How far is Park Ridge, NJ from Elizabeth, NJ?
The driving distance from Park Ridge, NJ to Elizabeth, NJ is about 36.3 miles (58.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 27.3 miles (43.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 33m 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 46m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
The most populous city in Passaic County, New Jersey.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Park Ridge and Elizabeth.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Park Ridge and Elizabeth.
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Start on Pascack Road
1.3 mi · 3 min · Pascack Road
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Turn right onto Woodcliff Avenue
1.4 km · 2 min · Woodcliff Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Werimus Road
1.2 km · 1 min · Werimus Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Werimus Road
2586 ft · 54 sec · Werimus Road
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Continue on Van Emburgh Avenue
2541 ft · 57 sec · Van Emburgh Avenue
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Turn left onto Washington Avenue
580 ft · 19 sec · Washington Avenue
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Take the ramp left toward GSP Toll South
1159 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway
1.1 mi · 1 min · Garden State Parkway
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Keep slight left to continue on Garden State Parkway
7.3 mi · 9 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 Park Ridge 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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Park Ridge 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 Park Ridge to Elizabeth?
The road trip is about 36.3 miles (58.4 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?
Passaic is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16 miles from Park Ridge and 20.3 miles from Elizabeth.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 27.3 miles (43.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 9 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 4:56 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.23 one way or $10.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Park Ridge and Mostly Sunny near Elizabeth.
Stop Ideas Near Passaic
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 Passaic.
Pennsylvania Station
Pennsylvania Station
Newark Liberty International Airport
Yonkers station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Park Ridge and Elizabeth. Straight-line distance: 27.3 mi (43.94 km).
#1 Park Ridge
Town
| Population | 8,633 |
| Coordinates | 41.0376000, -74.0407000 |
| Altitude | 50 |
| 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: 58 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 27m |
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 | $5.23 | $10.46 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $5.89 | $11.77 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $6.34 | $12.68 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $7.65 | $15.31 |
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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