How far is Elizabeth, NJ from Dunellen, NJ?
The driving distance from Elizabeth, NJ to Dunellen, NJ is about 19.1 miles (30.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 14.7 miles (23.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 11m 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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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Elizabeth and Dunellen.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Elizabeth and Dunellen.
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Start on the route
11 m · 5 sec
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Turn right onto East Jersey Street
2819 ft · 2 min · East Jersey Street
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Turn right onto Cherry Street
1.2 km · 2 min · Cherry Street
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Turn left onto Morris Avenue
2.3 mi · 5 min · Morris Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right
75 m · 10 sec
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Turn right onto JCT US 22, GSP South
719 ft · 20 sec
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Turn slight left
133 m · 12 sec
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Merge slight right
13.6 mi · 22 min
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Take the exit slight right
117 m · 11 sec
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Turn left
31 m · 6 sec
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Turn left onto Washington Avenue
1.5 km · 2 min · Washington Avenue
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Turn right onto Dunellen Avenue
2498 ft · 2 min · Dunellen Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Dunellen Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Elizabeth and Dunellen.
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.
JCT US 22
Merge slight right
13.6 mi · 00h 22m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Elizabeth and Mostly Sunny near Dunellen.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Elizabeth to Dunellen?
The road trip is about 19.1 miles (30.7 km) and usually takes 00h 35m 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?
Mountainside is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.5 miles from Elizabeth and 9.6 miles from Dunellen.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 14.7 miles (23.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.4 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 7:18 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.74 one way or $5.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Elizabeth and Mostly Sunny near Dunellen.
Stop Ideas Near Mountainside
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 Mountainside.
Metropark station
Newark Liberty International Airport
Pennsylvania Station
New Brunswick station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Elizabeth and Dunellen. Straight-line distance: 14.63 mi (23.55 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 Dunellen
Borough in Middlesex County, New Jersey
| Population | 7,141 |
| Coordinates | 40.5892700, -74.4718200 |
| Altitude | 14 |
| Country | United States |
End: Dunellen (-74.47182, 40.58927)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 31 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 14m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.09 | $2.74 | $5.48 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $3.08 | $6.16 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $3.32 | $6.64 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $4.01 | $8.01 |
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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