How far is Elizabeth, NJ from Manville, NJ?

The driving distance from Elizabeth, NJ to Manville, NJ is about 28 miles (45 km), with a travel time of about 00h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 21.5 miles (34.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 26m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
27.97 mi
00h 43m
Flight
21.52 mi
34.64 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
21.52 mi
Kilometers
34.64 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
27.97 mi
Kilometers
45.01 km
Drive Time
00h 43m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Manville
Thu, Apr 23, 4:19 AM EDT
Return by in Elizabeth
Thu, Apr 23, 5:03 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Elizabeth
2026-04-23T03:36
Arrive Manville
Thu, Apr 23, 4:19 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:43 AM to 7:43 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:04 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Elizabeth
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Metuchen
NJ

Borough in New Jersey, United States

From Elizabeth
14 mi
00h 21m
To Manville
14 mi
00h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph NW
Destination
73°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    11 m · 8 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Jersey Street

    1164 ft · 38 sec · East Jersey Street

  3. 3

    Turn right

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  4. 4

    Continue on Carlton Street

    1183 ft · 19 sec · Carlton Street

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    3.5 mi · 7 min

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    1387 ft · 28 sec

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    3.1 mi · 5 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right

    1.8 mi · 3 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    2.1 mi · 3 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit straight toward I 287 North: Morristown, Mahwah

    2003 ft · 60 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    10.7 mi · 12 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Weston Canal Road, Manville, South Bound Brook

    2135 ft · 2 min

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Weston Canal Road

    2.8 mi · 5 min · Weston Canal Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Manville Causeway

    1893 ft · 46 sec · Manville Causeway

  15. 15

    Continue on Wilhousky Street

    664 ft · 19 sec · Wilhousky Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · South Main Street

  17. 17

    Turn sharp left

    47 m · 7 sec

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
64.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 287 North
11.1 mi · 40%
Carlton Street
11 mi · 39%
Weston Canal Road
3.19 mi · 11%
South Main Street
0.74 mi · 3%
Manville Causeway
0.36 mi · 1%
East Jersey Street
0.22 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 287 North

Merge slight left

10.7 mi · 00h 12m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 43m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.5 mi
21.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Metuchen
00h 21m from Elizabeth
Leave By
7:04 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Elizabeth and Mostly Sunny near Manville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 28 miles (45 km) and usually takes 00h 43m 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?

Metuchen is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14 miles from Elizabeth and 14 miles from Manville.

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

The direct path is about 21.5 miles (34.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.5 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 7:04 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.05 one way or $8.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Elizabeth and Mostly Sunny near Manville.

Stop Ideas Near Metuchen

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Metuchen, 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 Metuchen.

RAIL

Metropark station

4 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

New Brunswick station

9 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

23 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

27 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Elizabeth and Manville. Straight-line distance: 21.52 mi (34.64 km).

Elizabeth

#1 Elizabeth

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

Population128,382
Coordinates40.6639900, -74.2107000
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Manville

#2 Manville

Borough in Somerset County, New Jersey

Population10,046
Coordinates40.5409400, -74.5876600
Altitude18
CountryUnited States
Start: Elizabeth (-74.2107, 40.66399)
End: Manville (-74.58766, 40.54094)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 45 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.99 gal
3.74 L · about $4.05
Round trip
$8.09
1.98 gal · 7.48 L
Estimated CO2
8.8 kg one way
Round trip: 17.6 kg / 39 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $4.05 $8.09
Mid-grade $4.60 $4.55 $9.11
Premium $4.95 $4.90 $9.81
Diesel $5.98 $5.92 $11.84

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Elizabeth and Manville. The current time is 03:36:47.

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.