How far is Leisure Village East, NJ from Elizabeth, NJ?

The driving distance from Leisure Village East, NJ to Elizabeth, NJ is about 56.4 miles (90.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 43.9 miles (70.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 07m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
56.41 mi
01h 03m
Flight
43.86 mi
70.59 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
43.86 mi
Kilometers
70.59 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
56.41 mi
Kilometers
90.78 km
Drive Time
01h 03m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Elizabeth
Sat, Apr 18, 7:38 PM EDT
Return by in Leisure Village East
Sat, Apr 18, 8:42 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Leisure Village East
2026-04-18T18:34
Arrive Elizabeth
Sat, Apr 18, 7:38 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:04 AM to 11:04 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:22 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Leisure Village East
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
Holmdel
NJ

Township of New Jersey

From Leisure Village East
26.4 mi
00h 31m
To Elizabeth
30 mi
00h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph E
Destination
69°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph E

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Leisure Village East and Elizabeth.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Leisure Village East and Elizabeth.

  1. 1

    Start on Argyll Circle

    66 m · 10 sec · Argyll Circle

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Dumbarton Drive

    2393 ft · 2 min · Dumbarton Drive

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Shorrock Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Shorrock Street

  4. 4

    Continue on GSP North Toll: Woodbridge

    2654 ft · 37 sec

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on GSP North

    2425 ft · 48 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

    13.4 mi · 16 min · Garden State Parkway

  7. 7

    Keep slight left

    2399 ft · 31 sec

  8. 8

    Continue on Garden State Parkway

    22.4 mi · 27 min · Garden State Parkway

  9. 9

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

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Garden State Parkway

  10. 10

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

    1284 ft · 25 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on US 9 North: Woodbridge

    1837 ft · 45 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    9.2 mi · 15 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on East Edgar Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · East Edgar Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Carlton Street

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Carlton Street

  15. 15

    Turn right

    18 m · 6 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right

    117 m · 28 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right

    85 m · 22 sec

  18. 18

    Turn right onto East Jersey Street

    1535 ft · 50 sec · East Jersey Street

  19. 19

    Turn right

    11 m · 3 sec

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Leisure Village East 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
20 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
2 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
35.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Garden State Parkway
36.9 mi · 65%
US 9 North
9.75 mi · 17%
Carlton Street
1.53 mi · 3%
Shorrock Street
1.41 mi · 3%
GSP North
1.07 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 03m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.5 mi
43.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Holmdel
00h 31m from Leisure Village East
Leave By
4:22 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Leisure Village East 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 Leisure Village East to Elizabeth?

The road trip is about 56.4 miles (90.8 km) and usually takes 01h 03m 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?

Holmdel is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.4 miles from Leisure Village East and 30 miles from Elizabeth.

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

The direct path is about 43.9 miles (70.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.5 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:22 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.13 one way or $16.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Leisure Village East and Partly Sunny near Elizabeth.

Stop Ideas Near Holmdel

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

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

RAIL

New Brunswick station

28 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Metropark station

28 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

Princeton Junction station

37 mi away
2 Wallace Road
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

40 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Leisure Village East and Elizabeth. Straight-line distance: 43.86 mi (70.59 km).

Leisure Village East

#1 Leisure Village East

Census designated place

Population4,217
Coordinates40.0301200, -74.1643100
Altitude10
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: (-74.164538, 40.030186)
End: (-74.210651, 40.663974)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 91 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 48m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.99 gal
7.53 L · about $8.13
Round trip
$16.26
3.98 gal · 15.06 L
Estimated CO2
17.7 kg one way
Round trip: 35.4 kg / 78 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $8.13 $16.26
Mid-grade $4.60 $9.15 $18.30
Premium $4.95 $9.86 $19.72
Diesel $5.98 $11.90 $23.80

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Leisure Village East and Elizabeth. The current time is 18:34:27.

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.