How far is Kenvil, NJ from Elizabeth, NJ?
The driving distance from Kenvil, NJ to Elizabeth, NJ is about 35.5 miles (57.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 26 miles (41.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 33m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 46m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Borough in Morris County, New Jersey, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Kenvil and Elizabeth.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kenvil and Elizabeth.
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Start on North Dell Avenue
22 m · 12 sec · North Dell Avenue
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Turn left onto W. Blackwell Street
1360 ft · 23 sec · W. Blackwell Street
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Continue on Main Street
1.9 mi · 3 min · Main Street
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Continue on W. Blackwell Street
2616 ft · 50 sec · W. Blackwell Street
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Continue on West Blackwell Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · West Blackwell Street
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Turn right onto South Salem Street
1.4 km · 2 min · South Salem Street
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Continue on S. Salem Street
553 ft · 16 sec · S. Salem Street
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Take the ramp right
29 m · 3 sec
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Keep slight left
1371 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left onto Route 10 East
2.1 mi · 3 min · Route 10 East
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Continue straight
3.5 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit straight toward I 287 South: Morristown, Morristown Airport
2727 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
1.3 km · 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NJ 24 East: Springfield
1.1 km · 1 min
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Continue straight
9.3 mi · 11 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 78 East: Holland Tunnel, New York City, Newark
1877 ft · 29 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 78 East Local: Newark
1220 ft · 17 sec
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Merge slight right onto Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
4.6 mi · 5 min · Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Hillside, Irvington
748 ft · 18 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Hillside
573 ft · 30 sec
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Continue on Winans Avenue
1309 ft · 40 sec · Winans Avenue
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Turn right onto Liberty Avenue
2040 ft · 1 min · Liberty Avenue
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Turn left onto Hillside Avenue
1782 ft · 38 sec · Hillside Avenue
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Continue on Hillside Avenue
2125 ft · 45 sec · Hillside Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto North Broad Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · North Broad Street
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Turn left onto North Avenue
1.5 km · 2 min · North Avenue
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Turn right onto Spring Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Spring Street
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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 Kenvil 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.
NJ 24 East
Continue straight
9.29 mi · 00h 11m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Light Rain leaving Kenvil and Rain near Elizabeth.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Kenvil to Elizabeth?
The road trip is about 35.5 miles (57.2 km) and usually takes 00h 46m 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?
Madison is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.1 miles from Kenvil and 19.4 miles from Elizabeth.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 26 miles (41.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.5 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:56 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.12 one way or $10.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Kenvil and Rain near Elizabeth.
Stop Ideas Near Madison
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Madison.
Newark Liberty International Airport
Pennsylvania Station
Metropark station
New Brunswick station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Kenvil and Elizabeth. Straight-line distance: 26.03 mi (41.89 km).
#1 Kenvil
Kenvil is a place in New Jersey, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.8798200, -74.6184900 |
| Altitude | 220 |
| 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: 57 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 26m |
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 | $4.10 | $5.12 | $10.24 |
| Mid-grade | $4.72 | $5.90 | $11.81 |
| Premium | $5.04 | $6.30 | $12.60 |
| Diesel | $6.33 | $7.92 | $15.83 |
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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