How far is Middlebush, NJ from Elizabeth, NJ?
The driving distance from Middlebush, NJ to Elizabeth, NJ is about 31.6 miles (50.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 20.3 miles (32.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 22m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 41m.
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
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Borough in New Jersey, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Middlebush and Elizabeth.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Middlebush and Elizabeth.
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Start on Olcott Street
12 m · 8 sec · Olcott Street
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Turn left onto Amwell Road
2967 ft · 59 sec · Amwell Road
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Turn straight
86 m · 13 sec
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Turn slight right onto Cedar Grove Lane
3 mi · 5 min · Cedar Grove Lane
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Easton Avenue
1195 ft · 31 sec · Easton Avenue
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 287 South: Perth Amboy
1885 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left
9.4 mi · 11 min
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Take the exit right toward US 1 North: Newark
1644 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left
3.9 mi · 6 min
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Continue straight
6.3 mi · 11 min
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Keep slight left to continue on East Edgar Road
1.1 km · 1 min · East Edgar Road
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Continue on Carlton Street
1.5 mi · 2 min · Carlton Street
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Turn right
18 m · 6 sec
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Turn right
117 m · 28 sec
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Turn right
85 m · 22 sec
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Turn right onto East Jersey Street
1535 ft · 50 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 Middlebush and Elizabeth.
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.
I 287 South
Merge slight left
9.36 mi · 00h 11m
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.
Partly Cloudy leaving Middlebush and Sunny near Elizabeth.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Middlebush to Elizabeth?
The road trip is about 31.6 miles (50.8 km) and usually takes 00h 41m 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?
Metuchen is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.4 miles from Middlebush and 18.2 miles from Elizabeth.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 20.3 miles (32.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.3 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:08 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.51 one way or $9.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Middlebush and Sunny near Elizabeth.
Stop Ideas Near Metuchen
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 Metuchen.
Metropark station
New Brunswick station
Newark Liberty International Airport
Pennsylvania Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Middlebush and Elizabeth. Straight-line distance: 20.29 mi (32.65 km).
#1 Middlebush
Middlebush is a place in New Jersey, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.4976000, -74.5293200 |
| Altitude | 35 |
| 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: 51 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 23m |
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 | $4.06 | $4.51 | $9.02 |
| Mid-grade | $4.69 | $5.21 | $10.42 |
| Premium | $5.01 | $5.56 | $11.12 |
| Diesel | $6.30 | $7.00 | $13.99 |
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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