How far is Elizabeth, NJ from Alpine, NJ?
The driving distance from Elizabeth, NJ to Alpine, NJ is about 29.6 miles (47.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 24.9 miles (40.1 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 EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 46m.
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.
Town in New Jersey in eastern USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Elizabeth and Alpine.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Elizabeth and Alpine.
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Start on the route
11 m · 8 sec
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Turn left onto East Jersey Street
1164 ft · 36 sec · East Jersey Street
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Turn left onto Spring Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Spring Street
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Keep slight right
1.4 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 78, I 95, NJTP: Haynes Avenue
828 ft · 14 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 78, I 95, NJTP
1.3 km · 2 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 78 East: Holland Tunnel, New York City
2872 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 78 East, US 1-9 North
1486 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight right onto Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
3266 ft · 46 sec · Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 95/NJTP North Tolls
589 ft · 7 sec · I 95/NJTP North Tolls
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Keep straight to continue on I 95 North, NJTP North
821 ft · 31 sec
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Continue on I 95 North, NJTP North
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 95, NJ 3: George Washington Bridge
1.2 km · 59 sec
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Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur
10.4 mi · 14 min · New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur
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Take the exit slight right toward US 46: The Ridgefields, Palisades Park
823 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 46 East: Ridgefield, Palisades Park
1233 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left
1.5 km · 2 min
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Continue straight
1.9 mi · 3 min
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Merge slight right onto George Washington Bridge Plaza
88 m · 4 sec · George Washington Bridge Plaza
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Take the exit slight right toward NJ 67: Lemoine Avenue, Fort Lee
603 ft · 17 sec
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Continue on Bruce Reynolds Boulevard
1996 ft · 49 sec · Bruce Reynolds Boulevard
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Turn left onto Hudson Terrace
1.8 mi · 3 min · Hudson Terrace
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Turn left onto Sherwood Avenue
131 m · 19 sec · Sherwood Avenue
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Turn right onto Sylvan Avenue
3.4 mi · 5 min · Sylvan Avenue
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Continue on Palisades Boulevard
1.8 mi · 3 min · Palisades Boulevard
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Turn left onto Closter Dock Road
1.2 km · 2 min · Closter Dock Road
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Turn right onto Warren Lane
1388 ft · 1 min · Warren Lane
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Warren Lane
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Elizabeth and Alpine.
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 Western Spur
Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur
10.4 mi · 00h 14m
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 Sunny leaving Elizabeth and Mostly Sunny near Alpine.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Elizabeth to Alpine?
The road trip is about 29.6 miles (47.7 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?
Secaucus is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.9 miles from Elizabeth and 14.9 miles from Alpine.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 24.9 miles (40.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.7 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 4:56 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.29 one way or $8.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Elizabeth and Mostly Sunny near Alpine.
Stop Ideas Near Secaucus
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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City Hall Personnel Office
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Secaucus.
Pennsylvania Station
Pennsylvania Station
Newark Liberty International Airport
Yonkers station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Elizabeth and Alpine. Straight-line distance: 24.91 mi (40.09 km).
#1 Elizabeth
The second most populous city in Union County, New Jersey.
| Population | 128,382 |
| Coordinates | 40.6639900, -74.2107000 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Alpine
Borough in Bergen County, New Jersey
| Population | 1,841 |
| Coordinates | 40.9559300, -73.9312500 |
| Altitude | 122 |
| Country | United States |
End: Alpine (-73.93125, 40.95593)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 48 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 22m |
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 | $4.29 | $8.58 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $4.83 | $9.66 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $5.20 | $10.40 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $6.28 | $12.56 |
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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