How far is Elizabeth, NJ from Little Ferry, NJ?
The driving distance from Elizabeth, NJ to Little Ferry, NJ is about 19.9 miles (32.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 15.8 miles (25.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 00m 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 30m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The second most populous city in New Jersey and the center of the Jersey City metropolitan area.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Elizabeth and Little Ferry.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Elizabeth and Little Ferry.
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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 left
5.8 mi · 8 min
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Merge slight right onto Pulaski Skyway
3.2 mi · 5 min · Pulaski Skyway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 1-9 North: Jersey City, Lincoln Tunnel
2.8 mi · 4 min
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Turn straight
2.8 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NJ 120 North: East Rutherford
952 ft · 23 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Larry Doby Highway
3168 ft · 55 sec · Larry Doby Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Washington Avenue
1.6 mi · 3 min · Washington Avenue
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Continue on Moonachie Road
1.4 km · 1 min · Moonachie Road
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Continue on Liberty Street
1.1 km · 1 min · Liberty Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
100 m · 15 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto Charles Street
58 m · 8 sec · Charles Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Charles Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Elizabeth and Little Ferry.
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 left
5.85 mi · 00h 08m
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.
Sunny leaving Elizabeth and Sunny near Little Ferry.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Elizabeth to Little Ferry?
The road trip is about 19.9 miles (32.1 km) and usually takes 00h 30m 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?
Jersey City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.9 miles from Elizabeth and 10 miles from Little Ferry.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 15.8 miles (25.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.1 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 7:30 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.86 one way or $5.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Elizabeth and Sunny near Little Ferry.
Stop Ideas Near Jersey City
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 Jersey City.
Pennsylvania Station
Pennsylvania Station
Newark Liberty International Airport
Yonkers station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Elizabeth and Little Ferry. Straight-line distance: 15.75 mi (25.35 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 Little Ferry
Borough in Bergen County, New Jersey
| Population | 10,689 |
| Coordinates | 40.8528800, -74.0420800 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| Country | United States |
End: Little Ferry (-74.04208, 40.85288)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 32 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 14m |
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 | $2.86 | $5.72 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $3.22 | $6.44 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $3.47 | $6.94 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $4.19 | $8.37 |
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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