How far is Elizabeth, NJ from Iselin, NJ?
The driving distance from Elizabeth, NJ to Iselin, NJ is about 9.6 miles (15.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 8.5 miles (13.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 38m 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 19m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
A city in Union County, New Jersey.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Elizabeth and Iselin.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Elizabeth and Iselin.
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Start on the route
11 m · 8 sec
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Turn left onto East Jersey Street
1164 ft · 38 sec · East Jersey Street
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Turn right
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Continue on Carlton Street
1183 ft · 19 sec · Carlton Street
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Continue straight
3.5 mi · 7 min
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Continue straight
1387 ft · 28 sec
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Continue straight
66 m · 4 sec
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Take the exit straight
1105 ft · 34 sec
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Turn left onto Lawrence Street
1128 ft · 38 sec · Lawrence Street
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Turn right onto East Hazelwood Avenue
3010 ft · 1 min · East Hazelwood Avenue
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Turn left onto New Brunswick Avenue
1.4 km · 2 min · New Brunswick Avenue
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Turn right
30 m · 6 sec
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Turn right onto Saint Georges Avenue
85 m · 15 sec · Saint Georges Avenue
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Turn sharp left onto Lincoln Avenue
791 ft · 15 sec · Lincoln Avenue
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Continue on Lincoln Highway
1.8 mi · 3 min · Lincoln Highway
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Turn right
79 m · 24 sec
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Turn left onto Dow Avenue
111 m · 17 sec · Dow Avenue
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Turn right onto Wright Street
618 ft · 29 sec · Wright Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Wright Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Elizabeth and Iselin.
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.
Carlton Street
Continue straight
3.54 mi · 00h 07m
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 Iselin.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Elizabeth to Iselin?
The road trip is about 9.6 miles (15.4 km) and usually takes 00h 19m 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?
Linden is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.8 miles from Elizabeth and 4.8 miles from Iselin.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 8.5 miles (13.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.1 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 7:52 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.39 one way or $2.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Elizabeth and Mostly Sunny near Iselin.
Stop Ideas Near Linden
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Jacob Wrey Mould Fountain
The Yard: City Hall Park NYC
City of Elizabeth
Bloomfield Municipal Building
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Linden.
Metropark station
Newark Liberty International Airport
Pennsylvania Station
New Brunswick station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Elizabeth and Iselin. Straight-line distance: 8.48 mi (13.64 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 Iselin
Unincorporated community in New Jersey, United States
| Population | 18,695 |
| Coordinates | 40.5753800, -74.3223700 |
| Altitude | 19 |
| Country | United States |
End: Iselin (-74.32237, 40.57538)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 15 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 07m |
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 | $1.39 | $2.78 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $1.56 | $3.13 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $1.68 | $3.37 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $2.03 | $4.07 |
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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