How far is Green Knoll, NJ from Elizabeth, NJ?

The driving distance from Green Knoll, NJ to Elizabeth, NJ is about 31.8 miles (51.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 21.5 miles (34.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 22m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
31.85 mi
00h 41m
Flight
21.51 mi
34.61 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
21.51 mi
Kilometers
34.61 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
31.85 mi
Kilometers
51.25 km
Drive Time
00h 41m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Elizabeth
Sat, Nov 7, 4:10 PM EST
Return by in Green Knoll
Sat, Nov 7, 4:51 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Green Knoll
2026-11-07T15:29
Arrive Elizabeth
Sat, Nov 7, 4:10 PM EST
Route Timing
00h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:41 AM to 7:41 PM EST

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:08 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Green Knoll
10:00 PM EST
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Metuchen
NJ

Borough in New Jersey, United States

From Green Knoll
15.2 mi
00h 20m
To Elizabeth
16.7 mi
00h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM EST
Wind
5 to 10 mph W
Destination
64°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM EST
Wind
3 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Green Knoll and Elizabeth.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Green Knoll and Elizabeth.

  1. 1

    Start on Brian Drive

    918 ft · 44 sec · Brian Drive

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Bridge Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · North Bridge Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Grove Street

    1407 ft · 39 sec · Grove Street

  4. 4

    Turn slight right onto Ivanhoe Avenue

    656 ft · 20 sec · Ivanhoe Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn right onto North Bridge Street

    70 m · 6 sec · North Bridge Street

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right

    59 m · 5 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    1.7 mi · 2 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight left toward I 287 South: Perth Amboy

    2180 ft · 45 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    13.4 mi · 16 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit right toward US 1 North: Newark

    1644 ft · 40 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    3.9 mi · 6 min

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    6.3 mi · 11 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on East Edgar Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · East Edgar Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Carlton Street

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Carlton Street

  15. 15

    Turn right

    18 m · 6 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right

    117 m · 28 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right

    85 m · 22 sec

  18. 18

    Turn right onto East Jersey Street

    1535 ft · 50 sec · East Jersey Street

  19. 19

    Turn right

    11 m · 3 sec

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Green Knoll and Elizabeth.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
20 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
62.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 287 South
13.8 mi · 43%
US 1 North
10.5 mi · 33%
North Bridge Street
2.99 mi · 9%
Carlton Street
1.53 mi · 5%
East Edgar Road
0.7 mi · 2%
East Jersey Street
0.29 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 287 South

Merge slight left

13.4 mi · 00h 16m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 41m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.3 mi
21.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Metuchen
00h 20m from Green Knoll
Leave By
7:08 PM EST
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Green Knoll and Mostly Sunny near Elizabeth.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Green Knoll to Elizabeth?

The road trip is about 31.8 miles (51.2 km) and usually takes 00h 41m 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?

Metuchen is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.2 miles from Green Knoll and 16.7 miles from Elizabeth.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 21.5 miles (34.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.3 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:08 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.57 one way or $9.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Green Knoll and Mostly Sunny near Elizabeth.

Stop Ideas Near Metuchen

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Metuchen, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Metuchen.

RAIL

Metropark station

4 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

New Brunswick station

9 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

23 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

27 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Green Knoll and Elizabeth. Straight-line distance: 21.51 mi (34.61 km).

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#1 Green Knoll

Green Knoll is a place in New Jersey, United States.

Population0
Coordinates40.6001000, -74.6121000
Altitude45
CountryUnited States
Elizabeth

#2 Elizabeth

The second most populous city in Union County, New Jersey.

Population128,382
Coordinates40.6639900, -74.2107000
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: Brian Drive (-74.612105, 40.599926)
End: (-74.210651, 40.663974)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 51 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.12 gal
4.25 L · about $4.57
Round trip
$9.13
2.24 gal · 8.5 L
Estimated CO2
10 kg one way
Round trip: 19.9 kg / 44 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.08 $4.57 $9.13
Mid-grade $4.71 $5.27 $10.55
Premium $5.02 $5.63 $11.25
Diesel $6.31 $7.07 $14.14

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 07, 2026

There is no time difference between Green Knoll and Elizabeth. The current time is 15:29:00.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.