How far is Elizabeth, NJ from Lake Telemark, NJ?
The driving distance from Elizabeth, NJ to Lake Telemark, NJ is about 32.6 miles (52.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 25.2 miles (40.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 35m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 47m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Elizabeth and Lake Telemark.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Elizabeth and Lake Telemark.
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Start on the route
11 m · 5 sec
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Turn right onto East Jersey Street
707 ft · 28 sec · East Jersey Street
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Turn right onto Jefferson Avenue
837 ft · 46 sec · Jefferson Avenue
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Turn sharp left onto East Grand Street
951 ft · 30 sec · East Grand Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Broad Street
1 km · 2 min · Broad Street
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Keep slight left to continue on North Broad Street
1.6 mi · 3 min · North Broad Street
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Turn left onto Hillside Avenue
1 mi · 2 min · Hillside Avenue
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Turn right onto Chestnut Avenue
2036 ft · 41 sec · Chestnut Avenue
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Continue on Coit Street
2910 ft · 1 min · Coit Street
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Turn slight left onto Grove Street
2.9 mi · 6 min · Grove Street
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Take the ramp left toward I 280
982 ft · 24 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 280 West: The Oranges
943 ft · 23 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 280 West: The Oranges
627 ft · 15 sec
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Merge slight left onto Essex Freeway
11.5 mi · 14 min · Essex Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 280 West, I 80 West
2420 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight right onto Christopher Columbus Highway
8.3 mi · 10 min · Christopher Columbus Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 513: Hibernia, Rockaway
1156 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on CR 513 North: Green Pond Road, Hibernia
38 m · 10 sec
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Turn left onto Green Pond Road
3.9 mi · 6 min · Green Pond Road
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Turn right onto Telemark Road
145 m · 21 sec · Telemark Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Telemark Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Elizabeth and Lake Telemark.
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.
Essex Freeway
Merge slight left onto Essex Freeway
11.5 mi · 00h 14m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Elizabeth and Chance Rain Showers near Lake Telemark.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Elizabeth to Lake Telemark?
The road trip is about 32.6 miles (52.4 km) and usually takes 00h 47m 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?
Roseland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.3 miles from Elizabeth and 16.3 miles from Lake Telemark.
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 7.4 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:54 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.70 one way or $9.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Elizabeth and Chance Rain Showers near Lake Telemark.
Stop Ideas Near Roseland
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Roseland.
Pennsylvania Station
Newark Liberty International Airport
Pennsylvania Station
Metropark station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Elizabeth and Lake Telemark. Straight-line distance: 25.2 mi (40.55 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 Lake Telemark
Census designated place in Rockaway Township, Morris County, New Jersey, United States
| Population | 1,255 |
| Coordinates | 40.9567700, -74.4979300 |
| Altitude | 218 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lake Telemark (-74.49793, 40.95677)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 52 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 24m |
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 | $4.70 | $9.40 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $5.29 | $10.58 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $5.70 | $11.39 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $6.88 | $13.75 |
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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