How far is Concordia, NJ from Elizabeth, NJ?

The driving distance from Concordia, NJ to Elizabeth, NJ is about 36.3 miles (58.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 27.4 miles (44.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 33m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
36.3 mi
00h 46m
Flight
27.4 mi
44.1 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
27.4 mi
Kilometers
44.1 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
36.3 mi
Kilometers
58.42 km
Drive Time
00h 46m

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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 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Elizabeth
Sun, Nov 8, 9:37 PM EST
Return by in Concordia
Sun, Nov 8, 10:24 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Concordia
2026-11-08T20:50
Arrive Elizabeth
Sun, Nov 8, 9:37 PM EST
Route Timing
00h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:47 AM to 10:47 AM EST

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

Leave by
4:56 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Concordia
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
Piscataway
NJ

Township in New Jersey, United States

From Concordia
16.8 mi
00h 23m
To Elizabeth
19.5 mi
00h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
41°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 3:00 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 Concordia and Elizabeth.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Norham Drive

    59 m · 11 sec · Norham Drive

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Andrew Johnson Drive

    98 m · 16 sec · Andrew Johnson Drive

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Edinburgh Drive

    1300 ft · 59 sec · Edinburgh Drive

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Asbourne Drive

    806 ft · 38 sec · Asbourne Drive

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Concordia Circle

    60 m · 10 sec · Concordia Circle

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Union Valley-Half Acre Road

    1.1 km · 2 min · Union Valley-Half Acre Road

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Prospect Plains Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Prospect Plains Road

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Applegarth Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Applegarth Road

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Forsgate Drive

    1.1 km · 1 min · Forsgate Drive

  10. 10

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 95, NJTP: New Jersey Turnpike

    2099 ft · 51 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95, NJTP North: New York City

    2247 ft · 55 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right

    2858 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike

    24 mi · 28 min · New Jersey Turnpike

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 278: Elizabeth, Staten Island

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto I 278 West, NJ 439: Elizabeth, Linden

    1931 ft · 1 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on NJ 439: Elizabeth

    774 ft · 35 sec

  17. 17

    Continue on Bayway

    1795 ft · 42 sec · Bayway

  18. 18

    Turn right onto South Broad Street

    1732 ft · 52 sec · South Broad Street

  19. 19

    Turn right

    1.6 km · 2 min

  20. 20

    Turn right

    18 m · 6 sec

  21. 21

    Turn right

    117 m · 28 sec

  22. 22

    Turn right

    85 m · 22 sec

  23. 23

    Turn right onto East Jersey Street

    1535 ft · 50 sec · East Jersey Street

  24. 24

    Turn right

    11 m · 3 sec

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
25 steps
18 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
68.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New Jersey Turnpike
24 mi · 66%
I 278
1.42 mi · 4%
Applegarth Road
1.4 mi · 4%
I 95
1.36 mi · 4%
Prospect Plains Road
0.96 mi · 3%
Forsgate Drive
0.71 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

New Jersey Turnpike

Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike

24 mi · 00h 28m

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 46m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.9 mi
27.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Piscataway
00h 23m from Concordia
Leave By
4:56 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Cloudy leaving Concordia and Sunny near Elizabeth.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 36.3 miles (58.4 km) and usually takes 00h 46m 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?

Piscataway is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.8 miles from Concordia and 19.5 miles from Elizabeth.

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

The direct path is about 27.4 miles (44.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.9 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 4:56 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.20 one way or $10.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Piscataway

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Piscataway, 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 Piscataway.

RAIL

New Brunswick station

4 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Metropark station

10 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

Princeton Junction station

28 mi away
2 Wallace Road
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

29 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Concordia and Elizabeth. Straight-line distance: 27.4 mi (44.1 km).

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#1 Concordia

Concordia is a place in New Jersey, United States.

Population0
Coordinates40.3109400, -74.4482100
Altitude44
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: Norham Drive (-74.448156, 40.310909)
End: (-74.210651, 40.663974)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 58 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.28 gal
4.85 L · about $5.20
Round trip
$10.40
2.56 gal · 9.7 L
Estimated CO2
11.4 kg one way
Round trip: 22.8 kg / 50 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.06 $5.20 $10.40
Mid-grade $4.69 $6.01 $12.01
Premium $5.01 $6.41 $12.82
Diesel $6.30 $8.07 $16.13

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 Concordia and Elizabeth. The current time is 20:50:05.

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.