How far is Elizabeth, NJ from Prospect Park, NJ?
The driving distance from Elizabeth, NJ to Prospect Park, NJ is about 23.5 miles (37.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 34m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 19 miles (30.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 09m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST.
Reverse, save, or send this route
This is an easy same-day return drive. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.
This is an easy same-day return drive.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 00h 34m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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.
Township of New Jersey
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Elizabeth and Prospect Park.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Elizabeth and Prospect Park.
-
1
Start on the route
11 m · 8 sec
-
2
Turn left onto East Jersey Street
1164 ft · 36 sec · East Jersey Street
-
3
Turn left onto Spring Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Spring Street
-
4
Keep slight right
2.1 mi · 3 min
-
5
Keep slight left to continue on NJ 21, US 22: Newark, Downtown
14.7 mi · 20 min
-
6
Merge slight right
1233 ft · 15 sec
-
7
Keep slight left to continue on McLean Boulevard
2.7 mi · 4 min · McLean Boulevard
-
8
Turn slight left
73 m · 11 sec
-
9
Continue on 10th Avenue
1.1 km · 1 min · 10th Avenue
-
10
At the end of the road, turn right onto East 16th Street
74 m · 10 sec · East 16th Street
-
11
Turn left onto Lafayette Street
2888 ft · 1 min · Lafayette Street
-
12
Turn slight left
1.4 km · 2 min
-
13
Turn right onto Wagaraw Boulevard
1208 ft · 55 sec · Wagaraw Boulevard
-
14
Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Wagaraw Boulevard
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Elizabeth and Prospect Park.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Elizabeth and Mostly Sunny near Prospect Park.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Elizabeth to Prospect Park?
The road trip is about 23.5 miles (37.8 km) and usually takes 00h 34m 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?
Lyndhurst is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.7 miles from Elizabeth and 11.7 miles from Prospect Park.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 19 miles (30.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.5 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 7:20 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.37 one way or $6.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Elizabeth and Mostly Sunny near Prospect Park.
Stop Ideas Near Lyndhurst
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall Parking Lot
#Artlook New York City Hall Wedding Photographer
City Hall Personnel Office
Diamond City Hall Photography
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lyndhurst.
Pennsylvania Station
Newark Liberty International Airport
Pennsylvania Station
Yonkers station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Elizabeth and Prospect Park. Straight-line distance: 18.96 mi (30.52 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 Prospect Park
Prospect Park is a place in New Jersey, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.9370400, -74.1743100 |
| Altitude | 66 |
| Country | United States |
End: Prospect Park (-74.17431, 40.93704)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 38 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 17m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.06 | $3.37 | $6.73 |
| Mid-grade | $4.69 | $3.89 | $7.78 |
| Premium | $5.00 | $4.15 | $8.30 |
| Diesel | $6.30 | $5.23 | $10.45 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
Prices in New Jersey · Nov 09, 2026