How far is Elizabeth, NJ from Verona, NJ?
The driving distance from Elizabeth, NJ to Verona, NJ is about 14.9 miles (23.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 11.6 miles (18.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 58m 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 29m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The most populous city in Essex County, New Jersey.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Elizabeth and Verona.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Elizabeth and Verona.
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Start on the route
11 m · 5 sec
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Turn right onto East Jersey Street
707 ft · 28 sec · East Jersey Street
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Turn right onto Jefferson Avenue
837 ft · 46 sec · Jefferson Avenue
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Turn sharp left onto East Grand Street
951 ft · 30 sec · East Grand Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Broad Street
1 km · 2 min · Broad Street
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Keep slight left to continue on North Broad Street
1.6 mi · 3 min · North Broad Street
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Turn left onto Hillside Avenue
1 mi · 2 min · Hillside Avenue
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Turn right onto Chestnut Avenue
2036 ft · 41 sec · Chestnut Avenue
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Continue on Coit Street
2910 ft · 1 min · Coit Street
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Turn slight left onto Grove Street
2.9 mi · 6 min · Grove Street
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Take the ramp left toward I 280
982 ft · 24 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 280 West: The Oranges
943 ft · 23 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 280 West: The Oranges
627 ft · 15 sec
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Merge slight left onto Essex Freeway
3.7 mi · 5 min · Essex Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 577 North: Prospect Avenue, Cedar Grove
1573 ft · 40 sec
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Turn straight onto Prospect Avenue
1.5 mi · 3 min · Prospect Avenue
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Continue on Mount Prospect Avenue
1 km · 2 min · Mount Prospect Avenue
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Turn sharp left onto Bloomfield Avenue
3119 ft · 1 min · Bloomfield Avenue
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Turn right onto Park Avenue
99 m · 16 sec · Park Avenue
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Turn right onto Claremont Avenue
9 m · 1 sec · Claremont Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Claremont Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Elizabeth and Verona.
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.
Essex Freeway
Merge slight left onto Essex Freeway
3.68 mi · 00h 05m
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.
Rain Showers leaving Elizabeth and Rain Showers near Verona.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Elizabeth to Verona?
The road trip is about 14.9 miles (23.9 km) and usually takes 00h 29m 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?
East Orange is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.5 miles from Elizabeth and 7.5 miles from Verona.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 11.6 miles (18.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.3 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:32 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.17 one way or $4.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Elizabeth and Rain Showers near Verona.
Stop Ideas Near East Orange
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Elizabeth and Verona. Straight-line distance: 11.56 mi (18.61 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 Verona
Township in Essex County, New Jersey
| Population | 13,637 |
| Coordinates | 40.8298200, -74.2401500 |
| Altitude | 125 |
| Country | United States |
End: Verona (-74.24015, 40.82982)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 24 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 11m |
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 | $2.17 | $4.33 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $2.44 | $4.87 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $2.63 | $5.25 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $3.17 | $6.34 |
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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