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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
23.26 mi
00h 35m
Flight
20.13 mi
32.4 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
20.13 mi
Kilometers
32.4 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
23.26 mi
Kilometers
37.43 km
Drive Time
00h 35m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Englewood
Sun, Apr 19, 8:29 AM EDT
Return by in Elizabeth
Sun, Apr 19, 9:05 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Elizabeth
2026-04-19T07:53
Arrive Englewood
Sun, Apr 19, 8:29 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:36 AM to 7:36 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:18 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Elizabeth
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
North Arlington
NJ

Borough in Bergen County, New Jersey

From Elizabeth
11.6 mi
00h 17m
To Englewood
11.6 mi
00h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 13 mph SW
Destination
65°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 14 mph SW

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.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    11 m · 8 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Jersey Street

    1164 ft · 36 sec · East Jersey Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Spring Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Spring Street

  4. 4

    Keep slight right

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 78, I 95, NJTP: Haynes Avenue

    828 ft · 14 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on I 78, I 95, NJTP

    1.3 km · 2 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on I 78 East: Holland Tunnel, New York City

    2872 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 78 East, US 1-9 North

    1486 ft · 23 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight right onto Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

    3266 ft · 46 sec · Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 95/NJTP North Tolls

    589 ft · 7 sec · I 95/NJTP North Tolls

  11. 11

    Keep straight to continue on I 95 North, NJTP North

    821 ft · 31 sec

  12. 12

    Continue on I 95 North, NJTP North

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on I 95, NJ 3: George Washington Bridge

    1.2 km · 59 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur

    14 mi · 19 min · New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward Englewood

    1538 ft · 28 sec

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto Broad Avenue

    2455 ft · 1 min · Broad Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Van Nostrand Avenue

    1207 ft · 45 sec · Van Nostrand Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Grand Avenue

    1.6 km · 2 min · Grand Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn right onto East Palisade Avenue

    22 m · 3 sec · East Palisade Avenue

  20. 20

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
20 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
85.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur
14.2 mi · 61%
Spring Street
2.49 mi · 11%
I 95 North
1.37 mi · 6%
Grand Avenue
0.99 mi · 4%
I 78
0.95 mi · 4%
I 78 East
0.83 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 35m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.1 mi
20.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
North Arlington
00h 17m from Elizabeth
Leave By
7:18 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around North Arlington and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Parking Lot
Scenic stop 5.2 mi away

City Hall Parking Lot

Jersey City , NJ
280 Grove St, Jersey City, NJ 07302
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews Parking lot
#Artlook New York City Hall Wedding Photographer
Practical stop 6.7 mi away

#Artlook New York City Hall Wedding Photographer

New York , NY
141 Worth St, New York, NY 10013
Rating 5.0/5 13 reviews Photographer,Photography service,Photography studio,Wedding photographer
City Hall Personnel Office
Meeting point 5.2 mi away

City Hall Personnel Office

Newark , NJ
920 Broad St, Newark, NJ 07102
Rating 5.0/5 5 reviews City government office
Diamond City Hall Photography
Nearby stop 6.8 mi away

Diamond City Hall Photography

New York , NY
141 Worth St, New York, NY 10013
Rating 5.0/5 53 reviews Wedding photographer

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to North Arlington.

RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

7 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

10 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

13 mi away
8th Ave 31st Street / 8th Ave 33rd Street
RAIL

Yonkers station

25 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Elizabeth and Englewood. Straight-line distance: 20.13 mi (32.4 km).

Elizabeth

#1 Elizabeth

The second most populous city in Union County, New Jersey.

Population128,382
Coordinates40.6639900, -74.2107000
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Englewood

#2 Englewood

City in Bergen County, New Jersey, United States

Population28,278
Coordinates40.8928800, -73.9726400
Altitude14
CountryUnited States
Start: Elizabeth (-74.2107, 40.66399)
End: Englewood (-73.97264, 40.89288)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 37 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
0.82 gal
3.11 L · about $3.35
Round trip
$6.70
1.64 gal · 6.22 L
Estimated CO2
7.3 kg one way
Round trip: 14.6 kg / 32 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in New Jersey · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Elizabeth and Englewood. The current time is 07:53:45.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.