How far is Victory Gardens, NJ from Elizabeth, NJ?

The driving distance from Victory Gardens, NJ to Elizabeth, NJ is about 30.2 miles (48.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 22.7 miles (36.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 16m 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
30.17 mi
00h 38m
Flight
22.71 mi
36.55 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
22.71 mi
Kilometers
36.55 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
30.17 mi
Kilometers
48.56 km
Drive Time
00h 38m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Elizabeth
Wed, Apr 22, 6:06 AM EDT
Return by in Victory Gardens
Wed, Apr 22, 6:44 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Victory Gardens
2026-04-22T05:27
Arrive Elizabeth
Wed, Apr 22, 6:06 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:38 AM to 7:38 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:14 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Victory Gardens
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Chatham
NJ

Borough in Morris County, New Jersey

From Victory Gardens
14 mi
00h 19m
To Elizabeth
16.2 mi
00h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SW
Destination
64°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Victory Gardens and Elizabeth.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Victory Gardens and Elizabeth.

  1. 1

    Start on Garfield Avenue

    48 m · 13 sec · Garfield Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Washington Avenue

    623 ft · 29 sec · Washington Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Washington Place

    59 m · 13 sec · Washington Place

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Franklin Road

    626 ft · 19 sec · Franklin Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto South Salem Street

    757 ft · 21 sec · South Salem Street

  6. 6

    Continue on S. Salem Street

    553 ft · 16 sec · S. Salem Street

  7. 7

    Take the ramp right

    29 m · 3 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    1371 ft · 38 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Route 10 East

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Route 10 East

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    3.5 mi · 4 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit straight toward I 287 South: Morristown, Morristown Airport

    2727 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    1.3 km · 1 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 24 East: Springfield

    1.1 km · 1 min

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    9.3 mi · 11 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on I 78 East: Holland Tunnel, New York City, Newark

    1877 ft · 29 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on I 78 East Local: Newark

    1220 ft · 17 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight right onto Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

    4.6 mi · 5 min · Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward Hillside, Irvington

    748 ft · 18 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on Hillside

    573 ft · 30 sec

  20. 20

    Continue on Winans Avenue

    1309 ft · 40 sec · Winans Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Liberty Avenue

    2040 ft · 1 min · Liberty Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Hillside Avenue

    1782 ft · 38 sec · Hillside Avenue

  23. 23

    Continue on Hillside Avenue

    2125 ft · 47 sec · Hillside Avenue

  24. 24

    At the end of the road, turn right onto North Broad Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · North Broad Street

  25. 25

    Turn left onto North Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · North Avenue

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Spring Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Spring Street

  27. 27

    Turn right onto East Jersey Street

    1164 ft · 36 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 Victory Gardens 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
29 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
96 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
NJ 24 East
10 mi · 33%
Route 10 East
5.57 mi · 18%
Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
4.63 mi · 15%
I 287 South
1.31 mi · 4%
Spring Street
1.14 mi · 4%
North Broad Street
1.08 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

NJ 24 East

Continue straight

9.29 mi · 00h 11m

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 38m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.5 mi
22.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Chatham
00h 19m from Victory Gardens
Leave By
7:14 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Victory Gardens and Chance Rain Showers near Elizabeth.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Victory Gardens to Elizabeth?

The road trip is about 30.2 miles (48.6 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?

Chatham is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14 miles from Victory Gardens and 16.2 miles from Elizabeth.

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

The direct path is about 22.7 miles (36.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.5 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:14 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.33 one way or $8.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Victory Gardens and Chance Rain Showers near Elizabeth.

Stop Ideas Near Chatham

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Chatham, 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 Chatham.

RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

17 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

18 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

Metropark station

20 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

New Brunswick station

28 mi away
French and Albany Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Victory Gardens and Elizabeth. Straight-line distance: 22.71 mi (36.55 km).

Victory Gardens

#1 Victory Gardens

Borough in New Jersey, United States

Population1,462
Coordinates40.8759300, -74.5423800
Altitude191
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: Garfield Avenue (-74.542434, 40.875935)
End: (-74.210651, 40.663974)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 49 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.06 gal
4.03 L · about $4.33
Round trip
$8.66
2.12 gal · 8.06 L
Estimated CO2
9.4 kg one way
Round trip: 18.8 kg / 41 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $4.33 $8.66
Mid-grade $4.60 $4.87 $9.75
Premium $4.95 $5.25 $10.50
Diesel $5.98 $6.34 $12.68

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 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Victory Gardens and Elizabeth. The current time is 05:27:45.

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.