How far is Elizabeth, NJ from Englewood, NJ?
The driving distance from Elizabeth, NJ to Englewood, NJ is about 23.2 miles (37.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 20.1 miles (32.4 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 35m.
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.
Borough in Bergen County, New Jersey
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Elizabeth and Englewood.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Elizabeth and Englewood.
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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
14 mi · 19 min · New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur
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Take the exit slight right toward Englewood
1538 ft · 28 sec
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Turn straight onto Broad Avenue
2455 ft · 1 min · Broad Avenue
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Turn left onto Van Nostrand Avenue
1207 ft · 45 sec · Van Nostrand Avenue
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Turn right onto Grand Avenue
1.6 km · 2 min · Grand Avenue
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Turn right onto East Palisade Avenue
22 m · 3 sec · East Palisade Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Palisade Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Elizabeth and Englewood.
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
14 mi · 00h 19m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Elizabeth and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Englewood.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Elizabeth to Englewood?
The road trip is about 23.2 miles (37.4 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?
North Arlington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.6 miles from Elizabeth and 11.6 miles from Englewood.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 20.1 miles (32.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.1 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 $3.35 one way or $6.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Elizabeth and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Englewood.
Stop Ideas Near North Arlington
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to North Arlington.
Pennsylvania Station
Newark Liberty International Airport
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Yonkers station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Elizabeth and Englewood. Straight-line distance: 20.13 mi (32.4 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 Englewood
City in Bergen County, New Jersey, United States
| Population | 28,278 |
| Coordinates | 40.8928800, -73.9726400 |
| Altitude | 14 |
| Country | United States |
End: Englewood (-73.97264, 40.89288)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 37 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 17m |
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 | $3.35 | $6.70 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $3.77 | $7.54 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $4.06 | $8.12 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $4.90 | $9.81 |
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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