How far is Emerson, NJ from Elizabeth, NJ?
The driving distance from Emerson, NJ to Elizabeth, NJ is about 32.6 miles (52.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 23.6 miles (38 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 29m 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 44m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Bergen County, New Jersey, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Emerson and Elizabeth.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Emerson and Elizabeth.
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Start on Kinderkamack Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · Kinderkamack Road
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Turn right onto Oradell Avenue
2 mi · 3 min · Oradell Avenue
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Take the ramp right toward GSP Toll South: Commuter Parking
101 m · 14 sec
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Continue straight
744 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on From Road, Parkway South
770 ft · 17 sec
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Turn straight onto From Road
559 ft · 12 sec · From Road
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Take the ramp straight toward GSP South
1908 ft · 51 sec
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Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway
5.3 mi · 7 min · Garden State Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 46 West: Garfield
1654 ft · 57 sec
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Merge slight left
1.1 mi · 1 min
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Keep slight left
14.3 mi · 20 min
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Merge slight left
1072 ft · 17 sec
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Continue straight
3.1 mi · 4 min
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Turn right onto East Jersey Street
1164 ft · 36 sec · East Jersey Street
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Turn right
11 m · 3 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Emerson and Elizabeth.
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.
US 46 West
Keep slight left
14.3 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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Emerson and Chance Rain Showers near Elizabeth.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Emerson to Elizabeth?
The road trip is about 32.6 miles (52.5 km) and usually takes 00h 44m 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?
Wallington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.5 miles from Emerson and 18.1 miles from Elizabeth.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 23.6 miles (38 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 7:00 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.70 one way or $9.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Emerson and Chance Rain Showers near Elizabeth.
Stop Ideas Near Wallington
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 Wallington.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Emerson and Elizabeth. Straight-line distance: 23.63 mi (38.03 km).
#1 Emerson
Borough in New Jersey, United States
| Population | 7,563 |
| Coordinates | 40.9762100, -74.0262500 |
| Altitude | 14 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Elizabeth
The second most populous city in Union County, New Jersey.
| Population | 128,382 |
| Coordinates | 40.6639900, -74.2107000 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-74.210651, 40.663974)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 52 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 24m |
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 | $4.70 | $9.40 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $5.29 | $10.58 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $5.70 | $11.39 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $6.88 | $13.75 |
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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