How far is Leisure Knoll, NJ from Elizabeth, NJ?

The driving distance from Leisure Knoll, NJ to Elizabeth, NJ is about 62.3 miles (100.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 44.7 miles (72 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 23m 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
62.27 mi
01h 11m
Flight
44.77 mi
72.05 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
44.77 mi
Kilometers
72.05 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
62.27 mi
Kilometers
100.21 km
Drive Time
01h 11m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Elizabeth
Sun, Apr 19, 4:32 AM EDT
Return by in Leisure Knoll
Sun, Apr 19, 5:44 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Leisure Knoll
2026-04-19T03:21
Arrive Elizabeth
Sun, Apr 19, 4:32 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:12 AM to 11:12 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:06 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Leisure Knoll
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
Lincroft
NJ

Census designated place

From Leisure Knoll
29.6 mi
00h 35m
To Elizabeth
32.6 mi
00h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°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 Leisure Knoll and Elizabeth.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Leisure Knoll and Elizabeth.

  1. 1

    Start on Buckingham Drive North

    1565 ft · 1 min · Buckingham Drive North

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Colonial Drive

    1278 ft · 34 sec · Colonial Drive

  3. 3

    Turn left

    4.3 mi · 7 min

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    3.2 mi · 5 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward GSP Toll North: Woodbridge

    1 km · 2 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on GSP North, CR 528: Lakewood

    1664 ft · 22 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on GSP North

    2425 ft · 48 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

    13.4 mi · 16 min · Garden State Parkway

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    2399 ft · 31 sec

  10. 10

    Continue on Garden State Parkway

    22.4 mi · 27 min · Garden State Parkway

  11. 11

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

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Garden State Parkway

  12. 12

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

    1284 ft · 25 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on US 9 North: Woodbridge

    1837 ft · 45 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    9.2 mi · 15 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on East Edgar Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · East Edgar Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Carlton Street

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Carlton Street

  17. 17

    Turn right

    18 m · 6 sec

  18. 18

    Turn right

    117 m · 28 sec

  19. 19

    Turn right

    85 m · 22 sec

  20. 20

    Turn right onto East Jersey Street

    1535 ft · 50 sec · East Jersey Street

  21. 21

    Turn right

    11 m · 3 sec

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Leisure Knoll 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
22 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
35.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Garden State Parkway
36.9 mi · 59%
US 9 North
9.75 mi · 16%
Colonial Drive
3.4 mi · 5%
Carlton Street
1.53 mi · 2%
GSP North
1.38 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 11m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.6 mi
44.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lincroft
00h 35m from Leisure Knoll
Leave By
4:06 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Leisure Knoll 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 Leisure Knoll to Elizabeth?

The road trip is about 62.3 miles (100.2 km) and usually takes 01h 11m 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?

Lincroft is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29.6 miles from Leisure Knoll and 32.6 miles from Elizabeth.

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

The direct path is about 44.7 miles (72 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.6 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 $8.99 one way or $17.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Lincroft

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

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

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Metropark station

32 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
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New Brunswick station

33 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

42 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Princeton Junction station

43 mi away
2 Wallace Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Leisure Knoll and Elizabeth. Straight-line distance: 44.77 mi (72.05 km).

Leisure Knoll

#1 Leisure Knoll

Census-designated place in New Jersey, United States

Population2,490
Coordinates40.0190100, -74.2920900
Altitude23
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: Buckingham Drive North (-74.292005, 40.018977)
End: (-74.210651, 40.663974)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 100 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 53m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.2 gal
8.32 L · about $8.99
Round trip
$17.98
4.4 gal · 16.64 L
Estimated CO2
19.6 kg one way
Round trip: 39.1 kg / 86 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $8.99 $17.98
Mid-grade $4.60 $10.12 $20.24
Premium $4.95 $10.90 $21.80
Diesel $5.98 $13.16 $26.31

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 Leisure Knoll and Elizabeth. The current time is 03:21:11.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.