How far is Elizabeth, NJ from Long Valley, NJ?

The driving distance from Elizabeth, NJ to Long Valley, NJ is about 38.2 miles (61.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 31 miles (49.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 57m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
38.16 mi
00h 58m
Flight
30.99 mi
49.87 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
30.99 mi
Kilometers
49.87 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
38.16 mi
Kilometers
61.42 km
Drive Time
00h 58m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Long Valley
Wed, Apr 22, 6:10 AM EDT
Return by in Elizabeth
Wed, Apr 22, 7:09 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Elizabeth
2026-04-22T05:11
Arrive Long Valley
Wed, Apr 22, 6:10 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:59 AM to 10:59 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:32 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Elizabeth
9:30 PM EDT
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
Monroe
NJ

Township in Gloucester County, New Jersey

From Elizabeth
19.1 mi
00h 29m
To Long Valley
19.1 mi
00h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph SE
Destination
59°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Elizabeth and Long Valley.

  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

    7.4 mi · 9 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 510: Florham Park, Morristown

    1349 ft · 18 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on CR 510 West: Morristown

    1458 ft · 19 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on CR 510 West: Morristown

    1611 ft · 1 min

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto Columbia Turnpike

    3012 ft · 55 sec · Columbia Turnpike

  18. 18

    Continue on Columbia Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Columbia Road

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Lafayette Avenue

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Lafayette Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Morris Street

    673 ft · 19 sec · Morris Street

  21. 21

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Morris Street

    56 m · 3 sec · Morris Street

  22. 22

    Exit the roundabout onto Morris Street

    535 ft · 11 sec · Morris Street

  23. 23

    Turn slight right onto East Park Place

    69 m · 4 sec · East Park Place

  24. 24

    Keep slight left to continue on East Park Place

    148 m · 11 sec · East Park Place

  25. 25

    Continue on North Park Place

    36 m · 6 sec · North Park Place

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Washington Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Washington Street

  27. 27

    Continue on Mendham Avenue (Old Rt. 24)

    1737 ft · 29 sec · Mendham Avenue (Old Rt. 24)

  28. 28

    Continue on Washington-Mendham Road E. (Old Rt. 24)

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Washington-Mendham Road E. (Old Rt. 24)

  29. 29

    Continue on Mendham Road East

    3.2 mi · 5 min · Mendham Road East

  30. 30

    Continue on Mendham Road (Old Rt. 24)

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Mendham Road (Old Rt. 24)

  31. 31

    Continue on Washington Turnpike (Old Rt. 24)

    1.2 km · 1 min · Washington Turnpike (Old Rt. 24)

  32. 32

    Continue on Main Street

    2.7 mi · 4 min · Main Street

  33. 33

    Continue on Main Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · Main Street

  34. 34

    Continue on West Main Street

    3111 ft · 55 sec · West Main Street

  35. 35

    Continue on Washington Turnpike

    1.2 km · 1 min · Washington Turnpike

  36. 36

    Continue on Old Route 24

    1 km · 56 sec · Old Route 24

  37. 37

    Continue on East Mill Road

    2.5 mi · 4 min · East Mill Road

  38. 38

    Turn right onto Schooley's Mountain Road

    156 m · 12 sec · Schooley's Mountain Road

  39. 39

    Turn right onto Fairview Avenue

    20 m · 3 sec · Fairview Avenue

  40. 40

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Fairview Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
40 steps
18 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
104.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
NJ 24 West
7.71 mi · 20%
Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
4.64 mi · 12%
Main Street
3.68 mi · 10%
Mendham Road East
3.23 mi · 8%
East Mill Road
2.55 mi · 7%
Mendham Road (Old Rt. 24)
2.32 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

NJ 24 West

Continue straight

7.36 mi · 00h 09m

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 58m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.2 mi
31 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Monroe
00h 29m from Elizabeth
Leave By
4:32 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Elizabeth and Chance Rain Showers near Long Valley.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Elizabeth to Long Valley?

The road trip is about 38.2 miles (61.4 km) and usually takes 00h 58m 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?

Monroe is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.1 miles from Elizabeth and 19.1 miles from Long Valley.

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

The direct path is about 31 miles (49.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.2 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 4:32 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.52 one way or $11.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Elizabeth and Chance Rain Showers near Long Valley.

Stop Ideas Near Monroe

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Monroe and the surrounding midpoint area.
West Orange Town Hall
Scenic stop 11.1 mi away

West Orange Town Hall

West Orange , NJ
66 Main St, West Orange, NJ 07052
Rating 4.1/5 16 reviews Park
Orange Township City Hall
Meeting point 11.7 mi away

Orange Township City Hall

Monroe
29 N Day St, City of Orange, NJ 07050
Rating 3.6/5 19 reviews City Hall
Bloomfield Municipal Building
Nearby stop 13.4 mi away

Bloomfield Municipal Building

Bloomfield , NJ
1 Municipal Plaza, Bloomfield, NJ 07003
Rating 4.4/5 17 reviews Municipal hall

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

24 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

25 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

Metropark station

29 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

New Brunswick station

35 mi away
French and Albany Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Elizabeth and Long Valley. Straight-line distance: 30.99 mi (49.87 km).

Elizabeth

#1 Elizabeth

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

Population128,382
Coordinates40.6639900, -74.2107000
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Long Valley

#2 Long Valley

Census-designated place in Washington Township, Morris County, New Jersey

Population1,879
Coordinates40.7859300, -74.7801600
Altitude164
CountryUnited States
Start: Elizabeth (-74.2107, 40.66399)
End: Long Valley (-74.78016, 40.78593)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 61 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.35 gal
5.1 L · about $5.52
Round trip
$11.03
2.7 gal · 10.2 L
Estimated CO2
12 kg one way
Round trip: 24 kg / 53 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $5.52 $11.03
Mid-grade $4.60 $6.21 $12.42
Premium $4.95 $6.69 $13.38
Diesel $5.98 $8.07 $16.15

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 · Apr 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Elizabeth and Long Valley. The current time is 05:11:17.

Distance to Other Cities

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