How far is Linden, NJ from Plainfield, NJ?
The driving distance from Linden, NJ to Plainfield, NJ is about 10.9 miles (17.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 8.6 miles (13.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 45m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 22m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township in southern Union County, New Jersey, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Linden and Plainfield.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Linden and Plainfield.
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Start on West 12th Street
82 m · 13 sec · West 12th Street
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Turn right onto South Stiles Street
2 mi · 4 min · South Stiles Street
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Turn right onto Stiles Street
1.2 km · 1 min · Stiles Street
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Turn left onto Raritan Road
3 mi · 6 min · Raritan Road
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Continue on Oak Ridge Road
1286 ft · 28 sec · Oak Ridge Road
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Turn right onto Lake Avenue
3170 ft · 1 min · Lake Avenue
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Continue on Martine Avenue
2.7 mi · 5 min · Martine Avenue
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Turn left onto La Grande Avenue
3220 ft · 1 min · La Grande Avenue
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Turn right onto Terrill Road
1057 ft · 34 sec · Terrill Road
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Turn left onto North Avenue
2901 ft · 1 min · North Avenue
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Turn right onto Leland Avenue
1726 ft · 47 sec · Leland Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Leland Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Linden and Plainfield.
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.
Raritan Road
Turn left onto Raritan Road
2.96 mi · 00h 06m
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 Linden and Mostly Sunny near Plainfield.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Linden to Plainfield?
The road trip is about 10.9 miles (17.6 km) and usually takes 00h 22m 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?
Clark is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.5 miles from Linden and 5.5 miles from Plainfield.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 8.6 miles (13.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.3 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 7:44 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.68 one way or $3.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Linden and Mostly Sunny near Plainfield.
Stop Ideas Near Clark
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
West Orange Town Hall
City of Elizabeth
Bloomfield Municipal Building
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Clark.
Metropark station
Newark Liberty International Airport
Pennsylvania Station
New Brunswick station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Linden and Plainfield. Straight-line distance: 8.57 mi (13.8 km).
#1 Linden
A city in Union County, New Jersey.
| Population | 42,076 |
| Coordinates | 40.6220500, -74.2445900 |
| Altitude | 5 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Plainfield
A city in Union County, New Jersey.
| Population | 50,011 |
| Coordinates | 40.6337100, -74.4073700 |
| Altitude | 34 |
| Country | United States |
End: Plainfield (-74.40737, 40.63371)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 18 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 08m |
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 | $4.30 | $1.68 | $3.35 |
| Mid-grade | $4.88 | $1.90 | $3.81 |
| Premium | $5.18 | $2.02 | $4.04 |
| Diesel | $6.32 | $2.46 | $4.93 |
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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