How far is Rochelle Park, NJ from Elizabeth, NJ?

The driving distance from Rochelle Park, NJ to Elizabeth, NJ is about 24.9 miles (40.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 18.3 miles (29.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 05m 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
24.95 mi
00h 32m
Flight
18.25 mi
29.37 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
18.25 mi
Kilometers
29.37 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
24.95 mi
Kilometers
40.15 km
Drive Time
00h 32m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Elizabeth
Sat, Apr 18, 4:22 PM EDT
Return by in Rochelle Park
Sat, Apr 18, 4:54 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Rochelle Park
2026-04-18T15:49
Arrive Elizabeth
Sat, Apr 18, 4:22 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:33 AM to 7:33 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:24 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Rochelle Park
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
Belleville
NJ

Township in New Jersey

From Rochelle Park
11 mi
00h 16m
To Elizabeth
13.9 mi
00h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 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 Rochelle Park and Elizabeth.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Rochelle Park and Elizabeth.

  1. 1

    Start on Oldis Street

    1232 ft · 1 min · Oldis Street

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right

    6.9 mi · 8 min

  3. 3

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 3 West: Newark

    1298 ft · 32 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    1.4 km · 58 sec

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 21: Paterson, Newark

    2212 ft · 54 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on NJ 21 North, NJ 21 South

    590 ft · 14 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on NJ 21 South: Newark

    1313 ft · 32 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    9.4 mi · 15 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    1072 ft · 17 sec

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    3.1 mi · 4 min

  11. 11

    Turn right onto East Jersey Street

    1164 ft · 36 sec · East Jersey Street

  12. 12

    Turn right

    11 m · 3 sec

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Rochelle Park 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
13 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
52.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
NJ 21 South
12.9 mi · 52%
NJ 3 West
1.14 mi · 5%
NJ 21
0.42 mi · 2%
Oldis Street
0.23 mi · 1%
East Jersey Street
0.22 mi · 1%
NJ 21 North
0.11 mi
Longest Stretch

NJ 21 South

Merge slight left

9.35 mi · 00h 15m

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 32m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.6 mi
18.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Belleville
00h 16m from Rochelle Park
Leave By
7:24 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Rochelle Park 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 Rochelle Park to Elizabeth?

The road trip is about 24.9 miles (40.1 km) and usually takes 00h 32m 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?

Belleville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11 miles from Rochelle Park and 13.9 miles from Elizabeth.

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

The direct path is about 18.3 miles (29.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.6 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 7:24 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.60 one way or $7.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Belleville

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 Belleville and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Parking Lot
Scenic stop 7.8 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 9.4 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 5.2 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 9.4 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 Belleville.

RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

7 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

10 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

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

Yonkers station

26 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Rochelle Park and Elizabeth. Straight-line distance: 18.25 mi (29.37 km).

Rochelle Park

#1 Rochelle Park

Township in Bergen County, New Jersey, United States of America

Population5,540
Coordinates40.9073200, -74.0751400
Altitude17
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: Oldis Street (-74.075258, 40.907206)
End: (-74.210651, 40.663974)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 40 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.88 gal
3.33 L · about $3.60
Round trip
$7.19
1.76 gal · 6.66 L
Estimated CO2
7.8 kg one way
Round trip: 15.6 kg / 34 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $3.60 $7.19
Mid-grade $4.60 $4.05 $8.09
Premium $4.95 $4.36 $8.72
Diesel $5.98 $5.26 $10.52

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 Rochelle Park and Elizabeth. The current time is 15:49:33.

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.