How far is Hazlet, NJ from Elizabeth, NJ?

The driving distance from Hazlet, NJ to Elizabeth, NJ is about 26.9 miles (43.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 17.2 miles (27.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 04m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
26.89 mi
00h 32m
Flight
17.19 mi
27.66 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
17.19 mi
Kilometers
27.66 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
26.89 mi
Kilometers
43.28 km
Drive Time
00h 32m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Elizabeth
Thu, Apr 23, 1:04 AM EDT
Return by in Hazlet
Thu, Apr 23, 1:36 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hazlet
2026-04-23T00:31
Arrive Elizabeth
Thu, Apr 23, 1:04 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:32 AM to 7:32 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:26 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Hazlet
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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.

Mid-route stop
Fords
NJ

Town

From Hazlet
11.2 mi
00h 16m
To Elizabeth
15.7 mi
00h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW
Destination
70°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hazlet and Elizabeth.

  1. 1

    Start on Holmdel Road

    2696 ft · 1 min · Holmdel Road

  2. 2

    Turn left

    11 mi · 16 min

  3. 3

    Continue straight

    8.3 mi · 14 min

  4. 4

    Keep slight left to continue on East Edgar Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · East Edgar Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Carlton Street

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Carlton Street

  6. 6

    Turn right

    18 m · 6 sec

  7. 7

    Turn right

    117 m · 28 sec

  8. 8

    Turn right

    85 m · 22 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right onto East Jersey Street

    1535 ft · 50 sec · East Jersey Street

  10. 10

    Turn right

    11 m · 3 sec

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Hazlet 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
11 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
40.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Holmdel Road
8.82 mi · 33%
Carlton Street
1.53 mi · 6%
East Edgar Road
0.7 mi · 3%
East Jersey Street
0.29 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

11 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 32m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.7 mi
17.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fords
00h 16m from Hazlet
Leave By
7:26 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Hazlet 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 Hazlet to Elizabeth?

The road trip is about 26.9 miles (43.3 km) and usually takes 00h 32m 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?

Fords is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.2 miles from Hazlet and 15.7 miles from Elizabeth.

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

The direct path is about 17.2 miles (27.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.7 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 7:26 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.88 one way or $7.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Fords

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Fords, 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 Fords.

RAIL

Metropark station

4 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

New Brunswick station

12 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

22 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

26 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hazlet and Elizabeth. Straight-line distance: 17.19 mi (27.66 km).

Hazlet

#1 Hazlet

Township in Monmouth County, New Jersey

Population19,641
Coordinates40.4156600, -74.1909800
Altitude24
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: Holmdel Road (-74.191096, 40.41565)
End: (-74.210651, 40.663974)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 43 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.95 gal
3.59 L · about $3.88
Round trip
$7.76
1.9 gal · 7.18 L
Estimated CO2
8.4 kg one way
Round trip: 16.9 kg / 37 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $3.88 $7.76
Mid-grade $4.60 $4.37 $8.74
Premium $4.95 $4.71 $9.41
Diesel $5.98 $5.68 $11.36

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Hazlet and Elizabeth. The current time is 00:31:49.

Distance to Other Cities

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