How far is Oradell, NJ from Elizabeth, NJ?

The driving distance from Oradell, NJ to Elizabeth, NJ is about 30.9 miles (49.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 22.3 miles (35.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 25m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
30.93 mi
00h 42m
Flight
22.3 mi
35.89 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
22.3 mi
Kilometers
35.89 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
30.93 mi
Kilometers
49.78 km
Drive Time
00h 42m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Elizabeth
Sat, Apr 18, 12:08 PM EDT
Return by in Oradell
Sat, Apr 18, 12:50 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Oradell
2026-04-18T11:25
Arrive Elizabeth
Sat, Apr 18, 12:08 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:43 AM to 7:43 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:04 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Oradell
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Rutherford
NJ

Borough in New Jersey, United States

From Oradell
13.7 mi
00h 21m
To Elizabeth
17.2 mi
00h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph E
Destination
69°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Oradell and Elizabeth.

  1. 1

    Start on Lotus Avenue

    61 m · 11 sec · Lotus Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Seminole Street

    1161 ft · 53 sec · Seminole Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Oradell Avenue

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Oradell Avenue

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right toward GSP Toll South: Commuter Parking

    101 m · 14 sec

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    744 ft · 28 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on From Road, Parkway South

    770 ft · 17 sec

  7. 7

    Turn straight onto From Road

    559 ft · 12 sec · From Road

  8. 8

    Take the ramp straight toward GSP South

    1908 ft · 51 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

    5.3 mi · 7 min · Garden State Parkway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 46 West: Garfield

    1654 ft · 57 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left

    14.3 mi · 20 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    1072 ft · 17 sec

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    3.1 mi · 4 min

  15. 15

    Turn right onto East Jersey Street

    1164 ft · 36 sec · East Jersey Street

  16. 16

    Turn right

    11 m · 3 sec

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Oradell 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
17 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
55 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 46 West
19.1 mi · 62%
Garden State Parkway
5.28 mi · 17%
Oradell Avenue
1.66 mi · 5%
GSP South
0.36 mi · 1%
From Road
0.25 mi · 1%
East Jersey Street
0.22 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 42m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.6 mi
22.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rutherford
00h 21m from Oradell
Leave By
7:04 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Oradell and Partly Sunny near Elizabeth.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Oradell to Elizabeth?

The road trip is about 30.9 miles (49.8 km) and usually takes 00h 42m 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?

Rutherford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.7 miles from Oradell and 17.2 miles from Elizabeth.

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

The direct path is about 22.3 miles (35.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.6 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 7:04 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.45 one way or $8.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Oradell and Partly Sunny near Elizabeth.

Stop Ideas Near Rutherford

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 Rutherford and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Parking Lot
Scenic stop 9.1 mi away

City Hall Parking Lot

Jersey City , NJ
280 Grove St, Jersey City, NJ 07302
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews Parking lot
#Artlook New York City Hall Wedding Photographer
Practical stop 10.4 mi away

#Artlook New York City Hall Wedding Photographer

New York , NY
141 Worth St, New York, NY 10013
Rating 5.0/5 13 reviews Photographer,Photography service,Photography studio,Wedding photographer
City Hall Personnel Office
Meeting point 7.5 mi away

City Hall Personnel Office

Newark , NJ
920 Broad St, Newark, NJ 07102
Rating 5.0/5 5 reviews City government office
Diamond City Hall Photography
Nearby stop 10.4 mi away

Diamond City Hall Photography

New York , NY
141 Worth St, New York, NY 10013
Rating 5.0/5 53 reviews Wedding photographer

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

11 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

13 mi away
8th Ave 31st Street / 8th Ave 33rd Street
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

15 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Yonkers station

21 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Oradell and Elizabeth. Straight-line distance: 22.3 mi (35.89 km).

Oradell

#1 Oradell

Town/borough in New Jersey, USA

Population8,094
Coordinates40.9587100, -74.0368100
Altitude27
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: Lotus Avenue (-74.036695, 40.95895)
End: (-74.210651, 40.663974)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 50 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.09 gal
4.13 L · about $4.45
Round trip
$8.91
2.18 gal · 8.26 L
Estimated CO2
9.7 kg one way
Round trip: 19.4 kg / 43 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $4.45 $8.91
Mid-grade $4.60 $5.01 $10.03
Premium $4.95 $5.40 $10.80
Diesel $5.98 $6.52 $13.04

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Oradell and Elizabeth. The current time is 11:25:48.

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.