How far is Montvale, NJ from Elizabeth, NJ?
The driving distance from Montvale, NJ to Elizabeth, NJ is about 38.7 miles (62.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 51m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 28.2 miles (45.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 42m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 51m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Bergen County, New Jersey
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Montvale and Elizabeth.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Montvale and Elizabeth.
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Start on Penn Avenue
111 m · 16 sec · Penn Avenue
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Continue on Myrtle Street
129 m · 19 sec · Myrtle Street
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Continue on Hillcrest Avenue
1645 ft · 1 min · Hillcrest Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Grand Avenue East
1754 ft · 53 sec · Grand Avenue East
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Turn left onto Park Street
152 m · 8 sec · Park Street
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Turn straight onto South Kinderkamack Road
3.3 mi · 5 min · South Kinderkamack Road
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Turn right onto Westwood Avenue
1424 ft · 34 sec · Westwood Avenue
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Turn left onto 3rd Avenue
1.1 km · 1 min · 3rd Avenue
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Continue on 4th Avenue
3008 ft · 1 min · 4th Avenue
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Continue on 4th Avenue
904 ft · 19 sec · 4th Avenue
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Continue on Forest Avenue
1.6 km · 2 min · Forest Avenue
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Turn right onto Oradell Avenue
1.5 km · 2 min · Oradell Avenue
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Take the ramp right toward GSP Toll South: Commuter Parking
101 m · 14 sec
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Continue straight
744 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on From Road, Parkway South
770 ft · 17 sec
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Turn straight onto From Road
559 ft · 12 sec · From Road
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Take the ramp straight toward GSP South
1908 ft · 51 sec
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Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway
5.3 mi · 7 min · Garden State Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 46 West: Garfield
1654 ft · 57 sec
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Merge slight left
1.1 mi · 1 min
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Keep slight left
14.3 mi · 20 min
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Merge slight left
1072 ft · 17 sec
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Continue straight
3.1 mi · 4 min
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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 Montvale and Elizabeth.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
US 46 West
Keep slight left
14.3 mi · 00h 20m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Montvale and Chance Rain Showers near Elizabeth.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Montvale to Elizabeth?
The road trip is about 38.7 miles (62.3 km) and usually takes 00h 51m 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?
Garfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.7 miles from Montvale and 22.1 miles from Elizabeth.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 28.2 miles (45.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.5 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 4:48 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.60 one way or $11.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Montvale and Chance Rain Showers near Elizabeth.
Stop Ideas Near Garfield
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 Garfield.
Pennsylvania Station
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Newark Liberty International Airport
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Montvale and Elizabeth. Straight-line distance: 28.21 mi (45.4 km).
#1 Montvale
Borough in New Jersey, United States
| Population | 8,580 |
| Coordinates | 41.0467600, -74.0229200 |
| Altitude | 96 |
| 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: 62 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 28m |
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 | $5.60 | $11.20 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $6.30 | $12.60 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $6.79 | $13.57 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $8.19 | $16.39 |
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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