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

The driving distance from Seaside Park, NJ to Elizabeth, NJ is about 69.5 miles (111.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 51.4 miles (82.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 31m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
69.52 mi
01h 15m
Flight
51.42 mi
82.75 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
51.42 mi
Kilometers
82.75 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
69.52 mi
Kilometers
111.88 km
Drive Time
01h 15m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Elizabeth
Sun, Apr 19, 2:47 AM EDT
Return by in Seaside Park
Sun, Apr 19, 4:03 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Seaside Park
2026-04-19T01:31
Arrive Elizabeth
Sun, Apr 19, 2:47 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:16 AM to 11:16 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:58 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Seaside Park
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Tinton Falls
NJ

Borough in Monmouth County, New Jersey, United States

From Seaside Park
31.6 mi
00h 37m
To Elizabeth
37.9 mi
00h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Sunday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SW
Destination
66°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 13 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on E Street

    46 m · 9 sec · E Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Southeast Central Avenue

    1.1 km · 2 min · Southeast Central Avenue

  3. 3

    Keep slight right to continue on East Central Avenue

    1189 ft · 46 sec · East Central Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Hamilton Avenue

    1082 ft · 22 sec · Hamilton Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    1433 ft · 25 sec

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    2.2 mi · 3 min

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Fischer Boulevard

    4.1 mi · 6 min · Fischer Boulevard

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Hooper Avenue

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Hooper Avenue

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Brick Boulevard

    1.2 km · 1 min · Brick Boulevard

  10. 10

    Turn slight left

    954 ft · 44 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Beaverson Boulevard

    1.2 km · 1 min · Beaverson Boulevard

  12. 12

    Continue on Shorrock Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Shorrock Street

  13. 13

    Continue on GSP North Toll: Woodbridge

    2654 ft · 37 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on GSP North

    2425 ft · 48 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

    13.4 mi · 16 min · Garden State Parkway

  16. 16

    Keep slight left

    2399 ft · 31 sec

  17. 17

    Continue on Garden State Parkway

    22.4 mi · 27 min · Garden State Parkway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward GSP North, US 9 North, NJ 440: Woodbridge, Staten Island

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Garden State Parkway

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on US 9 North, I 287, NJ 440: Woodbridge, Staten Island

    1284 ft · 25 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on US 9 North: Woodbridge

    1837 ft · 45 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left

    9.2 mi · 15 min

  22. 22

    Keep slight left to continue on East Edgar Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · East Edgar Road

  23. 23

    Continue on Carlton Street

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Carlton Street

  24. 24

    Turn right

    18 m · 6 sec

  25. 25

    Turn right

    117 m · 28 sec

  26. 26

    Turn right

    85 m · 22 sec

  27. 27

    Turn right onto East Jersey Street

    1535 ft · 50 sec · East Jersey Street

  28. 28

    Turn right

    11 m · 3 sec

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Seaside Park and Elizabeth.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
29 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
2 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
41.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Garden State Parkway
36.9 mi · 53%
US 9 North
9.75 mi · 14%
Fischer Boulevard
4.08 mi · 6%
Hamilton Avenue
2.69 mi · 4%
Shorrock Street
1.61 mi · 2%
Carlton Street
1.53 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Garden State Parkway

Continue on Garden State Parkway

22.4 mi · 00h 27m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 15m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.1 mi
51.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Tinton Falls
00h 37m from Seaside Park
Leave By
3:58 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Seaside Park and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Elizabeth.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Seaside Park to Elizabeth?

The road trip is about 69.5 miles (111.9 km) and usually takes 01h 15m 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?

Tinton Falls is a useful midpoint, sitting about 31.6 miles from Seaside Park and 37.9 miles from Elizabeth.

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

The direct path is about 51.4 miles (82.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.1 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 3:58 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.01 one way or $20.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Seaside Park and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Elizabeth.

Stop Ideas Near Tinton Falls

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Tinton Falls, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Tinton Falls.

RAIL

Metropark station

35 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

New Brunswick station

36 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Princeton Junction station

44 mi away
2 Wallace Road
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

45 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Seaside Park and Elizabeth. Straight-line distance: 51.42 mi (82.75 km).

Seaside Park

#1 Seaside Park

Borough in New Jersey, United States

Population1,561
Coordinates39.9267900, -74.0770800
Altitude2
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: E Street (-74.077117, 39.926578)
End: (-74.210651, 40.663974)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 112 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 59m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.45 gal
9.29 L · about $10.01
Round trip
$20.02
4.9 gal · 18.58 L
Estimated CO2
21.8 kg one way
Round trip: 43.5 kg / 96 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $10.01 $20.02
Mid-grade $4.60 $11.27 $22.54
Premium $4.95 $12.14 $24.27
Diesel $5.98 $14.65 $29.30

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Seaside Park and Elizabeth. The current time is 01:31:58.

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.