How far is Elizabeth, NJ from Park Ridge, NJ?
The driving distance from Elizabeth, NJ to Park Ridge, NJ is about 32 miles (51.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 27.3 miles (43.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 33m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 46m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
The most populous city in Passaic County, New Jersey.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Elizabeth and Park Ridge.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Elizabeth and Park Ridge.
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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
8.4 mi · 11 min · Garden State Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 502: Washington, Westwood
1078 ft · 26 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on CR 502 West: Ho-Ho-Kus
35 m · 10 sec
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Turn left onto Washington Avenue
1153 ft · 30 sec · Washington Avenue
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Turn right onto Van Emburgh Avenue
2541 ft · 51 sec · Van Emburgh Avenue
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Continue on Werimus Road
2586 ft · 54 sec · Werimus Road
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Continue on Werimus Road
1.2 km · 1 min · Werimus Road
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Turn right onto Woodcliff Avenue
1.4 km · 2 min · Woodcliff Avenue
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Turn left onto Pascack Road
1.3 mi · 3 min · Pascack Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Pascack Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Elizabeth and Park Ridge.
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 comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Mostly Sunny leaving Elizabeth and Mostly Sunny near Park Ridge.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Elizabeth to Park Ridge?
The road trip is about 32 miles (51.5 km) and usually takes 00h 46m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Passaic is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16 miles from Elizabeth and 16 miles from Park Ridge.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 27.3 miles (43.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:56 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.62 one way or $9.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Elizabeth and Mostly Sunny near Park Ridge.
Stop Ideas Near Passaic
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 Passaic.
Pennsylvania Station
Pennsylvania Station
Newark Liberty International Airport
Yonkers station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Elizabeth and Park Ridge. Straight-line distance: 27.3 mi (43.94 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 Park Ridge
Town
| Population | 8,633 |
| Coordinates | 41.0376000, -74.0407000 |
| Altitude | 50 |
| Country | United States |
End: Park Ridge (-74.0407, 41.0376)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 52 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 23m |
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 | $4.62 | $9.23 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $5.20 | $10.39 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $5.60 | $11.20 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $6.76 | $13.51 |
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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