How far is Elizabeth, NJ from Guttenberg, NJ?
The driving distance from Elizabeth, NJ to Guttenberg, NJ is about 16.7 miles (26.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 14 miles (22.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 54m 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 27m.
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.
The second most populous city in New Jersey and the center of the Jersey City metropolitan area.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Elizabeth and Guttenberg.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Elizabeth and Guttenberg.
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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 left
5.8 mi · 8 min
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Merge slight right onto Pulaski Skyway
3.2 mi · 5 min · Pulaski Skyway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 1-9 North: Jersey City, Lincoln Tunnel
2.8 mi · 4 min
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Continue on Tonnelle Avenue
2.2 mi · 3 min · Tonnelle Avenue
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Turn right onto 69th Street
689 ft · 36 sec · 69th Street
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Turn left onto Grand Avenue
41 m · 8 sec · Grand Avenue
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Turn right onto 70th Street
1487 ft · 50 sec · 70th Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto John F. Kennedy Boulevard
85 m · 11 sec · John F. Kennedy Boulevard
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Turn right onto 70th Street
1383 ft · 46 sec · 70th Street
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Turn right onto Bergenline Avenue
78 m · 14 sec · Bergenline Avenue
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Turn left onto 69th Street
2455 ft · 2 min · 69th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 69th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Elizabeth and Guttenberg.
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.
Spring Street
Keep slight left
5.85 mi · 00h 08m
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Cloudy leaving Elizabeth and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Cloudy near Guttenberg.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Elizabeth to Guttenberg?
The road trip is about 16.7 miles (26.8 km) and usually takes 00h 27m 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?
Jersey City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.3 miles from Elizabeth and 8.3 miles from Guttenberg.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 14 miles (22.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.7 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:36 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.41 one way or $4.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Cloudy around Elizabeth and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Cloudy near Guttenberg.
Stop Ideas Near Jersey City
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 Jersey City.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Elizabeth and Guttenberg. Straight-line distance: 13.99 mi (22.51 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 Guttenberg
Town
| Population | 11,015 |
| Coordinates | 40.7920500, -74.0037500 |
| Altitude | 61 |
| Country | United States |
End: Guttenberg (-74.00375, 40.79205)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 27 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 12m |
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 | $2.41 | $4.82 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $2.71 | $5.43 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $2.92 | $5.85 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $3.53 | $7.06 |
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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