How far is Elizabeth, NJ from Kearny, NJ?
The driving distance from Elizabeth, NJ to Kearny, NJ is about 9.6 miles (15.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 8 miles (12.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 36m 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 18m.
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.
The most populous city in New Jersey and the center of the Newark metropolitan area.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Elizabeth and Kearny.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Elizabeth and Kearny.
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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
2.1 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Port Newark, North Area, South Area
1.8 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Delancy Street, Newark
1046 ft · 34 sec
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Turn left onto Delancey Street
114 m · 12 sec · Delancey Street
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Turn right onto Stockton Street
1801 ft · 42 sec · Stockton Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Wilson Avenue
3031 ft · 1 min · Wilson Avenue
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Turn right onto Merchant Street
22 m · 9 sec · Merchant Street
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Turn left onto Ferry Street
783 ft · 22 sec · Ferry Street
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Turn right onto Jackson Street
1966 ft · 2 min · Jackson Street
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Continue on Frank E. Rodgers Boulevard
1.3 mi · 3 min · Frank E. Rodgers Boulevard
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Continue on Kearny Avenue
1.1 mi · 2 min · Kearny Avenue
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Turn right onto Beech Street
1028 ft · 45 sec · Beech Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Beech Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Elizabeth and Kearny.
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 right
2.15 mi · 00h 03m
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 Sunny near Kearny.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Elizabeth to Kearny?
The road trip is about 9.6 miles (15.4 km) and usually takes 00h 18m 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?
Newark is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.8 miles from Elizabeth and 4.8 miles from Kearny.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 8 miles (12.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.6 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 7:54 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 Sunny near Kearny.
Stop Ideas Near Newark
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 Newark.
Pennsylvania Station
Newark Liberty International Airport
Pennsylvania Station
Metropark station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Elizabeth and Kearny. Straight-line distance: 7.98 mi (12.85 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 Kearny
Town in New Jersey
| Population | 40,507 |
| Coordinates | 40.7684300, -74.1454200 |
| Altitude | 32 |
| Country | United States |
End: Kearny (-74.14542, 40.76843)
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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