How far is Elizabeth, NJ from Harrington Park, NJ?

The driving distance from Elizabeth, NJ to Harrington Park, NJ is about 29 miles (46.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 25.2 miles (40.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 30m 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
28.94 mi
00h 45m
Flight
25.17 mi
40.51 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
25.17 mi
Kilometers
40.51 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
28.94 mi
Kilometers
46.57 km
Drive Time
00h 45m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Harrington Park
Sun, Apr 19, 8:11 AM EDT
Return by in Elizabeth
Sun, Apr 19, 8:56 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Elizabeth
2026-04-19T07:26
Arrive Harrington Park
Sun, Apr 19, 8:11 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:45 AM to 7:45 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:00 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
Secaucus
NJ

Town in New Jersey in eastern USA

From Elizabeth
14.5 mi
00h 22m
To Harrington Park
14.5 mi
00h 22m

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
61°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Elizabeth and Harrington Park.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Elizabeth and Harrington Park.

  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

    11.7 mi · 16 min · New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward Leonia, Teaneck

    1.3 km · 2 min

  16. 16

    Turn slight right onto Teaneck

    1043 ft · 25 sec

  17. 17

    Continue on Degraw Avenue

    3280 ft · 57 sec · Degraw Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Teaneck Road

    2.9 mi · 6 min · Teaneck Road

  19. 19

    Continue on South Washington Avenue

    3.1 mi · 5 min · South Washington Avenue

  20. 20

    Continue on Schraalenburgh Road

    2 mi · 3 min · Schraalenburgh Road

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Elm Street

    142 m · 21 sec · Elm Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto La Roche Avenue

    618 ft · 27 sec · La Roche Avenue

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · La Roche Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Elizabeth and Harrington Park.

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
23 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
79.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur
11.7 mi · 41%
South Washington Avenue
3.09 mi · 11%
Teaneck Road
2.92 mi · 10%
Spring Street
2.49 mi · 9%
Schraalenburgh Road
2.04 mi · 7%
I 95 North
1.37 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur

Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur

11.7 mi · 00h 16m

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 45m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.8 mi
25.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Secaucus
00h 22m from Elizabeth
Leave By
7:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Elizabeth and Rain Showers Likely near Harrington Park.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Elizabeth to Harrington Park?

The road trip is about 29 miles (46.6 km) and usually takes 00h 45m 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?

Secaucus is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.5 miles from Elizabeth and 14.5 miles from Harrington Park.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 25.2 miles (40.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.8 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 7:00 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.17 one way or $8.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Elizabeth and Rain Showers Likely near Harrington Park.

Stop Ideas Near Secaucus

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 Secaucus and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Parking Lot
Scenic stop 6.5 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 7.3 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 8 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 7.3 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 Secaucus.

RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

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

Pennsylvania Station

11 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

15 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Yonkers station

21 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Elizabeth and Harrington Park. Straight-line distance: 25.17 mi (40.51 km).

Elizabeth

#1 Elizabeth

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

Population128,382
Coordinates40.6639900, -74.2107000
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Harrington Park

#2 Harrington Park

Borough in Bergen County, New Jersey

Population4,693
Coordinates40.9837100, -73.9798600
Altitude14
CountryUnited States
Start: Elizabeth (-74.2107, 40.66399)
End: Harrington Park (-73.97986, 40.98371)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 47 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.02 gal
3.87 L · about $4.17
Round trip
$8.34
2.04 gal · 7.74 L
Estimated CO2
9.1 kg one way
Round trip: 18.1 kg / 40 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $4.17 $8.34
Mid-grade $4.60 $4.69 $9.38
Premium $4.95 $5.05 $10.11
Diesel $5.98 $6.10 $12.20

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 Harrington Park. The current time is 07:26:04.

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.