How far is Montclair, NJ from Elizabeth, NJ?
The driving distance from Montclair, NJ to Elizabeth, NJ is about 19.9 miles (32.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 11.2 miles (18 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 01m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 30m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The most populous city in Essex County, New Jersey.
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 Montclair and Elizabeth.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Montclair and Elizabeth.
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Start on Park Street
1745 ft · 50 sec · Park Street
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Turn right onto Watchung Avenue
1.6 mi · 3 min · Watchung Avenue
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Take the ramp right toward GSP Toll South
1092 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway
7.1 mi · 10 min · Garden State Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward Irvington
767 ft · 19 sec
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Turn straight onto Western Parkway
156 m · 12 sec · Western Parkway
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Continue on Washington Avenue
1705 ft · 38 sec · Washington Avenue
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Continue on Ball Street
2273 ft · 53 sec · Ball Street
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Turn left onto Lyons Avenue
1636 ft · 37 sec · Lyons Avenue
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Turn right onto Grove Street
533 ft · 13 sec · Grove Street
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Continue on Coit Street
2910 ft · 1 min · Coit Street
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Continue on Chestnut Avenue
2036 ft · 43 sec · Chestnut Avenue
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Turn left onto Hillside Avenue
1 km · 1 min · Hillside Avenue
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Continue on Hillside Avenue
2125 ft · 45 sec · Hillside Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto North Broad Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · North Broad Street
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Turn left onto North Avenue
1.5 km · 2 min · North Avenue
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Turn right onto Spring Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Spring Street
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Turn right onto East Jersey Street
1164 ft · 36 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 Montclair 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.
Garden State Parkway
Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway
7.05 mi · 00h 10m
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.
Sunny leaving Montclair and Mostly Sunny near Elizabeth.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Montclair to Elizabeth?
The road trip is about 19.9 miles (32.1 km) and usually takes 00h 30m 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?
East Orange is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8 miles from Montclair and 11.9 miles from Elizabeth.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 11.2 miles (18 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.7 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 7:28 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.86 one way or $5.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Montclair and Mostly Sunny near Elizabeth.
Stop Ideas Near East Orange
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to East Orange.
Pennsylvania Station
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Montclair and Elizabeth. Straight-line distance: 11.19 mi (18.01 km).
#1 Montclair
Township in Essex County, New Jersey, United States
| Population | 38,509 |
| Coordinates | 40.8259300, -74.2090300 |
| Altitude | 93 |
| 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: 32 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 14m |
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 | $4.09 | $2.86 | $5.72 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $3.22 | $6.44 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $3.47 | $6.94 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $4.19 | $8.37 |
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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