Origin
Landing, NJ
Late night in Landing on Tuesday
Local time
4:12 AM
EDT
Current temp
40°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Landing, NJ to Elizabeth, NJ
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
50m
Distance
36.6 mi
59 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 46m
★
6 AM
0h 50m
8 AM
0h 59m
10 AM
0h 53m
12 PM
0h 52m
3 PM
0h 54m
5 PM
0h 58m
8 PM
0h 48m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Landing, NJ
Garrison Gao
Elizabeth, NJ
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
Landing, NJ to Elizabeth, NJ is 36.6 miles and takes about 50 minutes via NJ 24 and Route 10 East, with a fuel budget near $6 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Northeast region, entirely within New Jersey. It's a relatively short drive, making it a straightforward option for a quick journey. You'll primarily be on highways, so expect a focus on getting from point A to point B efficiently. This route is ideal if you're looking for a no-fuss drive between these two New Jersey locations.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| NJ 24 | 9.3 mi | 10m |
| Route 10 East | 9.2 mi | 11m |
| Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway | 4.6 mi | 5m |
| NJ 10 | 3.5 mi | 4m |
| Spring Street | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| North Broad Street | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| North Avenue | 1 mi | 1m |
| US 46 | 0.9 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
NJ 24
— 9.3 mi, about 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Landing, NJ and Elizabeth, NJ.
1
Start on CR 631
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Landing Road
2
Continue on CR 631
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Ledgewood Landing Road
3
Continue on CR 631
0.2 mi
·
12 sec
·
Ledgewood Road
4
Continue on US 46
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
US 46
5
Continue on US 46
213 ft
·
4 sec
·
US 46
Use the left / uturn / straight lanes.
6
Turn straight onto NJ 10
9.2 mi
·
11 min
·
Route 10 East
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Continue on NJ 10
3.5 mi
·
4 min
·
NJ 10
Use the right lane.
8
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 287 South: Morristown, Morristown Airport
9
Merge onto I 287
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
I 287
10
Take the exit
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Exit 37
Toward NJ 24 East: Springfield
Use the slight right lane.
11
Continue on NJ 24
9.3 mi
·
10 min
·
NJ 24
Use the straight lane.
12
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
29 sec
Toward I 78 East: Holland Tunnel, New York City, Newark
13
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
Toward I 78 East Local: Newark
Use the slight right lane.
14
Merge onto I 78
4.6 mi
·
5 min
·
Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
Exit 54
Toward Hillside, Irvington
Use the slight right lane.
16
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi
·
29 sec
Toward Hillside
Use the straight / right lanes.
17
Continue on Winans Avenue
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
·
Winans Avenue
18
Turn right onto Liberty Avenue
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Liberty Avenue
19
Turn left onto CR 628
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
Hillside Avenue
20
Continue on CR 628
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
·
Hillside Avenue
21
At end of road, turn right onto CR 623
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
North Broad Street
22
Turn left onto NJ 439
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
North Avenue
23
Turn right onto Spring Street
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Spring Street
24
Turn right onto East Jersey Street
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
·
East Jersey Street
25
Turn right
34 ft
·
2 sec
26
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
18 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 36.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 18.3 miles from Landing, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 165 decision points cluster between mile 16.4 and 31.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
16.4 mi into trip
|
~21m in
Take the exit toward NJ 24 East: Springfield
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 37
Toward NJ 24 East: Springfield
6
26.4 mi into trip
|
~34m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 78 East: Holland Tunnel, New York City, Newark
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 78 East: Holland Tunnel, New York City...
7
26.7 mi into trip
|
~34m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 78 East Local: Newark
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 78 East Local: Newark
8
31.6 mi into trip
|
~40m in
Take the exit toward Hillside, Irvington
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 54
Toward Hillside, Irvington
8
31.7 mi into trip
|
~40m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Hillside
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Toward Hillside
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.07 one way
$12.14 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $6.65 | $13.29 |
| premium | $4.93 | $7.10 | $14.20 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.08 | $16.16 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11 | 0 | $3.84 | $1.76 |
| Efficient EV | 9.2 | 0 | $3.20 | $1.46 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.6 | 0 | $5.12 | $2.34 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (69% 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
Elizabeth, NJ
Late night in Elizabeth on Tuesday
Local time
4:12 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
45°F
Madison, NJ
18 mi in
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
21 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
50m 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?
This is a highway-focused drive, with 77% of the route utilizing major roadways. You'll experience a significant stretch of 9.3 miles on NJ 24 without interruption, offering a chance to settle into a steady pace. The Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway also contributes to the highway feel. Expect a driving experience that prioritizes speed and directness, characteristic of many interstate journeys. While primarily highway, the transition between roads like Route 10 East and the expressways will keep the navigation engaging.
77% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
26 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 9.3 mi on NJ 24.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on NJ 24 and Route 10 East. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 16.4 miles in.
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 16 decision points packed into just 36.6 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 50m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 16.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 26.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 26.7 miles: 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.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Landing, NJ and Elizabeth, NJ, road signs point toward Morristown Airport, New York City, Newark, Hillside and Irvington.
Morristown Airport
15 mi in
|
~19m
New York City
26.4 mi in
|
~34m
Newark
26.4 mi in
|
~34m
Hillside
31.6 mi in
|
~40m
Irvington
31.6 mi in
|
~40m
About the Cities
Arriving 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 50m. Total distance: 36.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
50m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (77%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 9.3 miles on NJ 24. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 Elizabeth, 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 16.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 26.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 26.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Morristown National Historical Park, Thomas Edison National Historical Park and Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park (5 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 Elizabeth, 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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