How far is Westville, NJ from Elizabeth, NJ?

The driving distance from Westville, NJ to Elizabeth, NJ is about 26.2 miles (42.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 13.3 miles (21.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 15m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
26.2 mi
00h 37m
Flight
13.32 mi
21.43 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
13.32 mi
Kilometers
21.43 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
26.2 mi
Kilometers
42.16 km
Drive Time
00h 37m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Elizabeth
Sun, Nov 8, 11:11 AM EST
Return by in Westville
Sun, Nov 8, 11:49 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Westville
2026-11-08T10:33
Arrive Elizabeth
Sun, Nov 8, 11:11 AM EST
Route Timing
00h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:38 AM to 7:38 PM EST

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 EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Westville
10:00 PM EST
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Orange
NJ

Township in Essex County, New Jersey, United States

From Westville
9.9 mi
00h 18m
To Elizabeth
16.3 mi
00h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
45°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 4:00 AM EST
Wind
12 mph W
Destination
63°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 6:00 AM EST
Wind
12 to 15 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Westville and Elizabeth.

  1. 1

    Start on Howland Circle

    76 m · 17 sec · Howland Circle

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Passaic Avenue

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Passaic Avenue

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Eagle Rock Avenue

    1278 ft · 27 sec · Eagle Rock Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Eisenhower Parkway

    1266 ft · 21 sec · Eisenhower Parkway

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 280 East

    1314 ft · 33 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Essex Freeway

    9.9 mi · 13 min · Essex Freeway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward Martin Luther King Boulevard, Broad Street Station, Rutgers University, Essex County College

    729 ft · 21 sec

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard

    82 m · 9 sec · Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard

    43 m · 12 sec · Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Orange Street

    685 ft · 17 sec · Orange Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto University Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · University Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Washington Street

    1390 ft · 34 sec · Washington Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Lincoln Park

    110 m · 9 sec · Lincoln Park

  14. 14

    Continue on Clinton Avenue

    537 ft · 18 sec · Clinton Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Parkhurst Street

    594 ft · 27 sec · Parkhurst Street

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Parkhurst Street

    538 ft · 28 sec · Parkhurst Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Broad Street

    2032 ft · 1 min · Broad Street

  18. 18

    Take the ramp straight toward NJ 21 South

    84 m · 7 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto McCarter Highway

    1.3 km · 2 min · McCarter Highway

  20. 20

    Merge slight left

    1072 ft · 17 sec

  21. 21

    Continue straight

    3.1 mi · 4 min

  22. 22

    Turn right onto East Jersey Street

    1164 ft · 36 sec · East Jersey Street

  23. 23

    Turn right

    11 m · 3 sec

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Westville 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
24 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
91.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Essex Freeway
9.92 mi · 38%
McCarter Highway
4.15 mi · 16%
Passaic Avenue
2.17 mi · 8%
University Avenue
1.17 mi · 4%
Broad Street
0.39 mi · 1%
Washington Street
0.26 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Essex Freeway

Merge slight left onto Essex Freeway

9.92 mi · 00h 13m

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 37m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.9 mi
13.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Orange
00h 18m from Westville
Leave By
7:14 PM EST
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Westville and Sunny near Elizabeth.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Westville to Elizabeth?

The road trip is about 26.2 miles (42.2 km) and usually takes 00h 37m 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?

Orange is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.9 miles from Westville and 16.3 miles from Elizabeth.

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

The direct path is about 13.3 miles (21.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.9 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 7:14 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.75 one way or $7.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Westville and Sunny near Elizabeth.

Stop Ideas Near Orange

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Orange and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Parking Lot
Scenic stop 10.2 mi away

City Hall Parking Lot

Jersey City , NJ
280 Grove St, Jersey City, NJ 07302
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews Parking lot
#Artlook New York City Hall Wedding Photographer
Practical stop 12.3 mi away

#Artlook New York City Hall Wedding Photographer

New York , NY
141 Worth St, New York, NY 10013
Rating 5.0/5 13 reviews Photographer,Photography service,Photography studio,Wedding photographer
City Hall Personnel Office
Meeting point 3.7 mi away

City Hall Personnel Office

Newark , NJ
920 Broad St, Newark, NJ 07102
Rating 5.0/5 5 reviews City government office
Diamond City Hall Photography
Nearby stop 12.3 mi away

Diamond City Hall Photography

New York , NY
141 Worth St, New York, NY 10013
Rating 5.0/5 53 reviews Wedding photographer

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Orange.

RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

7 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

8 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

20 mi away
8th Ave 31st Street / 8th Ave 33rd Street
RAIL

Metropark station

24 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Westville and Elizabeth. Straight-line distance: 13.32 mi (21.43 km).

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#1 Westville

Westville is a place in New Jersey, United States.

Population0
Coordinates40.8445400, -74.2995900
Altitude54
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: Howland Circle (-74.299585, 40.844548)
End: (-74.210651, 40.663974)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 42 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.92 gal
3.5 L · about $3.75
Round trip
$7.50
1.84 gal · 7 L
Estimated CO2
8.2 kg one way
Round trip: 16.4 kg / 36 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.08 $3.75 $7.50
Mid-grade $4.71 $4.33 $8.66
Premium $5.02 $4.62 $9.24
Diesel $6.31 $5.81 $11.62

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 · Nov 07, 2026

There is no time difference between Westville and Elizabeth. The current time is 10:33:49.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.