How far is Rossmoor, NJ from Elizabeth, NJ?
The driving distance from Rossmoor, NJ to Elizabeth, NJ is about 33 miles (53.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 26.5 miles (42.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 17m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 38m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Borough in New Jersey, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Rossmoor and Elizabeth.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rossmoor and Elizabeth.
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Start on Old Nassau Road
2454 ft · 2 min · Old Nassau Road
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Turn left onto Rossmoor Drive
599 ft · 31 sec · Rossmoor Drive
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Turn slight right
53 m · 8 sec
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Turn straight onto Rossmoor Drive
68 m · 12 sec · Rossmoor Drive
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Forsgate Drive
2751 ft · 53 sec · Forsgate Drive
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 95, NJTP: New Jersey Turnpike
2099 ft · 51 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 95, NJTP North: New York City
2247 ft · 55 sec
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Keep slight right
2858 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike
24 mi · 28 min · New Jersey Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 278: Elizabeth, Staten Island
1.4 mi · 2 min
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Turn straight onto I 278 West, NJ 439: Elizabeth, Linden
1931 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on NJ 439: Elizabeth
774 ft · 35 sec
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Continue on Bayway
1795 ft · 42 sec · Bayway
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Turn right onto South Broad Street
1732 ft · 52 sec · South Broad Street
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Turn right
1.6 km · 2 min
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Turn right
18 m · 6 sec
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Turn right
117 m · 28 sec
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Turn right
85 m · 22 sec
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Turn right onto East Jersey Street
1535 ft · 50 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 Rossmoor 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.
New Jersey Turnpike
Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike
24 mi · 00h 28m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Rossmoor and Sunny near Elizabeth.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Rossmoor to Elizabeth?
The road trip is about 33 miles (53.1 km) and usually takes 00h 38m 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?
Metuchen is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.2 miles from Rossmoor and 17.8 miles from Elizabeth.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 26.5 miles (42.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.5 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:12 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.70 one way or $9.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Rossmoor and Sunny near Elizabeth.
Stop Ideas Near Metuchen
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Metuchen.
Metropark station
New Brunswick station
Newark Liberty International Airport
Pennsylvania Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Rossmoor and Elizabeth. Straight-line distance: 26.51 mi (42.66 km).
#1 Rossmoor
Rossmoor is a place in New Jersey, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.3365000, -74.4734900 |
| Altitude | 40 |
| 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: 53 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 24m |
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 | $4.06 | $4.70 | $9.41 |
| Mid-grade | $4.69 | $5.44 | $10.88 |
| Premium | $5.00 | $5.80 | $11.59 |
| Diesel | $6.30 | $7.30 | $14.61 |
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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