Origin
Strathmore, NJ
Late night in Strathmore on Tuesday
Local time
5:47 AM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Strathmore, 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
38m
Distance
23.5 mi
38 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 35m
★
6 AM
0h 38m
8 AM
0h 45m
10 AM
0h 41m
12 PM
0h 40m
3 PM
0h 41m
5 PM
0h 45m
8 PM
0h 36m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Strathmore, NJ
Alexa V. Mato
Elizabeth, NJ
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
Strathmore to Elizabeth is 23.5 miles and takes about 38m via NJ 35 and US 9, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a relatively short drive that keeps you within the Northeast region, specifically within New Jersey for the entire trip. Given its highway-focused profile and manageable duration, this route is ideal for a single-day journey. You'll be covering a little over 23 miles, making it a convenient option if you're looking for a quick transfer between locations within the Garden State. Consider this an efficient way to get from point A to point B without a significant time commitment.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| NJ 35 | 9.9 mi | 14m |
| US 9 | 8.3 mi | 13m |
| Carlton Street | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Lloyd Road | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| East Edgar Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Broadway | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Idolstone Lane | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| East Jersey Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
NJ 35
— 9.9 mi, about 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Strathmore, NJ and Elizabeth, NJ.
1
Start on Idlebrook Lane
385 ft
·
18 sec
·
Idlebrook Lane
2
Turn right onto Idolstone Lane
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Idolstone Lane
3
At end of road, turn left onto Ivy Hill Drive
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
·
Ivy Hill Drive
4
Turn right onto CR 3
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Lloyd Road
5
Continue on CR 3
0.3 mi
·
26 sec
·
Broadway
6
Turn left onto CR 3
365 ft
·
8 sec
·
Nappi Place
7
Continue on CR 516
0.2 mi
·
13 sec
·
Broadway
8
Continue on Broadway
341 ft
·
9 sec
·
Broadway
9
Take the ramp
183 ft
·
5 sec
10
Merge onto NJ 35
9.9 mi
·
14 min
·
NJ 35
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Continue on US 9
8.3 mi
·
13 min
·
US 9
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Keep slight left at fork onto US 1; US 9
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
East Edgar Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Continue on US 1; US 9
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Carlton Street
14
Turn right
60 ft
·
6 sec
15
Turn right
383 ft
·
28 sec
16
Turn right
278 ft
·
22 sec
17
Turn right onto East Jersey Street
0.3 mi
·
50 sec
·
East Jersey Street
18
Turn right
34 ft
·
2 sec
19
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 125 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 23.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Idolstone Lane
Turn right onto Idolstone Lane
Navigation decision point
6
0.4 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Ivy Hill Drive
At end of road, turn left onto Ivy Hill Drive
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
5
2.6 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
NJ 35
Merge onto NJ 35
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
20.8 mi into trip
|
~33m in
|
US 1; US 9 / East Edgar Road
Keep slight left at fork onto US 1; US 9 / East Edgar Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
23.2 mi into trip
|
~37m in
|
East Jersey Street
Turn right onto East Jersey Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.90 one way
$7.79 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $4.27 | $8.53 |
| premium | $4.93 | $4.56 | $9.12 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.19 | $10.38 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.1 | 0 | $2.47 | $1.13 |
| Efficient EV | 5.9 | 0 | $2.06 | $0.94 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.4 | 0 | $3.29 | $1.50 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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
5:47 AM
EDT
Current temp
90°F
Partly Sunny
SW 10 mph
3% chance
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
44 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
38m 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 route is predominantly a highway-focused drive, with 77% of it on high-speed roads. You'll experience longer stretches on main arteries like NJ 35, including one continuous segment of 9.9 miles. The drive will likely feel direct and efficient, typical of routes that prioritize getting you to your destination quickly. While the primary roads are highways, expect some transitions as you navigate through different sections. The focus is clearly on covering distance rather than a leisurely cruise, so anticipate a steady pace for most of the 38-minute travel time.
77% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 9.9 mi on NJ 35.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on NJ 35 and US 9. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Idolstone Lane.
Driving Effort
6/10
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 23.5 miles you will encounter 12 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: at 0.1 miles (Idolstone Lane): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (Ivy Hill Drive): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 2.6 miles (NJ 35): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
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 38m. Total distance: 23.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
38m 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 9.9 miles on NJ 35. 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 0.1 miles (Idolstone Lane): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (Ivy Hill Drive): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 2.6 miles (NJ 35): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Thomas Edison National Historical Park, Gateway National Recreation Area 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 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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