How far is Elizabeth, NJ from Vernon Valley, NJ?
The driving distance from Elizabeth, NJ to Vernon Valley, NJ is about 55.4 miles (89.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 42.1 miles (67.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 43m 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 01h 21m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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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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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Elizabeth and Vernon Valley.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Elizabeth and Vernon Valley.
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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 right to continue on NJ 3 West: Clifton
2150 ft · 53 sec
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Continue straight
4.4 mi · 5 min
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Merge slight right
3.7 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 80 West, NJ 23 North: Delaware Water Gap, Butler
1159 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight right
4.6 mi · 5 min
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Continue straight
16.6 mi · 20 min
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Take the exit slight right
574 ft · 16 sec
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Turn right onto Stockholm Vernon Road
3.1 mi · 5 min · Stockholm Vernon Road
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Continue on Vernon Stockholm Road
5.5 mi · 10 min · Vernon Stockholm Road
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Turn left onto Vernon Crossing
1.4 mi · 3 min · Vernon Crossing
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At the end of the road, turn right onto McAfee - Glenwood Road
1.2 km · 2 min · McAfee - Glenwood Road
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Continue on Aster Street
1929 ft · 53 sec · Aster Street
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Continue on McAfee - Glenwood Road
1872 ft · 56 sec · McAfee - Glenwood Road
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Turn left onto Vlietstra Drive
148 m · 22 sec · Vlietstra Drive
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Turn right onto Thistle Avenue
2161 ft · 2 min · Thistle Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Walnut Hill Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Elizabeth and Vernon Valley.
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.
I 80 West
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16.6 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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Elizabeth and Rain Showers Likely near Vernon Valley.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Elizabeth to Vernon Valley?
The road trip is about 55.4 miles (89.1 km) and usually takes 01h 21m 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?
Pequannock is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.7 miles from Elizabeth and 27.7 miles from Vernon Valley.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 42.1 miles (67.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.3 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 3:46 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.97 one way or $15.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Elizabeth and Rain Showers Likely near Vernon Valley.
Stop Ideas Near Pequannock
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
West Orange Town Hall
Paterson City Council
Clifton Recycle in City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Pequannock.
Pennsylvania Station
Newark Liberty International Airport
Yonkers station
Pennsylvania Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Elizabeth and Vernon Valley. Straight-line distance: 42.12 mi (67.79 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 Vernon Valley
Census designated place
| Population | 1,626 |
| Coordinates | 41.2367600, -74.4871000 |
| Altitude | 182 |
| Country | United States |
End: Vernon Valley (-74.4871, 41.23676)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 89 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 50m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 41m |
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 | $7.97 | $15.94 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $8.97 | $17.94 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $9.66 | $19.32 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $11.66 | $23.32 |
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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