How far is Landing, NJ from Elizabeth, NJ?

The driving distance from Landing, NJ to Elizabeth, NJ is about 41.8 miles (67.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 29 miles (46.7 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.
Trip Tools

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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
41.75 mi
00h 46m
Flight
29.03 mi
46.72 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
29.03 mi
Kilometers
46.72 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
41.75 mi
Kilometers
67.19 km
Drive Time
00h 46m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Elizabeth
Sat, Nov 7, 12:45 AM EST
Return by in Landing
Sat, Nov 7, 1:32 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Landing
2026-11-06T23:58
Arrive Elizabeth
Sat, Nov 7, 12:45 AM EST
Route Timing
00h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:47 AM to 10:47 AM EST

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

Leave by
4:56 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Landing
9:30 PM EST
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
Monroe
NJ

Township in Gloucester County, New Jersey

From Landing
18.3 mi
00h 23m
To Elizabeth
23.5 mi
00h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Today

Rain

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 8:00 AM EST
Wind
0 to 5 mph W
Destination
64°F
Overnight

Rain

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 2:00 AM EST
Wind
5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Landing Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Landing Road

  2. 2

    Continue on Ledgewood Landing Road

    3036 ft · 1 min · Ledgewood Landing Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Ledgewood Road

    947 ft · 12 sec · Ledgewood Road

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    1.4 km · 1 min

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    65 m · 5 sec

  6. 6

    Turn straight onto Route 10 East

    9.2 mi · 12 min · Route 10 East

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    3.5 mi · 4 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit straight toward I 287 South: Morristown, Morristown Airport

    2727 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    1.3 km · 1 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 24 East: Springfield

    1.1 km · 1 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    9.3 mi · 11 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 78 East: Holland Tunnel, New York City, Newark

    1877 ft · 29 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on I 78 East Local: Newark

    1220 ft · 17 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight right onto Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

    4.6 mi · 5 min · Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward Hillside, Irvington

    748 ft · 18 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on Hillside

    573 ft · 30 sec

  17. 17

    Continue on Winans Avenue

    1309 ft · 40 sec · Winans Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Liberty Avenue

    2040 ft · 1 min · Liberty Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Hillside Avenue

    1782 ft · 38 sec · Hillside Avenue

  20. 20

    Continue on Hillside Avenue

    2125 ft · 45 sec · Hillside Avenue

  21. 21

    At the end of the road, turn right onto North Broad Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · North Broad Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto North Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · North Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Spring Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Spring Street

  24. 24

    Turn right onto East Jersey Street

    1164 ft · 36 sec · East Jersey Street

  25. 25

    Turn right

    11 m · 3 sec

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Landing 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
26 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
62.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Route 10 East
12.7 mi · 30%
NJ 24 East
10 mi · 24%
Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
4.63 mi · 11%
I 287 South
1.31 mi · 3%
Spring Street
1.14 mi · 3%
Ledgewood Road
1.09 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
00h 46m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.8 mi
29 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Monroe
00h 23m from Landing
Leave By
4:56 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain leaving Landing and Rain near Elizabeth.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Landing to Elizabeth?

The road trip is about 41.8 miles (67.2 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?

Monroe is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.3 miles from Landing and 23.5 miles from Elizabeth.

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

The direct path is about 29 miles (46.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.8 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 $6.02 one way or $12.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain around Landing and Rain near Elizabeth.

Stop Ideas Near Monroe

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Monroe and the surrounding midpoint area.
West Orange Town Hall
Scenic stop 10.1 mi away

West Orange Town Hall

West Orange , NJ
66 Main St, West Orange, NJ 07052
Rating 4.1/5 16 reviews Park
City of Elizabeth
Meeting point 14.6 mi away

City of Elizabeth

Elizabeth , NJ
50 Winfield Scott Plaza, Elizabeth, NJ 07201
Rating 4.5/5 65 reviews City Hall
Bloomfield Municipal Building
Nearby stop 12.3 mi away

Bloomfield Municipal Building

Bloomfield , NJ
1 Municipal Plaza, Bloomfield, NJ 07003
Rating 4.4/5 17 reviews Municipal hall

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

24 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

25 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

Metropark station

29 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

New Brunswick station

35 mi away
French and Albany Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Landing and Elizabeth. Straight-line distance: 29.03 mi (46.72 km).

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#1 Landing

Landing is a place in New Jersey, United States.

Population0
Coordinates40.9051000, -74.6651600
Altitude281
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: Landing Road (-74.665102, 40.905043)
End: (-74.210651, 40.663974)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 67 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.47 gal
5.58 L · about $6.02
Round trip
$12.04
2.94 gal · 11.16 L
Estimated CO2
13.1 kg one way
Round trip: 26.1 kg / 58 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.10 $6.02 $12.04
Mid-grade $4.72 $6.94 $13.89
Premium $5.04 $7.41 $14.81
Diesel $6.33 $9.31 $18.62

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 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Landing and Elizabeth. The current time is 23:58:08.

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.