How far is Elizabeth, NJ from Madison, NJ?
The driving distance from Elizabeth, NJ to Madison, NJ is about 15.8 miles (25.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 12.7 miles (20.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 55m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 27m.
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.
Township in Essex County, New Jersey, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Elizabeth and Madison.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Elizabeth and Madison.
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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
2242 ft · 49 sec · Chestnut Avenue
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Turn right onto Paine Avenue
112 m · 13 sec · Paine Avenue
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Take the ramp left toward I 78 West
2115 ft · 52 sec
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Merge slight left onto Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
4.6 mi · 5 min · Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on NJ 24 West: Springfield, Morristown
1798 ft · 34 sec
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Continue straight
2.8 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NJ 124 West: River Road, Summit, Chatham
951 ft · 23 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on NJ 24 West, NJ 124 West: Chatham
127 m · 10 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on NJ 124 West: Chatham
3.1 mi · 8 min
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Elizabeth and Madison.
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.
Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
Merge slight left onto Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
4.64 mi · 00h 05m
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 Madison.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Elizabeth to Madison?
The road trip is about 15.8 miles (25.4 km) and usually takes 00h 27m 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?
Maplewood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.9 miles from Elizabeth and 7.9 miles from Madison.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 12.7 miles (20.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.1 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 7:34 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.29 one way or $4.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Elizabeth and Sunny near Madison.
Stop Ideas Near Maplewood
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall Parking Lot
CITY HALL LOBBY
Clifton Recycle in City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Maplewood.
Newark Liberty International Airport
Pennsylvania Station
Metropark station
Pennsylvania Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Elizabeth and Madison. Straight-line distance: 12.68 mi (20.4 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 Madison
Borough in Morris County, New Jersey, United States
| Population | 17,612 |
| Coordinates | 40.7598200, -74.4171000 |
| Altitude | 79 |
| Country | United States |
End: Madison (-74.4171, 40.75982)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 25 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 11m |
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 | $2.29 | $4.58 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $2.58 | $5.15 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $2.77 | $5.55 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $3.35 | $6.70 |
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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