How far is Mount Arlington, NJ from Elizabeth, NJ?

The driving distance from Mount Arlington, NJ to Elizabeth, NJ is about 41.3 miles (66.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 28.6 miles (46.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 32m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
41.33 mi
00h 46m
Flight
28.63 mi
46.08 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
28.63 mi
Kilometers
46.08 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
41.33 mi
Kilometers
66.52 km
Drive Time
00h 46m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Elizabeth
Wed, Apr 22, 1:26 AM EDT
Return by in Mount Arlington
Wed, Apr 22, 2:12 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mount Arlington
2026-04-22T00:39
Arrive Elizabeth
Wed, Apr 22, 1:26 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:46 AM to 10:46 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:58 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Mount Arlington
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Monroe
NJ

Township in Gloucester County, New Jersey

From Mount Arlington
19 mi
00h 23m
To Elizabeth
22.3 mi
00h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SE
Destination
64°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Mount Arlington and Elizabeth.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Mount Arlington and Elizabeth.

  1. 1

    Start on Mountainview Avenue

    11 m · 8 sec · Mountainview Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Howard Boulevard

    3.7 mi · 7 min · Howard Boulevard

  3. 3

    Continue on Commerce Boulevard

    2390 ft · 52 sec · Commerce Boulevard

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Main Street

    554 ft · 13 sec · Main Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Route 10 East

    8.7 mi · 11 min · Route 10 East

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    3.5 mi · 4 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit straight toward I 287 South: Morristown, Morristown Airport

    2727 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    1.3 km · 1 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 24 East: Springfield

    1.1 km · 1 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    9.3 mi · 11 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 78 East: Holland Tunnel, New York City, Newark

    1877 ft · 29 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I 78 East Local: Newark

    1220 ft · 17 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight right onto Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

    4.6 mi · 5 min · Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward Hillside, Irvington

    748 ft · 18 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on Hillside

    573 ft · 30 sec

  16. 16

    Continue on Winans Avenue

    1309 ft · 40 sec · Winans Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Liberty Avenue

    2040 ft · 1 min · Liberty Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Hillside Avenue

    1782 ft · 38 sec · Hillside Avenue

  19. 19

    Continue on Hillside Avenue

    2125 ft · 45 sec · Hillside Avenue

  20. 20

    At the end of the road, turn right onto North Broad Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · North Broad Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto North Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · North Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Spring Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Spring Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto East Jersey Street

    1164 ft · 36 sec · East Jersey Street

  24. 24

    Turn right

    11 m · 3 sec

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Mount Arlington and Elizabeth.

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
25 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
60.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Route 10 East
12.3 mi · 30%
NJ 24 East
10 mi · 24%
Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
4.63 mi · 11%
Howard Boulevard
3.69 mi · 9%
I 287 South
1.31 mi · 3%
Spring Street
1.14 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

NJ 24 East

Continue straight

9.29 mi · 00h 11m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 46m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.7 mi
28.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Monroe
00h 23m from Mount Arlington
Leave By
4:58 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Mount Arlington 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 Mount Arlington to Elizabeth?

The road trip is about 41.3 miles (66.5 km) and usually takes 00h 46m 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?

Monroe is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19 miles from Mount Arlington and 22.3 miles from Elizabeth.

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

The direct path is about 28.6 miles (46.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:58 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.97 one way or $11.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Mount Arlington and Chance Rain Showers near Elizabeth.

Stop Ideas Near Monroe

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 Monroe and the surrounding midpoint area.
West Orange Town Hall
Scenic stop 10.7 mi away

West Orange Town Hall

West Orange , NJ
66 Main St, West Orange, NJ 07052
Rating 4.1/5 16 reviews Park
City Hall - City of Newark
Meeting point 14.8 mi away

City Hall - City of Newark

Newark , NJ
920 Broad St, Newark, NJ 07102
Rating 3.9/5 71 reviews City Hall
Bloomfield Municipal Building
Nearby stop 12.9 mi away

Bloomfield Municipal Building

Bloomfield , NJ
1 Municipal Plaza, Bloomfield, NJ 07003
Rating 4.4/5 17 reviews Municipal hall

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

24 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

25 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

Metropark station

29 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

New Brunswick station

35 mi away
French and Albany Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mount Arlington and Elizabeth. Straight-line distance: 28.63 mi (46.08 km).

Mount Arlington

#1 Mount Arlington

Borough in New Jersey, United States

Population5,826
Coordinates40.9259300, -74.6348800
Altitude309
CountryUnited States
Elizabeth

#2 Elizabeth

The second most populous city in Union County, New Jersey.

Population128,382
Coordinates40.6639900, -74.2107000
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: Howard Boulevard (-74.634979, 40.925902)
End: (-74.210651, 40.663974)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 67 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.46 gal
5.52 L · about $5.97
Round trip
$11.93
2.92 gal · 11.04 L
Estimated CO2
13 kg one way
Round trip: 26 kg / 57 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $5.97 $11.93
Mid-grade $4.60 $6.71 $13.43
Premium $4.95 $7.23 $14.47
Diesel $5.98 $8.73 $17.46

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 · Apr 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Mount Arlington and Elizabeth. The current time is 00:39:46.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.