How far is Elizabeth, NJ from Plainfield, NJ?
The driving distance from Elizabeth, NJ to Plainfield, NJ is about 11.2 miles (18 km), with a travel time of about 00h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 10.5 miles (16.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 54m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township of New Jersey
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Elizabeth and Plainfield.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Elizabeth and Plainfield.
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Start on the route
11 m · 5 sec
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Turn right onto East Jersey Street
2819 ft · 2 min · East Jersey Street
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Turn right onto Cherry Street
1189 ft · 43 sec · Cherry Street
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Turn left onto Westfield Avenue
3.3 mi · 7 min · Westfield Avenue
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Continue on North Avenue East
1.2 mi · 3 min · North Avenue East
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Turn right onto Eastman Street
40 m · 6 sec · Eastman Street
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Turn left onto North Avenue West
3.9 mi · 9 min · North Avenue West
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Continue on North Avenue
1.7 mi · 4 min · North Avenue
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Turn right onto Leland Avenue
1726 ft · 47 sec · Leland Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Leland Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Elizabeth and Plainfield.
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.
North Avenue West
Turn left onto North Avenue West
3.91 mi · 00h 09m
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 near Elizabeth.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Elizabeth to Plainfield?
The road trip is about 11.2 miles (18 km) and usually takes 00h 27m 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?
Cranford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.6 miles from Elizabeth and 5.6 miles from Plainfield.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 10.5 miles (16.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.7 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:36 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.59 one way or $3.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before leaving, the latest forecast around Elizabeth is Mostly Sunny.
Stop Ideas Near Cranford
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall Park
City of Elizabeth
Bloomfield Municipal Building
City Hall Parking Lot
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Cranford.
Metropark station
Newark Liberty International Airport
Pennsylvania Station
New Brunswick station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Elizabeth and Plainfield. Straight-line distance: 10.52 mi (16.93 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 Plainfield
A city in Union County, New Jersey.
| Population | 50,011 |
| Coordinates | 40.6337100, -74.4073700 |
| Altitude | 34 |
| Country | United States |
End: Plainfield (-74.40737, 40.63371)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 18 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 08m |
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 | $1.59 | $3.19 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $1.79 | $3.59 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $1.93 | $3.86 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $2.33 | $4.66 |
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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