Trip from Elizabeth, NJ to Paramus, NJ

Drive Time

42m

Distance

26 mi

42 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 10 min

4 AM

0h 39m ★

6 AM

0h 42m

8 AM

0h 49m

10 AM

0h 45m

12 PM

0h 44m

3 PM

0h 45m

5 PM

0h 49m

8 PM

0h 40m

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

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Elizabeth, NJ

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Paramus, NJ

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Trip Overview

The drive from Elizabeth, NJ to Paramus, NJ covers 26 miles and takes about 42m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on East Jersey Street, Spring Street, US 22 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.30 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

0 planned breaks

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

13 miles from Elizabeth, NJ

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 21m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 42m drive with frequent turns across 26 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

East Jersey Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.

Route Complexity 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

The drive from Elizabeth, NJ to Paramus, NJ is easy. At 42m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Elizabeth, NJ to Paramus, NJ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
East Jersey Street	Unavailable	Refreshing
Spring Street	Unavailable	Refreshing
US 22	Unavailable	Refreshing
US 46 East	Unavailable	Refreshing
GSP North	Unavailable	Refreshing
Garden State Parkway	Unavailable	Refreshing
NJ 17 North	Unavailable	Refreshing
Glen Rock	Unavailable	Refreshing

Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.

Longest stretch: East Jersey Street — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on the route

36 ft · 8 sec · the route

Turn left onto East Jersey Street

0.2 mi · 36 sec · East Jersey Street

Turn left onto Spring Street

1.1 mi · 1 min · Spring Street

Keep slight right

2.1 mi · 3 min

Keep slight left to continue on NJ 21, US 22: Newark, Downtown

15 mi · 20 min · NJ 21, US 22: Newark, Downtown

Merge slight right

0.2 mi · 15 sec

Keep slight right to continue on US 46 East: Elmwood Park

0.6 mi · 41 sec · US 46 East: Elmwood Park

Take the exit slight right toward GSP North: Garden State Parkway

0.3 mi · 39 sec · GSP North: Garden State Parkway

Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

4.1 mi · 5 min · Garden State Parkway

Take the exit slight right toward NJ 17 North: Mahwah

0.5 mi · 1 min · NJ 17 North: Mahwah

Merge slight left

0.4 mi · 33 sec

Take the exit slight right toward Glen Rock

0.2 mi · 50 sec · Glen Rock

Turn slight right onto East Midland Avenue

0.6 mi · 2 min · East Midland Avenue

Turn left onto Country Club Road

0.3 mi · 1 min · Country Club Road

Continue on Country Club Road

0.2 mi · 50 sec · Country Club Road

Continue on Country Club Road

167 ft · 13 sec · Country Club Road

Turn right

128 ft · 13 sec

Turn right

194 ft · 17 sec

Turn left

0.2 mi · 1 min

Arrive at your destination

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.

The halfway point lands around 13 miles from Elizabeth, NJ, or about 21m into the drive.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 26 miles or 42m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 13 miles or 21m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 35m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Paramus, NJ than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Elizabeth, NJ so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Elizabeth, NJ

This is one driving day of about 26 miles and 42m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Elizabeth, NJ.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 13 mi from Elizabeth, NJ · 21m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

New York City, NY

13 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

Yonkers, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 26 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

New York City, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 13 miles from Elizabeth, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Paramus, NJ

The final approach into Paramus, NJ usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Paramus, NJ.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$4.30 one way

$8.60 round trip

$4.20/gal 25.4 MPG avg 9 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.60	$4.71	$9.42
premium	$4.92	$5.04	$10.08
diesel	$5.64	$5.78	$11.55

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$29–$54

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 9.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

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

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	7.8	$2.73	$1.25
Efficient EV	6.5	$2.28	$1.04
EV Truck/SUV	10.4	$3.64	$1.66

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 data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Elizabeth, NJ

Morning in Elizabeth on Monday

Local time

7:31 AM

EDT

Current temp

61°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Paramus, NJ

Morning in Paramus on Monday

Local time

7:31 AM

EDT

Current temp

61°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

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

Very similar conditions

Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.

Road read

42m 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Elizabeth, NJ to Paramus, NJ covers 26 miles and takes about 42m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are East Jersey Street, Spring Street, US 22. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 13 miles from Elizabeth, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.30 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

The drive from Elizabeth, NJ to Paramus, NJ is easy. At 42m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Elizabeth, NJ to Paramus, NJ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

The route from Elizabeth, NJ to Paramus, NJ does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.