How far is Elizabeth, NJ from Cliffwood Beach, NJ?
The driving distance from Elizabeth, NJ to Cliffwood Beach, NJ is about 20.3 miles (32.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 33m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 15.3 miles (24.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 06m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 33m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in New Jersey, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Elizabeth and Cliffwood Beach.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Elizabeth and Cliffwood Beach.
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Start on the route
11 m · 8 sec
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Turn left onto East Jersey Street
1164 ft · 38 sec · East Jersey Street
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Turn right
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Continue on Carlton Street
1183 ft · 19 sec · Carlton Street
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Continue straight
3.5 mi · 7 min
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Continue straight
1387 ft · 28 sec
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Continue straight
3.1 mi · 5 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Shore Points
7.4 mi · 11 min
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Continue straight
1.2 km · 53 sec
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Continue straight
3 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Amboy Avenue East, Cliffwood Avenue East
129 m · 14 sec
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Continue on Amboy Road
142 m · 14 sec · Amboy Road
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Turn left onto Shore Concourse
1995 ft · 2 min · Shore Concourse
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Turn right onto Fairfield Way
644 ft · 29 sec · Fairfield Way
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Fairfield Way
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Elizabeth and Cliffwood Beach.
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.
Shore Points
Keep slight left to continue on Shore Points
7.44 mi · 00h 11m
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Elizabeth and Chance Rain Showers near Cliffwood Beach.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Elizabeth to Cliffwood Beach?
The road trip is about 20.3 miles (32.7 km) and usually takes 00h 33m 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?
Woodbridge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.2 miles from Elizabeth and 10.2 miles from Cliffwood Beach.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 15.3 miles (24.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 5 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:24 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.94 one way or $5.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Elizabeth and Chance Rain Showers near Cliffwood Beach.
Stop Ideas Near Woodbridge
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 Woodbridge.
Metropark station
New Brunswick station
Newark Liberty International Airport
Pennsylvania Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Elizabeth and Cliffwood Beach. Straight-line distance: 15.34 mi (24.68 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 Cliffwood Beach
Census designated place
| Population | 3,194 |
| Coordinates | 40.4420500, -74.2168100 |
| Altitude | 16 |
| Country | United States |
End: Cliffwood Beach (-74.21681, 40.44205)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 33 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 15m |
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 | $2.94 | $5.88 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $3.31 | $6.62 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $3.57 | $7.13 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $4.31 | $8.61 |
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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