How far is Elizabeth, NJ from River Edge, NJ?
The driving distance from Elizabeth, NJ to River Edge, NJ is about 25.3 miles (40.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 20.4 miles (32.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 19m 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.
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
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Elizabeth and River Edge.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Elizabeth and River Edge.
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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
9.5 mi · 15 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NJ 3: Clifton, Lincoln Tunnel
1809 ft · 44 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on NJ 3 East: Lincoln Tunnel
2889 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on NJ 3 East
1138 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left
1.2 mi · 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NJ 17 North: Rutherford
1441 ft · 35 sec
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Continue straight
3.6 mi · 4 min
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Continue straight
2.4 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Maywood, Saddle Brook
802 ft · 22 sec
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Continue on Maywood Avenue
1.7 mi · 3 min · Maywood Avenue
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Continue on Forest Avenue
1.3 km · 1 min · Forest Avenue
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Turn right onto Howland Avenue
1632 ft · 1 min · Howland Avenue
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Turn left onto 5th Avenue
3058 ft · 2 min · 5th Avenue
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Turn right onto Concord Drive
1097 ft · 48 sec · Concord Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Concord Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Elizabeth and River Edge.
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
9.5 mi · 00h 15m
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 River Edge.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Elizabeth to River Edge?
The road trip is about 25.3 miles (40.7 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?
Lyndhurst is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.7 miles from Elizabeth and 12.7 miles from River Edge.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 20.4 miles (32.8 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 7:10 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.64 one way or $7.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Elizabeth and Mostly Sunny near River Edge.
Stop Ideas Near Lyndhurst
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 Lyndhurst.
Pennsylvania Station
Newark Liberty International Airport
Pennsylvania Station
Yonkers station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Elizabeth and River Edge. Straight-line distance: 20.36 mi (32.76 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 River Edge
Town/borough in New Jersey, USA
| Population | 11,563 |
| Coordinates | 40.9287100, -74.0398600 |
| Altitude | 17 |
| Country | United States |
End: River Edge (-74.03986, 40.92871)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 41 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 18m |
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 | $3.64 | $7.27 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $4.09 | $8.19 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $4.41 | $8.82 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $5.32 | $10.64 |
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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