How far is Elizabeth, NJ from Oradell, NJ?
The driving distance from Elizabeth, NJ to Oradell, NJ is about 27.2 miles (43.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 22.3 miles (35.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 18m 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 39m.
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.
Borough in New Jersey, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny
Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Elizabeth and Oradell.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Elizabeth and Oradell.
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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
2.1 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight left to continue on NJ 21, US 22: Newark, Downtown
14.7 mi · 20 min
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Merge slight right
1233 ft · 15 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 46 East: Elmwood Park
1 km · 41 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward GSP North: Garden State Parkway
1569 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway
5.6 mi · 8 min · Garden State Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward Ridgewood, Oradell
1326 ft · 37 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Oradell
937 ft · 25 sec
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Turn right onto Oradell Avenue
1.5 mi · 2 min · Oradell Avenue
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Turn left onto Seminole Street
1161 ft · 56 sec · Seminole Street
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Turn left onto Lotus Avenue
61 m · 9 sec · Lotus Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Lotus Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Elizabeth and Oradell.
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 21
Keep slight left to continue on NJ 21, US 22: Newark, Downtown
14.7 mi · 00h 20m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Elizabeth and Partly Sunny near Oradell.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Elizabeth to Oradell?
The road trip is about 27.2 miles (43.7 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?
Rutherford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.5 miles from Elizabeth and 13.5 miles from Oradell.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 22.3 miles (35.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.9 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 7:12 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.92 one way or $7.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Elizabeth and Partly Sunny near Oradell.
Stop Ideas Near Rutherford
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 Rutherford.
Pennsylvania Station
Pennsylvania Station
Newark Liberty International Airport
Yonkers station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Elizabeth and Oradell. Straight-line distance: 22.3 mi (35.89 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 Oradell
Town/borough in New Jersey, USA
| Population | 8,094 |
| Coordinates | 40.9587100, -74.0368100 |
| Altitude | 27 |
| Country | United States |
End: Oradell (-74.03681, 40.95871)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 44 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 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 | $3.92 | $7.85 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $4.42 | $8.83 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $4.76 | $9.51 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $5.74 | $11.48 |
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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