How far is Holiday Heights, NJ from Elizabeth, NJ?

The driving distance from Holiday Heights, NJ to Elizabeth, NJ is about 65.8 miles (105.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 49.6 miles (79.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 25m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
65.83 mi
01h 12m
Flight
49.67 mi
79.93 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
49.67 mi
Kilometers
79.93 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
65.83 mi
Kilometers
105.94 km
Drive Time
01h 12m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Elizabeth
Sun, Apr 19, 4:34 AM EDT
Return by in Holiday Heights
Sun, Apr 19, 5:47 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Holiday Heights
2026-04-19T03:21
Arrive Elizabeth
Sun, Apr 19, 4:34 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:13 AM to 11:13 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:04 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Holiday Heights
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Tinton Falls
NJ

Borough in Monmouth County, New Jersey, United States

From Holiday Heights
31 mi
00h 36m
To Elizabeth
34.8 mi
00h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
Destination
66°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 13 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Holiday Heights and Elizabeth.

  1. 1

    Start on Prince Charles Drive

    1903 ft · 1 min · Prince Charles Drive

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Mule Road

    1.8 mi · 4 min · Mule Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Route 37 West

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Route 37 West

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward GSP Toll North, US 9 Toll North: Lakewood, New York

    1186 ft · 51 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

    21.4 mi · 25 min · Garden State Parkway

  6. 6

    Keep slight left

    2399 ft · 31 sec

  7. 7

    Continue on Garden State Parkway

    22.4 mi · 27 min · Garden State Parkway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward GSP North, US 9 North, NJ 440: Woodbridge, Staten Island

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Garden State Parkway

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on US 9 North, I 287, NJ 440: Woodbridge, Staten Island

    1284 ft · 25 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on US 9 North: Woodbridge

    1837 ft · 45 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    9.2 mi · 15 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on East Edgar Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · East Edgar Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Carlton Street

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Carlton Street

  14. 14

    Turn right

    18 m · 6 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right

    117 m · 28 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right

    85 m · 22 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right onto East Jersey Street

    1535 ft · 50 sec · East Jersey Street

  18. 18

    Turn right

    11 m · 3 sec

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Holiday Heights and Elizabeth.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
19 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
28.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Garden State Parkway
44.8 mi · 68%
US 9 North
9.75 mi · 15%
Mule Road
1.83 mi · 3%
Route 37 West
1.81 mi · 3%
Carlton Street
1.53 mi · 2%
East Edgar Road
0.7 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Garden State Parkway

Continue on Garden State Parkway

22.4 mi · 00h 27m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 12m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.2 mi
49.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Tinton Falls
00h 36m from Holiday Heights
Leave By
4:04 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Holiday Heights and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Elizabeth.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Holiday Heights to Elizabeth?

The road trip is about 65.8 miles (105.9 km) and usually takes 01h 12m 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?

Tinton Falls is a useful midpoint, sitting about 31 miles from Holiday Heights and 34.8 miles from Elizabeth.

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

The direct path is about 49.6 miles (79.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.2 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 4:04 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.48 one way or $18.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Holiday Heights and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Elizabeth.

Stop Ideas Near Tinton Falls

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

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

RAIL

Metropark station

35 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

New Brunswick station

36 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Princeton Junction station

44 mi away
2 Wallace Road
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

45 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Holiday Heights and Elizabeth. Straight-line distance: 49.67 mi (79.93 km).

Holiday Heights

#1 Holiday Heights

Census designated place

Population2,099
Coordinates39.9459500, -74.2540300
Altitude13
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: Prince Charles Drive (-74.252241, 39.946935)
End: (-74.210651, 40.663974)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 106 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 56m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 49m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.32 gal
8.79 L · about $9.48
Round trip
$18.96
4.64 gal · 17.58 L
Estimated CO2
20.6 kg one way
Round trip: 41.2 kg / 91 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $9.48 $18.96
Mid-grade $4.60 $10.67 $21.34
Premium $4.95 $11.49 $22.99
Diesel $5.98 $13.87 $27.75

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Holiday Heights and Elizabeth. The current time is 03:21:15.

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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.