How far is Elizabeth, NJ from Montville, NJ?
The driving distance from Elizabeth, NJ to Montville, NJ is about 27.8 miles (44.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 19.6 miles (31.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 19m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Borough in Morris County, New Jersey
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Elizabeth and Montville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Elizabeth and Montville.
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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
9.4 mi · 11 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 287 North: Mahwah
2647 ft · 57 sec
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Merge slight left
7 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Wootton Street, Boonton
694 ft · 17 sec
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Continue on Park Avenue
677 ft · 26 sec · Park Avenue
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Turn left onto Wootton Street
87 m · 11 sec · Wootton Street
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Turn right onto Myrtle Avenue
2569 ft · 45 sec · Myrtle Avenue
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Continue on Main Road
2790 ft · 47 sec · Main Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Elizabeth and Montville.
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.
NJ 24 West
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9.39 mi · 00h 11m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Elizabeth and Rain Showers Likely near Montville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Elizabeth to Montville?
The road trip is about 27.8 miles (44.7 km) and usually takes 00h 39m 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?
Chatham is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.9 miles from Elizabeth and 13.9 miles from Montville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 19.6 miles (31.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.2 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:10 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.00 one way or $8.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Elizabeth and Rain Showers Likely near Montville.
Stop Ideas Near Chatham
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 Chatham.
Newark Liberty International Airport
Pennsylvania Station
Metropark station
New Brunswick station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Elizabeth and Montville. Straight-line distance: 19.55 mi (31.47 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 Montville
Township in Morris County, New Jersey
| Population | 20,970 |
| Coordinates | 40.9148200, -74.3837600 |
| Altitude | 95 |
| Country | United States |
End: Montville (-74.38376, 40.91482)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 45 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.09 | $4.00 | $8.01 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $4.51 | $9.01 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $4.85 | $9.71 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $5.86 | $11.72 |
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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