How far is Elizabeth, NJ from Northfield, NJ?
The driving distance from Elizabeth, NJ to Northfield, NJ is about 15 miles (24.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 9.7 miles (15.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 52m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 26m.
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 Northfield.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Elizabeth and Northfield.
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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
1.2 mi · 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Hobart Gap Road, Hobart Avenue
735 ft · 18 sec
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Turn straight onto North Service Road
565 ft · 18 sec · North Service Road
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Turn right onto Hobart Gap Road
996 ft · 26 sec · Hobart Gap Road
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Continue on White Oak Ridge Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · White Oak Ridge Road
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Turn left onto Parsonage Hill Road
926 ft · 28 sec · Parsonage Hill Road
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Turn right
802 ft · 29 sec
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Turn straight onto John F. Kennedy Parkway
1.8 mi · 3 min · John F. Kennedy Parkway
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Continue on South Livingston Avenue
1049 ft · 38 sec · South Livingston Avenue
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Turn left onto West Northfield Road
14 m · 1 sec · West Northfield Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Northfield Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Elizabeth and Northfield.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Elizabeth and Mostly Sunny near Northfield.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Elizabeth to Northfield?
The road trip is about 15 miles (24.1 km) and usually takes 00h 26m 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 7.5 miles from Elizabeth and 7.5 miles from Northfield.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 9.7 miles (15.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.3 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:38 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.16 one way or $4.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Elizabeth and Mostly Sunny near Northfield.
Stop Ideas Near Maplewood
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 Maplewood.
Newark Liberty International Airport
Pennsylvania Station
Metropark station
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Elizabeth and Northfield. Straight-line distance: 9.67 mi (15.57 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 Northfield
Northfield is a place in New Jersey, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.7742700, -74.3245900 |
| Altitude | 80 |
| Country | United States |
End: Northfield (-74.32459, 40.77427)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 24 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 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 | $4.08 | $2.16 | $4.32 |
| Mid-grade | $4.71 | $2.50 | $4.99 |
| Premium | $5.02 | $2.66 | $5.32 |
| Diesel | $6.31 | $3.35 | $6.69 |
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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