US 1 North: Newark
1644 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left
3.9 mi · 6 min
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Continue straight
6.3 mi · 11 min
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Keep slight left to continue on East Edgar Road
1.1 km · 1 min · East Edgar Road
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Continue on Carlton Street
1.5 mi · 2 min · Carlton Street
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Turn right
18 m · 6 sec
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Turn right
117 m · 28 sec
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Turn right
85 m · 22 sec
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Turn right onto East Jersey Street
1535 ft · 50 sec · East Jersey Street
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Turn right
11 m · 3 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bradley Gardens and Elizabeth.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 287 South
Merge slight left
13.4 mi · 00h 16m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Bradley Gardens and Mostly Sunny near Elizabeth.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bradley Gardens to Elizabeth?
The road trip is about 37.7 miles (60.6 km) and usually takes 00h 44m 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?
Edison is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.1 miles from Bradley Gardens and 21.6 miles from Elizabeth.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 24.3 miles (39.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.4 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:00 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.39 one way or $10.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Bradley Gardens and Mostly Sunny near Elizabeth.
Stop Ideas Near Edison
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Edison.
New Brunswick station
Metropark station
Newark Liberty International Airport
Princeton Junction station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bradley Gardens and Elizabeth. Straight-line distance: 24.31 mi (39.12 km).
#1 Bradley Gardens
Bradley Gardens is a place in New Jersey, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.5628800, -74.6546000 |
| Altitude | 24 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Elizabeth
The second most populous city in Union County, New Jersey.
| Population | 128,382 |
| Coordinates | 40.6639900, -74.2107000 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-74.210651, 40.663974)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 61 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 28m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.06 | $5.39 | $10.79 |
| Mid-grade | $4.69 | $6.24 | $12.47 |
| Premium | $5.00 | $6.65 | $13.29 |
| Diesel | $6.30 | $8.38 | $16.75 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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