How far is Elizabeth, NJ from New Milford, NJ?
The driving distance from Elizabeth, NJ to New Milford, NJ is about 26.9 miles (43.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 21.3 miles (34.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 23m 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 41m.
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.
Town in New Jersey in eastern USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Elizabeth and New Milford.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Elizabeth and New Milford.
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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 right
1.4 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 78, I 95, NJTP: Haynes Avenue
828 ft · 14 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 78, I 95, NJTP
1.3 km · 2 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 78 East: Holland Tunnel, New York City
2872 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 78 East, US 1-9 North
1486 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight right onto Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
3266 ft · 46 sec · Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 95/NJTP North Tolls
589 ft · 7 sec · I 95/NJTP North Tolls
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Keep straight to continue on I 95 North, NJTP North
821 ft · 31 sec
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Continue on I 95 North, NJTP North
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 95, NJ 3: George Washington Bridge
1.2 km · 59 sec
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Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur
9.9 mi · 13 min · New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur
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Take the exit slight left toward I 80 West: Paterson
1.9 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 80 West Local: Hackensack
2776 ft · 1 min
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Continue on Christopher Columbus Highway
1.2 mi · 1 min · Christopher Columbus Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Hudson Street, Hackensack, Little Ferry
631 ft · 15 sec
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Continue on East Kennedy Street
1116 ft · 30 sec · East Kennedy Street
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Turn left onto South River Street
2 mi · 3 min · South River Street
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Continue on Hackensack Avenue
1.2 mi · 2 min · Hackensack Avenue
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Continue on New Bridge Road
2669 ft · 45 sec · New Bridge Road
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Continue on Roemer Avenue
526 ft · 14 sec · Roemer Avenue
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Continue on Roemer Avenue
597 ft · 22 sec · Roemer Avenue
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Turn right onto River Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · River Road
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Turn right onto Cedar Road
1106 ft · 51 sec · Cedar Road
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Turn right onto Plympton Street
82 m · 12 sec · Plympton Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Plympton Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Elizabeth and New Milford.
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.
New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur
Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur
9.91 mi · 00h 13m
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 New Milford.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Elizabeth to New Milford?
The road trip is about 26.9 miles (43.3 km) and usually takes 00h 41m 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?
Secaucus is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.4 miles from Elizabeth and 13.4 miles from New Milford.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 21.3 miles (34.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.6 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 7:06 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.88 one way or $7.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Elizabeth and Sunny near New Milford.
Stop Ideas Near Secaucus
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 Secaucus.
Pennsylvania Station
Pennsylvania Station
Newark Liberty International Airport
Yonkers station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Elizabeth and New Milford. Straight-line distance: 21.24 mi (34.19 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 New Milford
Borough in New Jersey
| Population | 16,321 |
| Coordinates | 40.9351000, -74.0190300 |
| Altitude | 9 |
| Country | United States |
End: New Milford (-74.01903, 40.9351)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 43 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 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 | $3.88 | $7.76 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $4.37 | $8.74 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $4.71 | $9.41 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $5.68 | $11.36 |
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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