How far is Elizabeth, NJ from Kenvil, NJ?

The driving distance from Elizabeth, NJ to Kenvil, NJ is about 32.1 miles (51.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 26 miles (41.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 36m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
32.05 mi
00h 48m
Flight
26.03 mi
41.89 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
26.03 mi
Kilometers
41.89 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
32.05 mi
Kilometers
51.58 km
Drive Time
00h 48m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kenvil
Fri, Nov 6, 7:41 PM EST
Return by in Elizabeth
Fri, Nov 6, 8:30 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Elizabeth
2026-11-06T18:53
Arrive Kenvil
Fri, Nov 6, 7:41 PM EST
Route Timing
00h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:48 AM to 10:48 AM EST

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:54 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Elizabeth
9:30 PM EST
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Madison
NJ

Borough in Morris County, New Jersey, United States

From Elizabeth
16 mi
00h 24m
To Kenvil
16 mi
00h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Overnight

Rain

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 2:00 AM EST
Wind
5 mph SW
Destination
59°F
Overnight

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 5:00 AM EST
Wind
0 mph

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Elizabeth and Kenvil.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    11 m · 5 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Jersey Street

    707 ft · 28 sec · East Jersey Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Jefferson Avenue

    837 ft · 46 sec · Jefferson Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn sharp left onto East Grand Street

    951 ft · 30 sec · East Grand Street

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Broad Street

    1 km · 2 min · Broad Street

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on North Broad Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · North Broad Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Hillside Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · Hillside Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Chestnut Avenue

    2242 ft · 49 sec · Chestnut Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Paine Avenue

    112 m · 13 sec · Paine Avenue

  10. 10

    Take the ramp left toward I 78 West

    2115 ft · 52 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

    4.6 mi · 5 min · Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on NJ 24 West: Springfield, Morristown

    1798 ft · 34 sec

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    9.4 mi · 11 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on I 287 North: Mahwah

    2647 ft · 57 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    1.5 km · 1 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 10: Dover, Whippany

    1161 ft · 28 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on NJ 10 West: Dover

    2876 ft · 1 min

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    6.3 mi · 9 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right

    61 m · 6 sec

  20. 20

    Continue on South Morris Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · South Morris Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto East Blackwell Street

    2350 ft · 46 sec · East Blackwell Street

  22. 22

    Continue on West Blackwell Street

    909 ft · 15 sec · West Blackwell Street

  23. 23

    Turn slight right

    2.7 mi · 4 min

  24. 24

    Turn right onto North Dell Avenue

    22 m · 3 sec · North Dell Avenue

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Dell Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
25 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
78.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
NJ 24 West
9.73 mi · 30%
NJ 10 West
6.93 mi · 22%
Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
4.64 mi · 14%
North Broad Street
1.58 mi · 5%
I 287 North
1.41 mi · 4%
South Morris Street
1.12 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

NJ 24 West

Continue straight

9.39 mi · 00h 11m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
00h 48m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.1 mi
26 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Madison
00h 24m from Elizabeth
Leave By
4:54 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain leaving Elizabeth and Chance Light Rain near Kenvil.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Elizabeth to Kenvil?

The road trip is about 32.1 miles (51.6 km) and usually takes 00h 48m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Madison is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16 miles from Elizabeth and 16 miles from Kenvil.

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

The direct path is about 26 miles (41.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:54 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.63 one way or $9.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain around Elizabeth and Chance Light Rain near Kenvil.

Stop Ideas Near Madison

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Madison, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Madison.

RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

20 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

21 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

Metropark station

23 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

New Brunswick station

30 mi away
French and Albany Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Elizabeth and Kenvil. Straight-line distance: 26.03 mi (41.89 km).

Elizabeth

#1 Elizabeth

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

Population128,382
Coordinates40.6639900, -74.2107000
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
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#2 Kenvil

Kenvil is a place in New Jersey, United States.

Population0
Coordinates40.8798200, -74.6184900
Altitude220
CountryUnited States
Start: Elizabeth (-74.2107, 40.66399)
End: Kenvil (-74.61849, 40.87982)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 52 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.13 gal
4.28 L · about $4.63
Round trip
$9.26
2.26 gal · 8.56 L
Estimated CO2
10 kg one way
Round trip: 20.1 kg / 44 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.10 $4.63 $9.26
Mid-grade $4.72 $5.34 $10.67
Premium $5.04 $5.69 $11.39
Diesel $6.33 $7.16 $14.31

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 · Nov 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Elizabeth and Kenvil. The current time is 18:53:24.

Distance to Other Cities

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