How far is Cedar Glen West, NJ from Elizabeth, NJ?
The driving distance from Cedar Glen West, NJ to Elizabeth, NJ is about 62.9 miles (101.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 43.2 miles (69.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 26m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 13m.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cedar Glen West and Elizabeth.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cedar Glen West and Elizabeth.
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Start on Dove Street
13 m · 4 sec · Dove Street
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Turn right onto Thrush
83 m · 14 sec · Thrush
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Turn right onto Robin Street
59 m · 14 sec · Robin Street
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Turn left onto 6th Street
1058 ft · 48 sec · 6th Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Ridgeway Boulevard
768 ft · 23 sec · Ridgeway Boulevard
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Turn slight right onto South Hope Chapel Road
5.8 mi · 10 min · South Hope Chapel Road
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Turn right onto County Line Road
860 ft · 25 sec · County Line Road
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Turn left onto Kent Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · Kent Road
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Turn right onto Lanes Mill Road
1180 ft · 31 sec · Lanes Mill Road
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Turn left onto US Highway 9
25.3 mi · 38 min · US Highway 9
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Take the exit straight toward US 9 North, NJ 35 North: New York
681 ft · 59 sec
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Continue straight
7.4 mi · 11 min
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Continue straight
5.1 mi · 9 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 Cedar Glen West 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.
US Highway 9
Turn left onto US Highway 9
25.3 mi · 00h 38m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Cedar Glen West and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Elizabeth.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cedar Glen West to Elizabeth?
The road trip is about 62.9 miles (101.2 km) and usually takes 01h 13m 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?
Yorketown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.4 miles from Cedar Glen West and 38.5 miles from Elizabeth.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 43.2 miles (69.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.7 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:04 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.07 one way or $18.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Cedar Glen West and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Elizabeth.
Stop Ideas Near Yorketown
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 Yorketown.
New Brunswick station
Princeton Junction station
Metropark station
Trenton Transit Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cedar Glen West and Elizabeth. Straight-line distance: 43.19 mi (69.5 km).
#1 Cedar Glen West
Unincorporated community in Manchester Township, Ocean County, New Jersey, United States
| Population | 1,267 |
| Coordinates | 40.0420600, -74.2926500 |
| Altitude | 27 |
| 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: 101 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 05m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 47m |
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 | $4.09 | $9.07 | $18.14 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $10.21 | $20.42 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $11.00 | $22.00 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $13.28 | $26.55 |
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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