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Trip from Elizabeth, NJ to Oradell, NJ

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

39m

Distance

27.1 mi

44 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$4

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 10 min
4 AM
0h 36m ★
6 AM
0h 39m
8 AM
0h 46m
10 AM
0h 42m
12 PM
0h 41m
3 PM
0h 42m
5 PM
0h 46m
8 PM
0h 37m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Elizabeth, NJ, NJ

Elizabeth, NJ

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Downtown Oradell, NJ, NJ

Oradell, NJ

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Trip Overview

Elizabeth, NJ to Oradell, NJ is 27.1 miles and takes about 39m via NJ 21 and Garden State Parkway, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a short, straightforward trip connecting two points within the Northeast region, specifically within New Jersey. Given its brief duration and highway-focused profile, this route is ideal for a quick transit or a segment of a larger journey. You won't need to worry about overnight stays, and the minimal fuel cost makes it an economical option. It’s a practical choice for getting from point A to point B efficiently.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
NJ 21 14.7 mi 20m
Garden State Parkway 5.6 mi 7m
US 1 2.1 mi 3m
Oradell Avenue 1.5 mi 2m
Spring Street 1.1 mi 1m
US 46 0.9 mi <1m
East Jersey Street 0.2 mi <1m
Seminole Street 0.2 mi <1m
Longest stretch: NJ 21 — 14.7 mi, about 20m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Elizabeth, NJ and Oradell, NJ.

1

Start on this road

34 ft · 7 sec · this road
2

Turn left onto East Jersey Street

0.2 mi · 36 sec · East Jersey Street
3

Turn left onto US 1; US 9

1.1 mi · 1 min · Spring Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
4

Keep slight right at fork onto US 1; US 9

2.1 mi · 3 min · US 1; US 9
Use the straight lane.
5

Keep slight left at fork onto NJ 21

15 mi · 20 min · NJ 21
Toward NJ 21, US 22: Newark, Downtown Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
6

Merge onto US 46

0.2 mi · 15 sec · US 46
7

Keep slight right at fork onto US 46

0.6 mi · 40 sec · US 46
Toward US 46 East: Elmwood Park Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 38 sec
Toward GSP North: Garden State Parkway
9

Merge onto GSP

5.6 mi · 7 min · Garden State Parkway
Use the straight lane.
10

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 36 sec
Exit 165A-B Toward Ridgewood, Oradell Use the slight right lane.
11

Keep slight right at fork

0.2 mi · 25 sec
Exit 165A Toward Oradell Use the slight right lane.
12

Turn right onto CR 80

1.5 mi · 2 min · Oradell Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
13

Turn left onto Seminole Street

0.2 mi · 56 sec · Seminole Street
14

Turn left onto Lotus Avenue

201 ft · 8 sec · Lotus Avenue
15

Arrive at destination

Lotus Avenue

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 13

5 decision points cluster between mile 1.3 and 25.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

6
1.3 mi into trip | ~2m in | US 1; US 9

Keep slight right at fork onto US 1; US 9

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.
8
3.5 mi into trip | ~5m in | NJ 21

Keep slight left at fork onto NJ 21 toward NJ 21, US 22: Newark, Downtown

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Toward NJ 21, US 22: Newark, Downtown
7
18.4 mi into trip | ~25m in | US 46

Keep slight right at fork onto US 46 toward US 46 East: Elmwood Park

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward US 46 East: Elmwood Park
8
25 mi into trip | ~34m in

Take the exit toward Ridgewood, Oradell

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 165A-B Toward Ridgewood, Oradell
9
25.2 mi into trip | ~35m in

Keep slight right at fork toward Oradell

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit 165A Toward Oradell

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$4.49 one way

$8.99 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 10 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $4.92 $9.84
premium $4.93 $5.26 $10.51
diesel $5.61 $5.98 $11.97

Estimated Tolls: $0.34

Garden State Parkway (5.6 mi) $0.34

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$4

Tolls

$0

Total

$5

Estimated CO2 emission: 9.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 8.1 0 $2.85 $1.30
Efficient EV 6.8 0 $2.37 $1.08
EV Truck/SUV 10.8 0 $3.79 $1.73

Gas CO2

9 kg

EV CO2

3 kg (67% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 19, 2026

Origin

Elizabeth, NJ

Morning in Elizabeth on Tuesday

Local time

8:43 AM

EDT

Current temp

54°F

Rain Showers

NW 17 to 21 mph 88% chance Live forecast

Freeze Warning

Freeze Warning issued April 19 at 2:18PM EDT until April 21 at 9:00AM EDT by NWS Upton NY

Freeze Warning

Freeze Warning issued April 19 at 2:18PM EDT until April 21 at 9:00AM EDT by NWS Upton NY

Destination

Oradell, NJ

Morning in Oradell on Tuesday

Local time

8:43 AM

EDT

Current temp

48°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

6 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

39m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

What kind of drive is this?

This drive is heavily weighted towards highway travel, with 86% of the journey on high-speed roads. You'll experience a highway-focused profile for most of the 27.1 miles. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 14.7 miles on NJ 21, offering a sustained period of consistent driving. While primarily on major arteries like NJ 21 and the Garden State Parkway, expect typical highway conditions with multiple lanes and moderate traffic flow. The transition between these main roads is generally smooth, keeping the drive consistent.

86% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 14.7 mi on NJ 21.

How Hard Is This Drive?

10/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on NJ 21 and Garden State Parkway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.3 miles in near US 1; US 9.

Driving Effort 10/10

Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a short but busy drive. With 13 decision points packed into just 27.1 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 39m.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 1.3 miles (US 1; US 9): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 3.5 miles (NJ 21): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 18.4 miles (US 46): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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.

Between Elizabeth, NJ and Oradell, NJ, road signs point toward Downtown and Ridgewood.

Downtown

3.5 mi in | ~5m | via NJ 21

Ridgewood

25 mi in | ~34m

About the Cities

Starting in Elizabeth, NJ

Full guide →

Founded 1665

Elizabeth is the fourth largest city in New Jersey.

Top landmarks

  • • Newark Liberty International Airport — international airport in Newark, New Jersey
  • • Elizabeth station — historic former railroad station in Elizabeth, New Jersey
  • • Belcher–Ogden Mansion; Benjamin Price House; and Price–Brittan House Historic District — historic district in Elizabeth, New Jersey, United States

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 39m. Total distance: 27.1 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

39m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (86%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 14.7 miles on NJ 21. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $0.34 in tolls one way, starting with Garden State Parkway. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.

Yes — we found about 4 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.

It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Oradell, NJ before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.

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: at 1.3 miles (US 1; US 9): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 3.5 miles (NJ 21): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 18.4 miles (US 46): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Yes — Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park, Thomas Edison National Historical Park and Gateway National Recreation Area (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 Oradell, 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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