How far is Moonachie, NJ from Elizabeth, NJ?
The driving distance from Moonachie, NJ to Elizabeth, NJ is about 18 miles (29 km), with a travel time of about 00h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 15 miles (24.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 56m 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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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 second most populous city in New Jersey and the center of the Jersey City metropolitan area.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Moonachie and Elizabeth.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Moonachie and Elizabeth.
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Start on Molinart Street
57 m · 10 sec · Molinart Street
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Turn right onto East Park Street
74 m · 16 sec · East Park Street
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Turn left onto Moonachie Road
1 km · 1 min · Moonachie Road
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Continue on Washington Avenue
1.5 mi · 3 min · Washington Avenue
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Continue on Larry Doby Highway
1.1 km · 1 min · Larry Doby Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on NJ 3 East: Lincoln Tunnel, New York City
1106 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight right
2.8 mi · 3 min
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Continue on Tonnelle Avenue
2.5 mi · 3 min · Tonnelle Avenue
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Keep slight left to continue on Tonnelle Avenue
564 ft · 9 sec · Tonnelle Avenue
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Take the exit slight right toward US 1-9 South: Newark
1014 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pulaski Skyway
3.3 mi · 5 min · Pulaski Skyway
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Keep slight right to continue on US 1-9 Local South: Wilson Avenue, Port Newark
2.9 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight left toward US 1 South, US 9 South: Newark Liberty International Airport, Main Terminals
1196 ft · 20 sec
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Merge slight left
2.7 mi · 3 min
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Merge slight right onto Spring Street
1 mi · 1 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 Moonachie 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.
Pulaski Skyway
Merge slight left onto Pulaski Skyway
3.28 mi · 00h 05m
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 Moonachie 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 Moonachie to Elizabeth?
The road trip is about 18 miles (29 km) and usually takes 00h 28m 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?
Jersey City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.6 miles from Moonachie and 8.5 miles from Elizabeth.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 15 miles (24.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 7:34 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.62 one way or $5.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Moonachie and Mostly Sunny near Elizabeth.
Stop Ideas Near Jersey City
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 Jersey City.
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Pennsylvania Station
Newark Liberty International Airport
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Moonachie and Elizabeth. Straight-line distance: 15 mi (24.14 km).
#1 Moonachie
Borough in Bergen County, New Jersey
| Population | 2,689 |
| Coordinates | 40.8412100, -74.0451400 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| 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: 29 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 13m |
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 | $2.62 | $5.23 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $2.94 | $5.89 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $3.17 | $6.34 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $3.83 | $7.65 |
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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