How far is Lacey, NJ from Elizabeth, NJ?
The driving distance from Lacey, NJ to Elizabeth, NJ is about 72.6 miles (116.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 12m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 54.9 miles (88.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 24m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 12m.
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 Monmouth County, New Jersey, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lacey and Elizabeth.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lacey and Elizabeth.
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Start on the route
3144 ft · 4 min
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Turn left onto Lacey Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Lacey Road
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Turn right onto Dover Road
6.8 mi · 10 min · Dover Road
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Continue on Dover Road
637 ft · 23 sec · Dover Road
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Take the ramp left toward GSP Toll North, US 9 Toll North: Lakewood, New York
1057 ft · 16 sec
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Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway
22.6 mi · 27 min · Garden State Parkway
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Keep slight left
2399 ft · 31 sec
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Continue on Garden State Parkway
22.4 mi · 27 min · Garden State Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward GSP North, US 9 North, NJ 440: Woodbridge, Staten Island
1.2 mi · 2 min · Garden State Parkway
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Keep slight right to continue on US 9 North, I 287, NJ 440: Woodbridge, Staten Island
1284 ft · 25 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 9 North: Woodbridge
1837 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left
9.2 mi · 15 min
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Keep slight left to continue on East Edgar Road
1.1 km · 1 min · East Edgar Road
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Continue on Carlton Street
1.5 mi · 2 min · Carlton Street
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Turn right
18 m · 6 sec
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Turn right
117 m · 28 sec
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Turn right
85 m · 22 sec
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Turn right onto East Jersey Street
1535 ft · 50 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 Lacey and Elizabeth.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Garden State Parkway
Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway
22.6 mi · 00h 27m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Lacey 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 Lacey to Elizabeth?
The road trip is about 72.6 miles (116.8 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 34.1 miles from Lacey and 38.5 miles from Elizabeth.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 54.9 miles (88.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:06 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.46 one way or $20.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Lacey and Mostly Sunny near Elizabeth.
Stop Ideas Near Tinton Falls
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 Tinton Falls.
Metropark station
New Brunswick station
Princeton Junction station
Newark Liberty International Airport
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lacey and Elizabeth. Straight-line distance: 54.86 mi (88.29 km).
#1 Lacey
Township in Ocean County, New Jersey
| Population | 29,760 |
| Coordinates | 39.8726200, -74.2951400 |
| Altitude | 32 |
| 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: 117 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 48m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 54m |
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 | $10.46 | $20.92 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $11.77 | $23.55 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $12.68 | $25.36 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $15.31 | $30.62 |
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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