Origin
Elizabeth, NJ
Late night in Elizabeth on Sunday
Local time
3:36 AM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Elizabeth, NJ to Dunellen, NJ
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
35m
Distance
19.1 mi
31 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 33m
★
6 AM
0h 36m
8 AM
0h 42m
10 AM
0h 38m
12 PM
0h 37m
3 PM
0h 38m
5 PM
0h 41m
8 PM
0h 34m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Elizabeth, NJ
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Dunellen, NJ
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Trip Overview
This short 19.1-mile drive from Elizabeth to Dunellen, New Jersey, is easily manageable within a single day, taking an estimated 35 minutes. The majority of this trip, about 72% highway, utilizes major roads like US 22, Morris Avenue, and Washington Avenue, making it a straightforward transit. With a fuel cost estimated at just $3, it's an economical option for a quick journey. This route is ideal for a spontaneous outing or an easy connection between two points within the Northeast region. Given its brevity and lack of designated stops, it’s a functional drive rather than a destination in itself, perfect for when you just need to get from point A to point B efficiently.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 22 | 13.6 mi | 22m |
| Morris Avenue | 2.3 mi | 4m |
| Washington Avenue | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| Cherry Street | 0.8 mi | 2m |
| East Jersey Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Dunellen Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
US 22
— 13.6 mi, about 22m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Elizabeth, NJ and Dunellen, NJ.
1
Start on this road
34 ft
·
4 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto East Jersey Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
East Jersey Street
3
Turn right onto NJ 27
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Cherry Street
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
4
Turn left onto CR 629
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Morris Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Take the ramp
244 ft
·
10 sec
Use the slight right lane.
6
Turn right
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
Toward JCT US 22, GSP South
7
Turn slight left
437 ft
·
12 sec
8
Merge onto US 22
14 mi
·
22 min
·
US 22
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
9
Take the exit
382 ft
·
11 sec
10
Turn left
102 ft
·
5 sec
11
Turn left onto CR 529
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Washington Avenue
12
Turn right onto Dunellen Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Dunellen Avenue
13
Arrive at destination
Dunellen Avenue
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 105 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 3.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
East Jersey Street
Turn right onto East Jersey Street
Navigation decision point
6
0.5 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
NJ 27 / Cherry Street
Turn right onto NJ 27 / Cherry Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
5
1.3 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
CR 629 / Morris Avenue
Turn left onto CR 629 / Morris Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
3.7 mi into trip
|
~8m in
Turn right toward JCT US 22, GSP South
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward JCT US 22, GSP South
5
3.9 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
US 22
Merge onto US 22
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.17 one way
$6.33 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $3.47 | $6.94 |
| premium | $4.93 | $3.70 | $7.41 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.22 | $8.43 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.7 | 0 | $2.01 | $0.92 |
| Efficient EV | 4.8 | 0 | $1.67 | $0.76 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.6 | 0 | $2.67 | $1.22 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Dunellen, NJ
Late night in Dunellen on Sunday
Local time
3:36 AM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
1 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
35m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a predominantly highway-focused experience on this route, with 72% of the drive taking place on faster-paced roads. Your longest uninterrupted stretch will be 13.6 miles along US 22, offering a consistent pace for a significant portion of the journey. While the profile is largely highway, you'll navigate through New Jersey's urban and suburban landscapes, transitioning between efficient travel and potentially busier local road segments. The road character is geared towards direct travel, minimizing complexity and maximizing forward momentum.
72% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 13.6 mi on US 22.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 22 and Morris Avenue. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near East Jersey Street.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 19.1 miles you will encounter 10 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (East Jersey Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (NJ 27 / Cherry Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.3 miles (CR 629 / Morris Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Elizabeth, NJ and Dunellen, NJ, road signs point toward Jct Us 22 and Gsp South.
Jct Us 22
3.7 mi in
|
~8m
Gsp South
3.7 mi in
|
~8m
About the Cities
Starting in Elizabeth, NJ
Full guide →Elizabeth is the fourth largest city in New Jersey.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 35m. Total distance: 19.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
35m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (72%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 13.6 miles on US 22. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (East Jersey Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (NJ 27 / Cherry Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.3 miles (CR 629 / Morris Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Thomas Edison National Historical Park, Morristown National Historical Park and Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park (4 total within detour distance). See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Dunellen, NJ before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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