How far is Crestwood Village, NJ from Elizabeth, NJ?
The driving distance from Crestwood Village, NJ to Elizabeth, NJ is about 72 miles (115.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 50.1 miles (80.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 38m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
Reverse, save, or send this route
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.
This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 19m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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 of New Jersey
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Cloudy
Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Crestwood Village and Elizabeth.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Crestwood Village and Elizabeth.
-
1
Start on Columbine Avenue
68 m · 12 sec · Columbine Avenue
-
2
Turn right onto Aster Place
125 m · 20 sec · Aster Place
-
3
Turn right onto Pinewald-Keswick Road
880 ft · 21 sec · Pinewald-Keswick Road
-
4
Continue on Pinewald Keswick Road
150 m · 8 sec · Pinewald Keswick Road
-
5
Continue on Lacey Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · Lacey Road
-
6
Continue straight
15.4 mi · 23 min
-
7
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Sharon Station Road
16 m · 1 sec · Sharon Station Road
-
8
Exit the roundabout onto Sharon Station Road
4 mi · 8 min · Sharon Station Road
-
9
Turn left onto Herbert Road
3206 ft · 1 min · Herbert Road
-
10
Turn right onto Old York Road
3.7 mi · 6 min · Old York Road
-
11
Continue on South Main Street
1.5 km · 2 min · South Main Street
-
12
Turn slight right
29 m · 4 sec
-
13
Turn right onto Franklin Street
1.2 km · 2 min · Franklin Street
-
14
Turn left onto New Jersey Turnpike
30.3 mi · 35 min · New Jersey Turnpike
-
15
Take the exit slight right toward I 278: Elizabeth, Staten Island
1.4 mi · 2 min
-
16
Turn straight onto I 278 West, NJ 439: Elizabeth, Linden
1931 ft · 1 min
-
17
Keep slight right to continue on NJ 439: Elizabeth
774 ft · 35 sec
-
18
Continue on Bayway
1795 ft · 42 sec · Bayway
-
19
Turn right onto South Broad Street
1732 ft · 52 sec · South Broad Street
-
20
Turn right
1.6 km · 2 min
-
21
Turn right
18 m · 6 sec
-
22
Turn right
117 m · 28 sec
-
23
Turn right
85 m · 22 sec
-
24
Turn right onto East Jersey Street
1535 ft · 50 sec · East Jersey Street
-
25
Turn right
11 m · 3 sec
-
26
Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Crestwood Village and Elizabeth.
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.
New Jersey Turnpike
Turn left onto New Jersey Turnpike
30.3 mi · 00h 35m
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Crestwood Village and Partly Sunny near Elizabeth.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Crestwood Village to Elizabeth?
The road trip is about 72 miles (115.8 km) and usually takes 01h 19m 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?
Cranbury is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.9 miles from Crestwood Village and 41 miles from Elizabeth.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 50.1 miles (80.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.9 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:52 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.38 one way or $20.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Crestwood Village and Partly Sunny near Elizabeth.
Stop Ideas Near Cranbury
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 Cranbury.
Princeton Junction station
New Brunswick station
Trenton Transit Center
Metropark station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Crestwood Village and Elizabeth. Straight-line distance: 50.09 mi (80.61 km).
#1 Crestwood Village
Unincorporated community in New Jersey, United States
| Population | 7,907 |
| Coordinates | 39.9481700, -74.3607000 |
| Altitude | 40 |
| 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: 116 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 53m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.09 | $10.38 | $20.76 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $11.68 | $23.36 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $12.58 | $25.17 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $15.19 | $30.38 |
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 18, 2026
Distance to Other Cities
Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.