How far is Lebanon, NJ from Elizabeth, NJ?
Fastest route
The distance from Lebanon, New Jersey 08833 to Elizabeth, New Jersey is approximately 40.8 miles (65.7 kilometers). The estimated travel time via I-78 E is around 41 minutes.
Directions
- Head east on Main St toward Cokesbury Rd.
- Turn left at the 1st cross street onto Cokesbury Rd.
- Slight right to merge onto I-78 E.
- Follow I-78 E to Spring St in Newark. Take exit 57 from I-78 E.
- Keep left to stay on I-78 E.
- Keep right at the fork to stay on I-78 E, following signs for Newark.
- Keep right to stay on I-78 E.
Tips & Suggestions
- 🚗 Plan your trip during non-peak traffic hours to avoid delays.
- ⛽ Make sure your vehicle has enough fuel for the journey.
- 📱 Use a reliable navigation app to monitor real-time traffic conditions.
- 🍴 Consider stopping for a meal or refreshments along the way.
- 🕑 Give yourself some extra time in case of unexpected delays.
- 🚧 Stay alert for road signs and follow directions carefully.
- 🛣️ Enjoy the scenic drive along I-78 E!
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Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 44m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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 Somerset County, New Jersey, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lebanon and Elizabeth.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lebanon and Elizabeth.
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Start on Main Street
50 m · 10 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto Cokesbury Road
1630 ft · 55 sec · Cokesbury Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 78 East
1365 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left onto Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
10.7 mi · 12 min · Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
16.6 mi · 19 min · Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
5.8 mi · 7 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 · 47 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 Lebanon 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.
Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
Keep slight right to continue on Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
16.6 mi · 00h 19m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Lebanon and Partly Sunny near Elizabeth.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lebanon to Elizabeth?
The road trip is about 40.9 miles (65.8 km) and usually takes 00h 44m 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?
Watchung is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.4 miles from Lebanon and 21.6 miles from Elizabeth.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 32.8 miles (52.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.1 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 7:02 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.88 one way or $11.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Lebanon and Partly Sunny near Elizabeth.
Stop Ideas Near Watchung
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 Watchung.
Metropark station
New Brunswick station
Newark Liberty International Airport
Pennsylvania Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lebanon and Elizabeth. Straight-line distance: 32.81 mi (52.81 km).
#1 Lebanon
Township in Hunterdon County, New Jersey, United States
| Population | 1,638 |
| Coordinates | 40.6417700, -74.8360000 |
| Altitude | 81 |
| 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: 66 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 30m |
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 | $5.88 | $11.77 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $6.62 | $13.25 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $7.13 | $14.27 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $8.61 | $17.22 |
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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