How far is Vista Center, NJ from Elizabeth, NJ?
The driving distance from Vista Center, NJ to Elizabeth, NJ is about 52.1 miles (83.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 03m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 35.4 miles (56.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 06m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 03m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Vista Center and Elizabeth.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Vista Center and Elizabeth.
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Start on the route
143 m · 38 sec
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Turn right onto Eltone Road
1.2 km · 3 min · Eltone Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Jackson Mills Road
4.8 mi · 8 min · Jackson Mills Road
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Turn right onto Elton Adelphia Road
823 ft · 16 sec · Elton Adelphia Road
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Turn sharp left onto US Highway 9
18.4 mi · 27 min · US Highway 9
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Take the exit straight toward US 9 North, NJ 35 North: New York
681 ft · 59 sec
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Continue straight
7.4 mi · 11 min
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Continue straight
5.1 mi · 9 min
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Keep slight left to continue on East Edgar Road
1.1 km · 1 min · East Edgar Road
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Continue on Carlton Street
1.5 mi · 2 min · Carlton Street
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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 Vista Center and Elizabeth.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
US Highway 9
Turn sharp left onto US Highway 9
18.4 mi · 00h 27m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Rain leaving Vista Center and Rain near Elizabeth.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Vista Center to Elizabeth?
The road trip is about 52.1 miles (83.8 km) and usually takes 01h 03m 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?
Brownville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.8 miles from Vista Center and 32.2 miles from Elizabeth.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 35.4 miles (56.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:24 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.54 one way or $15.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain around Vista Center and Rain near Elizabeth.
Stop Ideas Near Brownville
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 Brownville.
New Brunswick station
Metropark station
Princeton Junction station
Newark Liberty International Airport
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Vista Center and Elizabeth. Straight-line distance: 35.32 mi (56.85 km).
#1 Vista Center
Vista Center is a place in New Jersey, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.1592800, -74.3179200 |
| Altitude | 39 |
| 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: 84 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 38m |
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 | $4.10 | $7.54 | $15.07 |
| Mid-grade | $4.72 | $8.69 | $17.38 |
| Premium | $5.04 | $9.27 | $18.54 |
| Diesel | $6.33 | $11.65 | $23.31 |
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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