How far is Linden, NJ from Westfield, NJ?

The driving distance from Linden, NJ to Westfield, NJ is about 6.8 miles (11 km), with a travel time of about 00h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 6 miles (9.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 33m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
6.83 mi
00h 16m
Flight
5.97 mi
9.6 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
5.97 mi
Kilometers
9.6 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
6.83 mi
Kilometers
10.99 km
Drive Time
00h 16m

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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 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Westfield
Thu, Oct 15, 2:59 PM EDT
Return by in Linden
Thu, Oct 15, 3:16 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Linden
2026-10-15T14:43
Arrive Westfield
Thu, Oct 15, 2:59 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:17 AM to 7:17 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:56 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Linden
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Winfield
NJ

Census-designated place in Union County, Pennsylvania

From Linden
3.4 mi
00h 08m
To Westfield
3.4 mi
00h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NE
Destination
Westfield Weather
NJ
Live fallback forecast
66°F
Thursday
Using Linden as the closest live forecast in the Union County weather hub.

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Linden and Westfield.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Linden and Westfield.

  1. 1

    Start on West 12th Street

    82 m · 13 sec · West 12th Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Stiles Street

    2 mi · 4 min · South Stiles Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Stiles Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Stiles Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Centennial Avenue

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Centennial Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn left onto South Avenue East

    3250 ft · 1 min · South Avenue East

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Lincoln Avenue West

    729 ft · 26 sec · Lincoln Avenue West

  7. 7

    Turn left onto North Avenue

    1.4 km · 2 min · North Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Chestnut Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Chestnut Street

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East Broad Street

    18 m · 4 sec · East Broad Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto North Chestnut Street

    1406 ft · 53 sec · North Chestnut Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Maple Street

    960 ft · 42 sec · Maple Street

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Maple Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Linden and Westfield.

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
12 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
176.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Stiles Street
1.95 mi · 29%
Centennial Avenue
1.26 mi · 18%
North Avenue
0.9 mi · 13%
Stiles Street
0.76 mi · 11%
Chestnut Street
0.69 mi · 10%
South Avenue East
0.62 mi · 9%
Longest Stretch

South Stiles Street

Turn right onto South Stiles Street

1.95 mi · 00h 04m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 16m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+0.8 mi
6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Winfield
00h 08m from Linden
Leave By
7:56 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Linden and Mostly Sunny near Westfield.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Linden to Westfield?

The road trip is about 6.8 miles (11 km) and usually takes 00h 16m 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?

Winfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 3.4 miles from Linden and 3.4 miles from Westfield.

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

The direct path is about 6 miles (9.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.8 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.03 one way or $2.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Linden and Mostly Sunny near Westfield.

Stop Ideas Near Winfield

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 Winfield and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Park
Scenic stop 13.9 mi away

City Hall Park

Jersey City , NJ
Jersey City, NJ 07302
Rating 4.2/5 88 reviews Park
City of Elizabeth
Meeting point 4.4 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 11.2 mi away

Bloomfield Municipal Building

Bloomfield , NJ
1 Municipal Plaza, Bloomfield, NJ 07003
Rating 4.4/5 17 reviews Municipal hall
City Hall Parking Lot
Scenic stop 14 mi away

City Hall Parking Lot

Jersey City , NJ
280 Grove St, Jersey City, NJ 07302
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews Parking lot

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Metropark station

9 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

11 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

14 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

New Brunswick station

21 mi away
French and Albany Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Linden and Westfield. Straight-line distance: 5.97 mi (9.6 km).

Linden

#1 Linden

A city in Union County, New Jersey.

Population42,076
Coordinates40.6220500, -74.2445900
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
Westfield

#2 Westfield

Town in Union County, New Jersey

Population29,238
Coordinates40.6589900, -74.3473700
Altitude39
CountryUnited States
Start: Linden (-74.24459, 40.62205)
End: Westfield (-74.34737, 40.65899)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 11 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.24 gal
0.91 L · about $1.03
Round trip
$2.06
0.48 gal · 1.82 L
Estimated CO2
2.1 kg one way
Round trip: 4.3 kg / 9 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.30 $1.03 $2.06
Mid-grade $4.88 $1.17 $2.34
Premium $5.18 $1.24 $2.48
Diesel $6.32 $1.52 $3.03

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Linden and Westfield. The current time is 14:43:15.

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.