How far is Woodland Park, NJ from Elizabeth, NJ?
The driving distance from Woodland Park, NJ to Elizabeth, NJ is about 23.4 miles (37.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 33m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 15.6 miles (25.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 07m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 33m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Woodland Park and Elizabeth.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Woodland Park and Elizabeth.
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Start on Alexandria Court
110 m · 21 sec · Alexandria Court
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Turn left onto Pershing Place
69 m · 12 sec · Pershing Place
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Continue on Pershing Place
72 m · 10 sec · Pershing Place
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Continue on Weston Place
118 m · 19 sec · Weston Place
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Turn right onto Overmount Avenue
858 ft · 42 sec · Overmount Avenue
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Turn left onto Cliffside Drive
80 m · 12 sec · Cliffside Drive
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Continue on Washington Drive
1810 ft · 1 min · Washington Drive
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Rifle Camp Road
1 km · 2 min · Rifle Camp Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Notch Road
37 m · 3 sec · Notch Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Notch Road
63 m · 10 sec · Notch Road
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Take the ramp left
50 m · 4 sec
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Continue straight
531 ft · 17 sec
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Merge slight left
1 km · 43 sec
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Turn slight left
4.4 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NJ 21 South: Newark
2870 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
9 mi · 14 min
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Merge slight left
1072 ft · 17 sec
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Continue straight
3.1 mi · 4 min
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Turn right onto East Jersey Street
1164 ft · 36 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 Woodland Park 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.
NJ 21 South
Merge slight left
9 mi · 00h 14m
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.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Woodland 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 Woodland Park to Elizabeth?
The road trip is about 23.4 miles (37.7 km) and usually takes 00h 33m 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?
Belleville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.9 miles from Woodland Park and 13.5 miles from Elizabeth.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 15.6 miles (25.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.8 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 7:22 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.39 one way or $6.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Woodland Park and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Elizabeth.
Stop Ideas Near Belleville
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Woodland Park and Elizabeth. Straight-line distance: 15.63 mi (25.15 km).
#1 Woodland Park
Borough in Passaic County, New Jersey, United States
| Population | 12,655 |
| Coordinates | 40.8898200, -74.1948700 |
| Altitude | 107 |
| 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: 38 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 17m |
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 | $4.09 | $3.39 | $6.78 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $3.82 | $7.63 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $4.11 | $8.22 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $4.96 | $9.93 |
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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