How far is Roselle, NJ from Elizabeth, NJ?
The driving distance from Roselle, NJ to Elizabeth, NJ is about 3.4 miles (5.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 12m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 2.7 miles (4.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 24m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Borough in Union County, New Jersey
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Roselle and Elizabeth.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Roselle and Elizabeth.
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Start on Walnut Street
2137 ft · 2 min · Walnut Street
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Turn right onto East 3rd Avenue
1 mi · 3 min · East 3rd Avenue
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Continue on Jersey Avenue
1.1 km · 2 min · Jersey Avenue
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Continue on West Jersey Street
1.5 km · 3 min · West Jersey Street
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Turn left
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 Roselle 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.
East 3rd Avenue
Turn right onto East 3rd Avenue
1.05 mi · 00h 03m
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.
Rain Showers leaving Roselle and Rain Showers near Elizabeth.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Roselle to Elizabeth?
The road trip is about 3.4 miles (5.4 km) and usually takes 00h 12m 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?
Roselle Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 1.6 miles from Roselle and 1.8 miles from Elizabeth.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 2.7 miles (4.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.7 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:06 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.49 one way or $0.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
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Stop Ideas Near Roselle Park
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall Parking Lot
The Yard: City Hall Park NYC
CITY HALL LOBBY
Diamond City Hall Photography
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Roselle Park.
Newark Liberty International Airport
Pennsylvania Station
Metropark station
New Brunswick station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Roselle and Elizabeth. Straight-line distance: 2.65 mi (4.26 km).
#1 Roselle
Borough in New Jersey, USA
| Population | 21,689 |
| Coordinates | 40.6522300, -74.2588200 |
| Altitude | 23 |
| 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: 5 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 05m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 04m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 03m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 02m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 02m |
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 | $0.49 | $0.98 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $0.55 | $1.10 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $0.59 | $1.19 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $0.72 | $1.44 |
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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